TOPEKA (KSNT) – In recognition of National Volunteer Month, the Capper Foundation will be giving back in a Volunteer Thank You Event this week. The Capper Foundation will be set up in its east parking lot from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 at 3500 Southwest 10th Avenue to give snacks and…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The City of Topeka is citing a local apartment complex for multiple violations this week. Dan Garrett with the City of Topeka told 27 News the city’s Property Maintenance Unit confirmed Timberlee Apartments is not removing trash from its dumpsters. The east Topeka apartments are being fined daily for multiple violations such…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man charged in connection with the shooting death of a Holton man in 2023 near Washburn University received his sentence Tuesday. 27 News checked court records this week which show that Aaron A. Serrano, 34, was sentenced to 52 months or just over four years in prison on April 15. Aaron…… MORE
KANSAS (KSNT) – Transportation incidents make up 70% of all deadly work injuries in Kansas, according to the most recent Fatal Work Injuries report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS reports that, in 2023, there were 53 deadly work injuries in Kansas, according to the report issued on March 25, 2025. Deadly workplace…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center will be hosting a party for its annual Earth Day celebration this Saturday. The Topeka Zoo will hold its Party for the Planet event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 19. Zoo guests will be able to visit nearly 40 stations with educational and…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – People who turn their eyes skyward, and use a little imagination, will have a chance to spot a rare smiley face in space later this month. 27 News spoke with NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Brenda Culbertson who is based in Kansas about the upcoming celestial event to learn how people can best…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Washburn University will be holding a Space Celebration event this weekend where attendees can do observatory tours, participate in forensic science activities, meet members of the 27 News Weather Team and more. The Ad Astra Kansas Foundation was founded in 2001 with a focus on high-tech and space-tech research. New this year,…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Ahead of an unofficial holiday Kansas law enforcement is ramping up patrols for potheads. April 20, otherwise known as 420 is this upcoming Sunday. The day is popular for those that partake of marijuana consumption. Increased enforcement will be seen across the Sunflower State starting Friday april 18, including sobriety checkpoints, concentrated…… MORE
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Kansas law enforcement say one person is dead after crashing into a ditch. Kansas Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle fatality Tuesday afternoon near 94th Street and U.S. 75. Just before 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, a Ford Ranger was traveling southbound on U.S. 75. According to the crash log, the…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Questions and concerns from city leaders about plans to increase parking rates downtown arise after the city council meeting on Tuesday, April 15. 27 News spoke to District 5 councilman Brett Kell and he said he doesn’t want to “over charge” just to bring in more money. Car dealership gives $7K to…… MORE
