TOPEKA (KSNT) — A four-day festival celebrating African-American culture is underway in the Capital City. The second annual For The Culture Kansas Fest continued at Evergy plaza Friday. It highlights African-American culture in the Sunflower State. Dancers and musicians are performing at Evergy Plaza throughout the weekend, where African-American art will also be on display.…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – People in Manhattan stopped by City Park to pick up free household items. This is part of the city’s annual furniture amnesty day. People donated everything from sofas, to large cabinets and tables. While Manhattan has plenty of longtime residents, the university and nearby military post bring many people to the city…… MORE
PARIS (KSNT) – It’s the Opening Day for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris! One of Topeka’s very own has been soaking up every moment in Paris as a volunteer at the games. Michael Callaway safely arrived to the Olympic Village after being one of 766 chosen to be a chaperone volunteer at the…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas is getting more rain and hotter temperatures than recent years, and some are noticing a rise in mosquitoes as a result. Shawnee County received just over five inches of rain last month, according to the state climatologist. This is the county’s highest total since 2019. Terry Fritz is the owner of…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man who was already in jail is now facing murder charges in the death of a Blue Rapids man whose remains were found earlier this month in Marshall County. Marshall County Attorney Brad Lippert announced Friday in a written statement his office has charged James Dean Winkenwader, 31, of Waterville, with…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Work crews are making progress in Kansas as they remove the now obsolete toll booths dotting the state’s turnpike following the arrival of cashless tolling. Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) CEO Steve Hewitt unveiled the plans for the all-new cashless tolling system in Kansas on April 5, 2024. The new toll system went…… MORE
Related Video: The video above originally aired on Wednesday, July 24. TOPEKA (KSNT) – With the sudden end of the auction for Heartland Motorsports Park, many are wondering who will take up ownership of the race track and what will happen to it. 27 News, working for you, is continuing to follow this story and…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topekans may soon be able to beat the heat at a brand-new pool in the Oakland neighborhood. KSNT 27 News checked in with Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) on Friday, July 26 to learn more about the progress being made at the city’s newest $4 million aquatic center. Sean Zears, an…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Senate Luxury Suites hotel in downtown Topeka is shuttered after the city condemned the property on July 24. City of Topeka spokeswoman Rosie Nichols said the building was vacant but the city received multiple complaints of activity at the location. City Property Maintenance Unit (PMU) inspectors received a complaint on July…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The fifth annual Oktoberfest is coming back to the Topeka Vendor’s Market this fall. This celebration of German culture will happen from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Topeka Vendor’s Market just east of the downtown area. Attendees can expect to find German style food and beer…… MORE
