Category Archives: Local News
Special Olympics Kansas previews new sport, upcoming events
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Ashley Pippin with Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) joined the 27 News Morning Show to discuss upcoming events and fundraising efforts. On Friday, Aug. 22, SOKS will be holding its "Cops...
Aug 21, 2025
23-year-old killed in Wabaunsee County I-70 crash
WABAUNSEE COUNTY (KSNT) - State troopers have released the identity of the man killed in an I-70 crash on Wednesday morning. The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) reports the crash occurred around 8:20 a.m....
Aug 20, 2025
Geary County USD 475 superintendent continues to build on success
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - Geary County USD 475 Superintendent Reginald Eggleston is continuing to build on the successes of the past. Geary County schools started on Aug. 11 and Eggleston reports a great...
Aug 20, 2025
Controversial Southwest Fairlawn Road project delayed in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A major road work project on Southwest Fairlawn Road is officially delayed. An official with the City of Topeka confirms that a planned road work project on a section of Southwest Fair...
Aug 20, 2025
‘We’ve kind of lost touch with death’: What is the Manhattan Death Cafe?
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A local woman is helping others face death in Manhattan. 27 News talked to Joslyn Roadstrom, organizer of the Manhattan Death Cafe series, to learn more about what her event is all ...
Aug 20, 2025
Multiple vehicle semi truck crash in Wabaunsee County
ALMA (KSNT) - The Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) reports that it's working the scene of a semi vs. utility pole crash that also involved a passenger vehicle. The WCSO reported in a social me...
Aug 20, 2025
Washburn Rural North Middle School temporarily evacuated due to gas odor
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - A local middle school was evacuated Wednesday morning due to a possible gas leak situation. Washburn Rural North Middle School evacuated all students and staff at around 11:15 ...
Aug 20, 2025
Get Down in T-Town returns this weekend
TOPEKA (KSNT) - An event returning to the capital city this weekend is generating a buzz! Get Down in T-Town is more than just an event, its about celebrating the diversity that makes Topeka special. ...
Aug 20, 2025
TFD wants to relocate three stations to help response time
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Fire Department (TFD) wants to relocate station one, six and 11 to help with response time, and it was discussed at Tuesday nights city council meeting. This would be a thre...
Aug 19, 2025
Flooding advisories and power outages in NE Kansas
FORT RILEY (KSNT) - Evergy is reporting more than 5,300 customers are without power in Kansas and Missouri on Tuesday. Evergy reports that as of 1:30 p.m., there are around 150 active power outages in...
Aug 19, 2025
