Category Archives: Local News
One injured after vehicle vs. pedestrian crash in west Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Police report that one person is hurt following a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash on Tuesday in west Topeka. Kimberly Qualls with the City of Topeka said that officers responded to report...
10h ago
Grand opening set for new bargain store in Emporia Wednesday
EMPORIA (KSNT) - A new bargain deals store is getting ready to hold its grand opening in the City of Emporia Wednesday. Company officials report the grand opening for the new store will be at 9 a.m. o...
14h ago
Washburn president talks campus transformation, new health institute
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Washburn University President JuliAnn Mazachek stopped by the 27 News studio Tuesday morning to chat about recent events and upcoming campus projects. Mazachek talked about severa...
14h ago
Topeka nonprofit The Giving Tree to close thrift store, continue community partnerships
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka nonprofit that has spent the last six years giving back to the community is preparing to close its thrift store, but its mission of helping others will continue. The Giving Tr...
Nov 2, 2026
What is the Kansas Cold Weather Rule?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A special rule meant to help Kansas residents who are falling behind on their utility payments to avoid being disconnected in the winter is now in effect. Peter Barstad with the Kansas...
Nov 2, 2026
Several people injured after head-on crash in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY (KSNT) - Several people were hurt in a crash northeast of Topeka Monday morning. Jefferson County Sheriff Tim Bacon said the crash occurred shortly after 11:45 a.m. on Nov. 2 at ...
Nov 2, 2026
Kansas couple dead after crash involving trash truck in Shawnee County
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Law enforcement reports that a man injured in a recent crash involving a trash truck west of Topeka has died. Shawnee County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Abigail Christian sai...
Nov 2, 2026
Milford man turns yard into Halloween tradition
MILFORD (KSNT) - For 27 years, Michael Garrett has transformed his Milford yard into a Halloween destination, welcoming families for an evening filled with spooky decorations, animated monsters and pl...
Nov 2, 2026
Silents in the Cathedral brings spooky silent film tradition back to Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka Halloween tradition returned Friday night as Silents in the Cathedral welcomed moviegoers to Grace Episcopal Cathedral for its 29th year. The event featured the 1926 German ex...
Oct 31, 2026
‘Art in the Garden’: A celebration of artists at the Topeka Zoo
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawn Wesner with Kay McFarland Charitable Trust stopped by the 27 News studio to talk about an upcoming event spotlighting local artists. Art in the Garden is a celebration of new per...
Oct 30, 2026
