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State quarterfinals: Three Topeka-area softball, baseball teams advance to semifinals
TOPEKA — The state tournament quarterfinal softball and baseball games have concluded and three teams from Shawnee County remain alive with Silver Lake softball, Washburn Rural softball and Hayden baseball still vying for a title. The semifinals and the championships will be played Friday afternoon. Three other Topeka-area teams had their seasons end in defeat during the quarterfinals. ...
Large hail, high winds among severe weather threats expected Tuesday for northeast Kansas
Large hail and damaging winds will be the primary threats from isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms that may sweep between 2 and 8 p.m. Tuesday through northeast and east-central Kansas, forecasters say. Topeka is part of an area predicted to see a "slight" chance of severe weather while Lawrence is part of an area anticipated to see an "enhanced" chance, said a graphic posted on the website of the National Weather Service's Topeka office. An "enhanced" risk...
Shawnee Co. pools and spray parks opening soon
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Spray parks across Shawnee County will open ahead of Memorial Day. The Shawnee County Parks & Recreation aquatic centers and pools will open on May 25. The Dornwood Spray Park and Jackson Spray Park opened on May 10 and open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Dornwood Spray Park is […]
Topeka man arrested in connection with drug crime in Jackson County
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Jackson County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man in connection with drug crime following a traffic stop over the weekend south of Holton, authorities said. The arrested man was identified as Carl Thomas Hett, 38, of Topeka. According to Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, Hett was...
Recent rainfall and spike in temps call for mosquitoes
TOPEKA (KSNT) – It’s mosquito time! The Shawnee County Health Department officials say you can expect more of them with recent rainfall and temperatures. Shawnee County is one of the few counties in Kansas that sets traps for mosquitoes. On June 3, 2024, traps will be set up for surveillance. The traps play a vital […]
Big weekend ahead for Lake Shawnee and public parks
TOPEKA (KSNT) – This Memorial Day weekend is expected to be a big weekend for local parks. Shawnee County is prepared for the high numbers expected at Lake Shawnee. With the opening of Shawnee County pools just in time for the weekend, the stage is set for the anticipated crowds. 27 News spoke with Sean Zears […]
Emergency crews respond to report of rollover crash early Tuesday just east of Topeka
TECUMSEH, Kan. (WIBW) - Emergency crews responded to a report of a rollover crash early Tuesday just east of Topeka. The crash was reported at 6:32 a.m. Tuesday in the 6800 block of S.E. US-40 highway. The location was near S.E. US-40 highway and Dupont Road. Authorities said there were...
NWS confirms 2 tornadoes hit northeast Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The National Weather Service (NWS) says two tornadoes hit parts of Osage County and Shawnee County Sunday night. The NWS office in Topeka reports on social media a brief EF-0 tornado caused damage in parts of Osage County from 9:44 p.m. to 9:49 p.m. on May 19. Peak wind speeds were recorded […]
Grant to be used for behavioral health system for residents at Shawnee Co. Juvenile Detention Center
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A grant will be used for a behavioral health system for residents at the Shawnee Co. Juvenile Detention Center. During the Shawnee County Commission Meeting on Thursday, May 23, the Shawnee Co. Department of Corrections was approved to apply for a grant worth more than $414,000.
Shawnee County Commission approves mural for Blaisdell pool at Gage Park in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Shawnee County Commission approved the commission of a mural for Blaisdell pool at Gage Park in Topeka, Kan. The Gage Park Improvement Authority Fund will provide $5,000 for the project. Parks and Recreation Director Tim Laurent said the current mural requires renovation because chunks of paint...
Silver Lake softball living out last ride with senior core
SILVER LAKE, Kan. (WIBW) - It’s hard to describe Silver Lake athletics this past season with a dominate senior core in fall, winter and spring sports. This season’s softball team has dominated the competition pretty much all season, lead by McKinley Kruger, Kaibryn Kruger, Avery Wende, Mackenzie McDaniel and Raely Sterling.
Poll asked how Aaron Mays would fare in 2nd District run. Commissioner isn't interested.
Shawnee County Commissioner Aaron Mays dispelled rumors that he was running for Kansas's 2nd Congressional District after Rep. Jake LaTurner announced he wouldn't seek another term in congress last month. Mays filed for reelection to his seat on the county commission about the same time as LaTurner said he wouldn't...
Storms knock out power to more than 93,000 Evergy customers in Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Power was out early Monday across a large area of southwest Topeka and other areas in Kansas. According to Evergy’s outage map, 2,228 customers were without electricity as of 6:38 a.m. Monday in an an area bounded roughly by S.W. 29th Street on the south, S.W. Wanamaker Road on the west, S.W. 17th Street on the north and S.W. Oakley Avenue on the east.
Man, 45, arrested in connection with robbery, domestic battery
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was arrested in connection with robbery and domestic battery following an incident this past week in East Topeka, authorities said. The arrested man was identified as David Arthur James, 45, of Topeka. Police officials on Tuesday morning said officers were called Friday to an...
Kansas woman accused of knife attack that sent man to hospital
SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a stabbing have made an arrest. Just before 5:00 p.m. Sunday, police responded to a report of a stabbing in the 700 block of NE Poplar in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Kerry Connell. First responders locate a man suffering from a non-life-threatening injury. American Medical Response transported to a local area hospital.
Silver Lake residents leave their mark on town mural
SILVER LAKE, Kan. (WIBW) - Silver Lake residents showed out to leave their mark on the town’s newest monument. The We Are Silver Lake Foundation invited everyone to dip their hands in paint and slap their handprint along the bottom of the Silver Lake Mural. They started on the mural last year, bringing to life a vivid reminder of the connection between the proud people who live in Silver Lake.
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