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Topeka home split in half by tree after Tuesday storms
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Residents are still recovering from the storms that devastated communities across Northeast Kansas on Tuesday, April 30. One family in Topeka lost their house, which is now split in half after a tree fell on top of it. Brittany Boothe, the homeowner told 27 News that they were getting ready to leave […]
Well-known pie maker and longtime Topeka business owner Bradley Jennings dies at 68
Bradley's Corner Café has been no stranger to the Topeka community since its opening in 2005. The business name derives from its original owner Bradley Jennings and his well-known homemade pies that were served in the community for many years, including at Brad’s Country Restaurant at S.W. 10th and Fairlawn for nearly 10 years and the Crow’s Nest at Lake Perry. ...
Man found guilty for death of infant child in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man was sentenced for a slew of charges including murder in the second degree on April 30. On March 30, 2021, Topeka police saw a white SUV driving the wrong way on a one-way street. Later officers found the vehicle had crashed into a Toyota Camry at Southwest 5th Street. and […]
Topekan died after stepping between his wife and son, who stabbed him 57 times: Affidavit
As his wife was being stabbed April 16 by their son, Ross Fapp jumped between them and suffered "57 sharp/stab injuries," a court document says. Ross Fapp, 79, died about an hour later, said a charging affidavit made public this week. His wife, Katherine Fapp, survives while their son, 38-year-old...
Kansas woman accused of role in robbery, murder
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a shooting death have arrested a second suspect. Just after 8a.m. April 19, police responded to a shooting in the 3700 Block of South Park Court in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Donna Eubanks. They found 22-year-old Cody P . Cooper with a...
Tornado causes extensive damage to City of Westmoreland, Grantville
WESTMORELAND, Kan. (WIBW) - A tornado caused extensive damage to the City of Westmoreland at 4:41 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30. Pottawatomie County officials confirmed the City of Westmoreland has extensive damage from a tornado. At this time, there is damage to multiple structures and Highway 99 is closed between...
Second arrest made in fifth Topeka homicide
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka police have arrested another individual relating to the fifth homicide of 2024 in Topeka. Topeka police have made another arrest after investigating a shooting in the 3700 block of SW Park South Ct. According to a release from the Topeka Police Department (TPD), after the investigation, Lolita Bradford, 25, of Topeka […]
Group of University of Kansas students set up campus camp to protest ongoing war
LAWRENCE — A group of University of Kansas students attempted to establish encampment outside Fraser Hall on Wednesday to protest the Israeli-Gaza war. The six months of fighting have been the deadliest of five wars fought between Israeli and Hamas, an armed Palestinian militant group that governs Gaza. More than 34,000 Palestinians and 1,400 Israelis have been killed thus far, after Israel launched attacks into Gaza in response to Hamas's Oct. 7 attacks. ...
Kan. man allegedly started fire that caused $10,000 damage
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement and fire officials are investigating an arson fire and have made an arrest. On Monday, crews from the Topeka Fire Department responded to a reported detached garage fire at 1431 SW Eden Court, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols. First responders found smoke coming from...
Veteran Salute: Supplying a vital unit in Vietnam
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Serving in a clerical role overseas at a vital point in the Vietnam war, Army Veteran Bob Hauer supplied a critical infantry division with everything they’d need to get the job done. Originally from Kansas City Missouri, Hauer would soon call the Capital City home for most of his life. “My parents […]
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