POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY (KSNT) – An invasive species is continuing its slow conquest of Kansas ash trees as officials confirm it has spread to a new county in 2025. The Kansas Forest Service (KFS) and Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) reported on Tuesday, June 17 that emerald ash borer insects have been found in Pottawatomie County.…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Geologists are putting their skills to the test studying hidden threats that lie beneath the feet of thousands of Kansas residents. Kansas may not be the first state to come to mind when talking about earthquakes, but this geological occurrence will sometimes make itself known through slight tremors or even more violent…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Many Kansans went to Topeka to voice their concerns over a potential Evergy rate hike, citing continuously rising costs despite the company’s high profits, wasteful spending and poor service. Evergy has submitted a request with the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) for $196.4 million, or an 8.62% rate increase, to cover the cost…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A summer program designed to connect students with attractions across Kansas is back for 2025; and its all free. The Sunflower Summer program is back for another year and runs from Saturday, July 12 to Sunday, Aug. 3. The tourism program helps students and their families get out of the house during…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – One person is in custody after a Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a car that was connected to an ongoing fentanyl investigation Monday. The sheriff’s office reports that at about 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 16 deputies tried to stop a car that was suspected of being connected to…… MORE
GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) – Oddly-colored catfish that are considered rare in other parts of the nation are being caught much more frequently in a Kansas lake and a team of biologists are trying to figure out why. 27 News got in touch with Ben Neely, a fisheries biologist with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and…… MORE
Update 3:56 p.m.: A spokeswoman for Walmart confirms the store has been reopened. MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The Manhattan Fire Department (MFD) reported that it responded to a fire at a Manhattan Walmart last Friday. The company told 27 News that the fire will impact pickup and delivery services. Firefighters were called around 4:45 p.m. on…… MORE
Update Monday, June 16: The Ottawa Police Department issued a press release at 2:54 p.m. on Monday announcing that a 23-year-old woman was in custody in connection with the theft. She was arrested for theft, felony flee and elude and an out-of-state warrant. OTTAWA (KSNT) – A Dodge Challenger, Hellcat Jailbreak Edition, escaped from a…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka’s newest fast food chain addition is ready to open its doors for the first time early next week with some special offers for the first customers. 27 News checked in on the new Topeka Whataburger this week to find out when people can start buying burgers, fries and more. KMO Burger…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Some Kansas lawmakers are shaken up after a pair of shootings over the weekend ended with a Minnesota lawmaker dead and another injured. The shooter allegedly targeted two state lawmakers and their spouses in the early morning hours on Saturday, June 14. Minnesota Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed while…… MORE
