Category Archives: Local News

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka's Constitution Hall is opening its doors for the first time in decades. Constitution Hall was the site of many key events in early Kansas history. The building was a hub for fre...

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed several bills Friday that will soon become law, including one that bans the use of cell phones while driving in school and construction zones. The ne...

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Police in Manhattan have posted a warning Friday on an illegal and dangerous product that may be circulating at gas stations and convenience stores. The Riley County Police Departme...

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Board of Education has approved intermittent leave for USD 501's superintendent. Aarion Gray with Topeka Public Schools confirmed to 27 News the Board of Education has approved a r...

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Workers are busy installing new equipment at Topeka's Gage Park that is set to be open this summer. The new Skytrail at Gage Park is coming together this spring. Workers are putting th...

RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) - State troopers report a Missouri man is critically injured following an early morning crash in Riley County Friday. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the crash happened at 1:15 a.m....

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka firefighters assisted residents at a local nursing home early Friday morning following an electrical fire. Shift Commander Chris Stanley with the Topeka Fire Department said in ...

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Community leaders, business owners and residents gathered at the Stormont Vail Event Center on Thursday for the Greater Topeka Partnership's annual meeting to celebrate another year of...

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A new children's urgent care clinic has opened up in Topeka this week. Partners and pediatrics with Kids First Urgent Care have added this location at Partners in Pediatrics to help fa...

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County and Topeka pools will be opening to the public in the near future as the 2025-2026 school year comes to a close. Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) is busy gett...