KTKA-TV (Topeka, KS)

KTKA-TV is a television station that broadcasts on virtual and UHF digital channel 49. It is located in Topeka, Kansas, and serves as a dual affiliate for ABC and CW+. Owned by Vaughan Media, LLC, the station operates under joint sales and shared services agreements with Nexstar Media Group, which also owns KSNT, an NBC affiliate on channel 27, and KTMJ-CD, a low-powered Class A Fox affiliate on channel 43. KTKA-TV, KSNT, and KTMJ-CD all share studio facilities on Northwest 25th Street (US 24), close to the unincorporated area of Kiro in Shawnee County.

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#52312

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#10132

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Two tornadoes touched down Tuesday at Truman Sports Complex and in Independence: NWS

1 day ago | ksnt.com | Delaney Rose Eyermann |Kelli Peltier

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Two tornadoes ripped through the Kansas City metro Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed Wednesday. The NWS Kansas City confirmed Wednesday on X that two tornadoes touched down Tuesday in eastern Kansas City, Missouri, and Independence, Missouri. FOX4 spoke with a meteorologist at NWS’ Pleasant Hill office, who confirmed that the first tornado touched down at the Truman Sports Complex from 2:25 p.m. to 2:27 p.m. Tuesday.
Kansas sheriff seizes $4 million in marijuana, cocaine during traffic stop

1 day ago | ksnt.com | Matthew Self

by: Matthew Self Posted: Jun 5, 2025 / 05:04 PM CDT Updated: Jun 6, 2025 / 07:20 AM CDT GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) – Law enforcement in Geary County seized a vehicle on I-70 containing thousands of pounds of illegal drugs.
29-year-old Topeka man identified as homicide victim

1 day ago | ksnt.com | Matthew Self

by: Matthew Self Posted: Jun 6, 2025 / 01:08 PM CDT Updated: Jun 6, 2025 / 01:13 PM CDT TOPEKA (KSNT) – Law enforcement has released the identity of the city’s latest homicide victim after a deadly shooting in downtown Topeka Tuesday night. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) issued an update on June 6 reporting the homicide victim was Ian A. Mwaniki, 29, of Topeka.
Skeleton workforce left behind at closed Kansas food production plant

1 day ago | ksnt.com | Matthew Self

EMPORIA (KSNT) – The future of a major food production plant in Kansas is uncertain now that is has shut down operations. Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking told 27 News on June 5 that operations at the local Tyson Food Plant have ceased. The facility has now entered a “post-production phase” as the company continues to work through the closure process. “The plant is still owned by Tyson,” Cocking said. “At this time, I cannot comment on any potential future use of the facility.”Tyson Food, Inc.
$2 million repair project approved for damaged Kansas Turnpike bridge

1 day ago | ksnt.com | Matthew Self

by: Matthew Self Posted: Jun 6, 2025 / 10:48 AM CDT Updated: Jun 6, 2025 / 11:01 AM CDT EMPORIA (KSNT) – The Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) said that a $2 million contract is now approved to repair a highway bridge near Emporia that was damaged in mid-April.
Driver caught speeding 114 miles per hour in Topeka

1 day ago | ksnt.com | Matthew Self

by: Matthew Self Posted: Jun 6, 2025 / 09:49 AM CDT Updated: Jun 6, 2025 / 10:02 AM CDT TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Shawnee County deputy stopped a vehicle Thursday night that was allegedly speeding down a major local road.
Serious injury car crash in Topeka

2 days ago | ksnt.com | Emily Jardon

by: Emily Jardon Posted: Jun 6, 2025 / 03:36 AM CDT Updated: Jun 6, 2025 / 03:36 AM CDT TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department (TPD) responded to an early morning car accident. TPD officers discovered two adults suffering from life-threatening injuries and a juvenile suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. All individuals were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Sunflower Cat Cafe satisfies customers with cat cuddles and gourmet grilled cheese in Manhattan

2 days ago | ksnt.com | Matthew Self

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – A new cat cafe is open for business in the Little Apple that can satisfy a visitor’s hunger and need to cuddle with some cute felines at the same time. 27 News spoke with Mike Bonella, owner of Sunflower Cat Cafe in Manhattan, about his multi-purpose business. He said he quietly opened the cafe a few weeks ago to see how things would go but recently shared the news about it on social media, prompting a big response from locals. “Today was so busy,” Bonella said.
Small Kansas park saved by community effort set to get some big improvements

2 days ago | ksnt.com | Matthew Self

EMPORIA (KSNT) – A local park in Emporia is set to get a makeover in the near future with the addition of new equipment to make visiting the space more exciting. 27 News spoke with Deon Morrow, Lyon County Healthy Pathways coordinator with the United Way of the Flint Hills (UWFH), on Thursday, June 5. The UWFH recently made it to the top three for Evergy’s People’s Choice Energizing our Environment Hometown Grants program, taking in $10,000 to go towards environmental and sustainable initiatives.
$2,500 bonus prize deadline for the 2025 St. Jude Dream Home is Thursday, what to know

2 days ago | ksnt.com | Matthew Self

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Time is running out for a chance to with a bonus prize with the 2025 St. Jude Dream Home giveaway in Topeka. Thursday, June 5 is the last day to buy tickets for this year’s dream home and win a chance to earn a $2,500 gift certificate to Sutherlands. This year’s St. Jude Dream Home is located at 3400 Southeast Howard Drive in Topeka’s Aquarian Acres and has an estimated value of $490,000. It contains three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an estimated 1,500 square feet of space.