Category Archives: Local News
2025 Sertoma Duck Race Winners!
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The 30th annual Sertoma Great Topeka Duck Race has announced its 2025 winners. The Sertoma Duck Race had over 10,000 participants race rubber ducks virtually, giving the chance to win ...
Savannah Meier 23h ago
Why are so many fish dying in Kansas lakes and ponds?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Have you noticed lots of dead fish in your local pond or lake this summer? Kansas wildlife officials may have some answers for you. You may have heard the term "fish kill" at some poin...
Matthew Self Sep 12, 2025
Shawnee County files lawsuit against numerous property owners in tax dispute
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Board of Shawnee County Commissioners has filed a lawsuit Friday against the owners of numerous properties in southwest Topeka. Shawnee County spokeswoman Amanda Monhollon said in ...
Matthew Self Sep 12, 2025
How did Italian Wall Lizards end up in Topeka?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - If you've ever noticed lizards running around Topeka and wondered where they come from, you're not alone. They are Italian wall lizards. Their arrival in the area can be traced back to...
Grace Gaume Sep 12, 2025
Demolition scheduled for bridge over I-70 in Junction City
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - Kansas transportation officials are getting ready to start a major bridge demolition project on I-70 near Junction City. The Kansa Department of Transportation (KDOT) is set to ...
Matthew Self Sep 12, 2025
Dog attack on local trail prompts alarm from bicyclist group in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local group of cyclists are sounding the alarm after it said one of its members was attacked by a homeless person's dog on a Topeka trail. The Kaw Valley Bicycle Club reported that a...
Matthew Self Sep 12, 2025
Seniors to face off in Emporia granny basketball game
Context: The above video initially aired Sept. 16, 2023. EMPORIA (KSNT) - Kansas seniors will be dressed in 1920s-style uniforms while they compete in the Granny Basketball tournament happening in Emp...
Colter Robinson Sep 11, 2025
Emporia area plants may expand in 2026, silence on former Tyson plant’s future
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Emporia is working to recover almost a year after a major food production plant announced it would be closing up shop. 27 News reached back out to the City of Emporia and T...
Matthew Self Sep 11, 2025
Great American Market 2025 coming to Emporia
EMPORIA (KSNT) - The annual Great American Market will fill more than six city blocks, bringing a variety of goods to browse and buy in Emporia this year. The Great American Market, hosted by Emporia ...
Colter Robinson Sep 11, 2025
Security Benefit anticipates adding over 50 jobs
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Security Benefit is anticipates adding up to 55 jobs over the next five years with compensation exceeding $100,000. The Joint Economic Development Organization board of Topeka and Shaw...
Keller Welton Sep 10, 2025