TOPEKA (KSNT) – The annual Topeka Gem and Mineral Show has been shining for the past 67 years. This weekend, the Topeka Gem and Mineral Society showcased over 15 different vendors from all over the Midwest displaying all of their finest jewels and gems. The society also demonstrates sphere making and wire wrapping. President of the society,…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local church held its 20th annual open house and food festival earlier today. The Greek Food Festival, hosted by the Saints Peter and Paul orthodox Church, served a variety of traditional Greek cuisine. From gyros to falafels there was something for everyone to enjoy. “It’s always exciting for us to do…… MORE
JEFFERSON COUNTY (KSNT) – A 16-year-old girl was seriously injured after a crash sent her vaulting over K-16 in Jefferson County on Sunday. At 1:45 p.m., the 16-year-old was driving a 2003 Mazda Tribute north on Wellman Road south of K-16. The driver left the road and vaulted over K-16 and overturned in a ditch,…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas sports hall of fame week wrapped up with the induction of the 2024 class at a ceremony in Topeka. Capital city native, Mark Turgeon, was among this year’s 12 honorees. Turgeon was an all-state basketball player for the Hayden Wildcats and continued on to play for the Kansas Jayhawks. His coaching…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – An area non-profit hosted its annual Halloween costume collection & giveaway event today. Hosted by SENT, the event allowed children of all ages to choose from over 1,500 new and gently used Halloween costumes. All of the costumes were donated over the month of September. SENT founder, Johnathan Sublet, tells 27 news that this event allows…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A vibrant celebration of community, conservation and art was displayed against the backdrop of the Topeka Zoo. Chalktoberfest hosted six local artists as they transformed the zoo with their themed creations. The theme of the event this year was, Endangered Animals or places, bringing awareness through creativity. The event also included food…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The University of Kansas instructor who caught flak for a politically charged statement in class has left the university. The university responded to a 27 News request for comment on Friday. The university said the lecturer apologized to university leaders for his comment. The post, which garnered over 2 million views in…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Thurgood Marshall was a civil rights icon long before he ever became the first African American Supreme Court Justice. In 1954, he successfully argued for the plaintiffs in the landmark Brown v. Board decision which outlawed racial segregation in public schools across the country. The case was Marshall’s 32nd in front of…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Parks across Shawnee County are getting ready for the winter season. According to Sean Zears with Shawnee County Parks + Recreation (SCP+R), park staff will soon be winterizing all of the restrooms and drinking fountains. Winterization means all of the non-heated restrooms will be closed and the drinking fountains will be turned…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas State Fire Marshall shared photos of the Kansas Task Force 2 that was deployed to Florida to help with hurricane relief efforts. The Kansas Fire Marshal said the task force started the day at 4:30 a.m. and drove to a staging area in north Floria around the Tampa area. The…… MORE
