Category Archives: Local News

Kansas Supreme Court makes license plate visibility ruling

Kansas Supreme Court makes license plate visibility ruling

KANSAS (KSNT) – A man who was found guilty in Geary County on drug and interference with law enforcement charges had his case decision reversed after a Kansas Supreme Court ruling determined that obstructing the state name on a license plate doesn’t give law enforcement reasonable suspicion. A man was driving on I-70 in Geary…MORE

Oakland celebrates 4th of July as a community for over a decade

Oakland celebrates 4th of July as a community for over a decade

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Locals celebrated the holiday a day early at Santa Fe Park, with a DJ, shaved ice stand, fireworks and even a marching band. The event started over 10 years ago when a family decided to share their firework show with the whole neighborhood. “I noticed that we are drawing a crowd, and…MORE

Upcoming event to learn about historic 1951 Topeka flood

Upcoming event to learn about historic 1951 Topeka flood

TOPEKA (KSNT) – An event to learn about one of the deadliest natural events in Kansas history will take place at the Great Overland Station later this month. Shawnee County Parks and Recreation will be holding an event to learn about the Northeast Kansas Flood of 1951, a day some call ‘Black Friday’. The flood…MORE

Families displaced after Junction City apartment fire

Families displaced after Junction City apartment fire

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – An apartment fire in Junction City has displaced five families. On Wednesday, firefighters were called to an active fire that broke out in an apartment building in the 1500 block of W Ash St. No injuries were reported, but city officials told 27 News that the American Red Cross is working…MORE

Kansas phones bombarded with scam texts

Kansas phones bombarded with scam texts

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Many Kansans are getting suspicious texts on their phones this year which are trying to scam them out of their hard-earned cash. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is raising awareness this week about a scam that is continuing to target state residents with fake texts. Scammers are sending texts to mobile…MORE

Time running out to apply for $120 grocery assistance program in Kansas

Time running out to apply for $120 grocery assistance program in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas families only have a limited window of time left this year to apply for a program that helps pay for groceries. The Kansas Department of Children and Families (DCF) is currently offering its SUN Bucks program to families in need of help paying for food this summer. Also known as Summer…MORE

Company lists buildings for sale after Shawnee County invests $1 million

Company lists buildings for sale after Shawnee County invests $1 million

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County has invested over $1 million into three properties, which are now for sale for $2.85 million in Topeka’s Innovation District. Three buildings on Kansas Avenue that are owned by Astra IC Partners LLC, a company out of Waco, TX, are for sale for $2.85 million in Topeka’s downtown area. Those buildings…MORE