Category Archives: Local News
Solar project moratorium may be coming in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY (KSNT) - Jackson County leaders are set to hold a meeting Thursday on a moratorium proposal tied to a major solar project. The Jackson County Planning Commission is set to talk about an...
Apr 09, 2026
New roundabout to open soon in southwest Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A new roundabout in southwest Topeka near a local middle school is nearing completion this spring. Curt Niehaus with Shawnee County Public Works told 27 News on April 9 that work is wr...
Apr 09, 2026
Big events coming up in Emporia, what to know
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Representatives of Emporia Main Street stopped by the 27 News studio Thursday morning to chat about multiple exciting upcoming events. Jess Buchholz and Casey Woods with Emporia ...
Apr 09, 2026
Topeka Adult Hockey League hosts playoffs in first season in five years
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Adult Hockey League hosted day two of a three-day, round robin playoff tournament Wednesday night. The league's four teams are competing for the Bob Owen Cup, named after 19...
Apr 08, 2026
‘There are some incredible stories in the Midwest:’ Ichabods to take the silver screen for 7th annual WIFI Film Festival
TOPEKA (KSNT) - From big Hollywood silver screens to Topeka, Washburn is getting ready to roll out the red carpet for an annual film festival on April 11. Some Ichabods are getting the opportunity to ...
Apr 08, 2026
K-State Day of Giving aims to support students across campus
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Students, alumni and Kansas State Wildcat fans are coming together for K-State Day of Giving on April 8, a 24-hour fundraising event focused on supporting programs across the universit...
Apr 08, 2026
Free document shredding event at West Ridge Mall this Saturday, what to know
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka-area bank is holding a free document shredding event at a local shopping center this weekend. Capitol Federal is partnering up with West Ridge Mall to hold the "Shred with Cap...
Apr 08, 2026
Is the Southwest Fairlawn Road project in Topeka almost done?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A city official is giving an update this week on the ongoing Southwest Fairlawn Road construction project that started in the fall of last year. We got in touch with Amanda Knowland, i...
Apr 08, 2026
Lawrence police mourn loss of officer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A Lawrence police officer who served multiple departments in the city dating back to 2021 passed away in an off-duty death. Lawrence police say Officer Zachary Garcia-Kerns died on...
Apr 08, 2026
Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office brings back youth academy for local students
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office is inviting local students to learn, grow and have fun through its annual Youth Academy, scheduled for the first two weeks of June 2026. She...
Apr 08, 2026
