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Woman found trapped inside wrecked vehicle on I-70, flown to hospital

Woman found trapped inside wrecked vehicle on I-70, flown to hospital

GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) – State troopers helped rescue a woman who was left trapped inside of her wrecked vehicle overnight on I-70 in Geary County. The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) said in a social media post that one of its troopers was called to help out with a serious rollover crash on I-70 that left…MORE

Infant remains in critical condition after being mauled by pit bull

Infant remains in critical condition after being mauled by pit bull

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Prairie Village Police Department says an infant is in critical condition after being mauled by a dog. PVPD says on Thursday, Children’s Mercy Hospital told them the infant was in critical condition. The responding officers concluded that the incident occurred early in the evening in the 4900 block of West…MORE

Topeka residents targeted with parking violation scam

Topeka residents targeted with parking violation scam

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The City of Topeka is warning residents of an ongoing scam targeting local drivers. Rosie Nichols with the City of Topeka said in a press release that residents have been receiving scam texts claiming they owe $6.99 for parking violations. The scammers send victims a link to pay off the fake violation.…MORE

Diecast show coming to the Capital City

Diecast show coming to the Capital City

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A spring Diecast Show will give the public, collectors and customizers the chance to buy and sell their diecast toys and collectibles in Topeka. The Diecast Show will feature raffles, things to eat from The Burger Bus food truck, activities for kids and door prizes. Kids under 16-years-old will also get a…MORE

Driver seriously injured in three vehicle Topeka crash

Driver seriously injured in three vehicle Topeka crash

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka police responded to a three-vehicle crash at a busy intersection near the downtown area on Monday morning. Rosie Nichols with the City of Topeka told 27 News both the Topeka Police Department and Topeka Fire Department were called around 10 a.m. on March 17 to the intersection of Huntoon and Topeka…MORE

K-State Ag. dean responds to USAID cuts

K-State Ag. dean responds to USAID cuts

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – K-State is now shutting down federally funded research programs after the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) issued stop-work orders earlier this year. K-State has paused Feed the Future Innovation Labs. The project uses funding to research crop resilience and improve global food systems. Evacuations ordered in Wabaunsee County due to fire…MORE

Topeka police ask for community input in new survey

Topeka police ask for community input in new survey

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department (TPD) is asking for community input to help shape the department’s first-ever community policing policy. The TPD opened the survey up to the public on Monday, March 17. The survey asks questions like ‘what does community policing mean to you?’ and ‘what do you think the biggest challenges…MORE

‘Everything is handmade’: New American Kolache restaurant open in Topeka

‘Everything is handmade’: New American Kolache restaurant open in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The owners of a new American Kolache restaurant are inviting locals to swing by their location in west Topeka. 27 News checked in with Russell Clark, owner of the American Kolache franchise, this week about the new location in Topeka at 5938 Southwest 17th Street. He said the business is officially open…MORE

New north Topeka restaurant reveals opening date

New north Topeka restaurant reveals opening date

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A new Topeka restaurant specializing in tasty sandwiches reports it will be opening later this month. 27 News checked back in with the owners of Over the Top Sandwich & Deli, Troy and Marcy Schreiner, this week to find out if the business has an opening date set yet for March. Troy…MORE