McKenzi Davis
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Topeka, KS, United States
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Emporia basketball game canceled after student death
TOPEKA (KSNT)- A Friday night basketball game against Emporia High School and Washburn Rural High School in Topeka has been canceled, according to reports. The Emporia Gazette reports an email was sent out to families across the USD 253 district. The games for both boys and girls were canceled due to a student’s death. 27 […] → Read More
Southeast Topeka shooting suspect identified
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Topeka Police arrested a man in connection to a deadly shooting Tuesday night in Southeast Topeka. Police arrested 47-year-old Wesley T. Rayton of Topeka in connection to this incident. He faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated assault and criminal discharge of a deadly weapon. Around 12 p.m., officers responded to a call of […] → Read More
Southeast Topeka shooting suspect identified
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Topeka Police arrested a man in connection to a deadly shooting Tuesday night in Southeast Topeka. Police arrested 47-year-old Wesley T. Rayton of Topeka in connection to this incident. He faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated assault and criminal discharge of a deadly weapon. Around 12 p.m., officers responded to a call of […] → Read More
Topeka man arrested after Friday night police chase
TOPEKA (KSNT)- A man is in jail after leading police on a car chase Friday night, according to Topeka Police. On Nov. 11, Topeka Police tried to stop a car for reckless driving. The driver of the vehicle did not stop which led to a pursuit. The chase ended around 17th and Wanamaker after the […] → Read More
Theatre teacher helps students gain life skills beyond the stage
TOPEKA (KSNT)– Teachers make a difference in the community every day. In fact, they are teaching the kids of tomorrow. But when a teacher goes above and beyond in a course that can get overlooked, it makes a lasting impact on their futures. The Washburn Rural High School theater is empty now, but come October, […] → Read More
Kris Kobach looking to secure AG win in primary election
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Kansans are days away from voting in the primary election on Aug. 2. There are many things on the ballot besides the Value Them Both amendment. One of those is determining who will go to the general election for the now open attorney general seat. This week, 27 News spoke with attorney general […] → Read More
After dad passes, Topeka man takes over cleaning duties at historic bank
TOPEKA (KSNT)– A Topeka man is following in his dad’s footsteps to keep a historic bank clean and pristine. Every sweep, wipe and dusting is taken with great care when Mike McComas is in charge. The building, which is now Equity Bank in Downtown Topeka, has been cleaned by McComas since he was 17-years-old. Today […] → Read More
Recent CubeSat mission patch designed by Topeka High School student
TOPEKA (KSNT)– A Topeka student’s artwork is getting first-place recognition. Rylee Salts is a Topeka High School student. She recently won a contest that required designing a CubeSat mission patch as part of the Ad Astra Kansas Foundation. A CubeSat is a type of miniaturized satellite for space research made up of multiple cubic modules. […] → Read More
Topeka history teacher inspiring student’s lives one day at a time
TOPEKA (KSNT)- A great, passionate teacher can have a lasting impact on a child, even to the point when they reach adulthood. That’s what one Topeka history teacher is trying to do every day. Maria Arnold teaches at Most Pure Heart of Mary in Topeka. She has a total of 14 years under her belt, […] → Read More
Interim director named for Riley Co. Police Dept.
MANHATTAN (KSNT)– Kurt Moldrup has been named as the interim director of the Riley County Police Department by the Riley County Law Enforcement Agency on Monday. Moldrup started as a patrol officer for the department in March of 1985. He was promoted to captain in May 2009. During his time with RCPD, he has served […] → Read More
1 woman arrested after ‘suspicious device’ call at Topeka Walmart
TOPEKA (KSNT)- One woman has been arrested after police are called to a Walmart because of a “suspicious device”, according to the Topeka Police Department. On Sunday, Topeka Police officers were called to the Walmart at 1301 SW 37th St. in South Topeka on a report of a suspicious device. Walmart employees noticed a cylinder […] → Read More
Topeka Mayor De La Isla reflects on term, what’s next in her future
TOPEKA (KSNT)- As the city of Topeka welcomes a new mayor, it’s time to say goodbye to the previous one. Topeka Mayor Michelle De La Isla sat down with KSNT News to talk about the past four years with her in office, covering the good and hard moments, as well as what’s ahead in her […] → Read More
After finding a passion for writing in kindergarten, Kansas teen becomes 5 time published author
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT)– When we are young, the answer to “What do you want to be when you grow up?” always changes. But for one Junction City teen, his career goals have stuck with him since kindergarten even getting his work on Amazon. Brysen Taylor has been busy making his dreams come true. That dream, […] → Read More
Topeka native’s film premiering at Jayhawk Theatre
TOPEKA (KSNT)- A Topeka native is getting a chance to show his movie on the big screen. Back in July, KSNT News featured Erick Fletcher for our Someone You Should Know segment. He created a movie called “Dreams” that tells the story of triumph, showing no matter your environment it’s up to you to overcome […] → Read More
Jayhawks defeat South Dakota in home opener
LAWRENCE (KSNT)- The University of Kansas football team is celebrating a 17 to 14 win against the South Dakota Coyotes in the season opener Friday. This is the first game for the Jayhawks under new coaching staff with Lance Leipold after Les Miles parted ways with the university. The Jayhawks will play Coastal Carolina on […] → Read More
Topeka native’s puzzle business hits shelves in Target stores nationwide
It's a puzzle brand that's more than putting the pieces together. They're puzzles meant for representation, education and family. → Read More
MYTH BUST: Shawnee County infectious disease expert breaks down COVID-19 misconceptions
We have now learned how possible it is to get coronavirus after being fully vaccinated. This time, Derik Flerlage, the infectious disease division manager for the Shawnee County Health Department, busts some popular myths floating around about the COVID-19 vaccine. → Read More
You can get COVID even if you’re vaccinated, here is why
There are many questions still floating around when it comes to the coronavirus vaccine. One being, why can you still get infected even if you've been fully vaccinated? → Read More
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Kansas looking for local restaurants help to feed families
Topeka restaurant owners have the chance to help feed families who have a child in the hospital. → Read More
Manhattan sisters providing free laundry to the community through national non-profit
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT)– Laundry detergent, a washer and dryer, and even money are some of the things many might take for granted. So two Manhattan sisters are doing their part to help people who don’t have these luxuries, helping give people confidence and security through a free laundry program. Every second Tuesday of the month, […] → Read More