Category Archives: Local News
Blowing snow could impact travel in Kansas this weekend: KDOT
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas transportation officials have issued a warning Thursday ahead of an expected round of severe winter weather. Philip Harris with the Kansas Department of Transportation announced...
Jan 22, 2026
How do Evergy utility crews prepare for winter storms?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - With a winter storm making its way toward the area, utility companies like Evergy are preparing their crews. Even though Evergy doesn't expect widespread power outages, the company is ...
Jan 21, 2026
Topeka hospital holds blood drive amid nationwide shortage
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Red Cross is sounding the alarm: the country is now in a severe emergency blood shortage. A local hospital is urging people to donate. Stormont Vail Health in Topeka hosted a blood...
Jan 21, 2026
Firefighters rescue, revive pets found inside burning Topeka home
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka firefighters saved three pets from a burning home on Tuesday. City of Topeka spokeswoman Kimberly Qualls said in a press release the Topeka Fire Department responded to a report...
Jan 21, 2026
City of Topeka braces for arctic blast this weekend
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka is monitoring the weather ahead of a forecasted arctic blast this weekend. City of Topeka spokesman Dan Garrett said in a statement on Jan. 21 that city workers are ...
Jan 21, 2026
‘Sweetheart Skate’ set at Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Couples and families are invited to head to a local events center for a special ice skating opportunity at the start of February. The Stormont Vail Events Center is inviting people to ...
Jan 21, 2026
USD 475 superintendent talks district goals and Early Childhood Center progress
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Geary County Schools Superintendent Reginald Eggleston joined the 27 News Morning Show on Thursday morning to discuss key initiatives underway in USD 475, including long-term student d...
Jan 21, 2026
Organizers share details as Lawrence prepares for 2026 World Cup
LAWRENCE, Kan. -- City officials and organizers in Lawrence, Kansas are sharing more details at Tuesday night's commission meeting about which 2026 World Cup team will make its base camp in Lawrence a...
Jan 21, 2026
Capitol Federal celebrates 75 years with big announcement
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local bank is celebrating 75 years in Kansas with a new look. Capitol Federal announced its insurance arm is now "Capitol Federal Insurance" on Tuesday, Jan. 20. It was previously ca...
Jan 20, 2026
Topeka high school students hold anti-ICE demonstration Tuesday
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka high school students are joining in on a nationwide protest movement Tuesday against federal immigration enforcement. Students marched out of Topeka High School around 1:30 p.m....
Jan 20, 2026
