TOPEKA (KSNT) — More than 200 Kansas and Missouri museums and historical parks are facing big budget cuts this year. Congress has yet to release federal funding for the nation’s 62 National Heritage Areas and some local sites are struggling because of it. Freedom’s Frontier is the National Heritage Area (NHA) that encompasses hundreds of…… MORE
Update: Around 8:30 pm, emergency workers found two bodies within the debris. According to a press release from Emporia Police Department, the explosion appears to be accidental. The exact cause of the explosion is under investigation by the Emporia Fire Department with assistance from the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Emporia Police Department. EMPORIA…… MORE
Update: Around 8:30 pm, emergency workers found two bodies within the debris. According to a press release from the Emporia Police Department, the explosion appears to be accidental. The exact cause of the explosion is under investigation by the Emporia Fire Department with assistance from the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Emporia Police Department.…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The winners for this year’s St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway are being revealed Wednesday. Here’s a list of prize winners in the 2025 Topeka St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway: Tickets On Sale Prize – Two floor seats to see Megan Moroney’s “Am I Okay?” tour at Cable Dahmer Arena. Winner: Amy Tyron…… MORE
EMPORIA (KSNT) — Emergency responders are on the scene of a residential explosion that took place in Emporia Wednesday. According to a spokeswoman with the City of Emporia, just before 5 p.m., the Emporia Fire Department was dispatched to the area of East 6th Avenue and Weaver Street on reports of an explosion. Upon arrival,…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has issued a declaration of disaster Wednesday due to widespread damage caused by recent storms and flooding. Kelly issued the proclamation just after 2:30 p.m. on June 18. The declaration was prompted by recent severe weather in parts of central Kansas from June 16-17. “Heavy rains and flooding…… MORE
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – A new store with a big focus on German food and culture is open to customers near Junction City. 27 News got in touch with Susanna Richie, owner of Der Deutsche Laden, to learn more about her new business. Her store, which translates to The German Store in English, opened on…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local law enforcement is kicking off a fundraising campaign to build a new monument to fallen officers in Topeka this year. City of Topeka spokesman Dan Garrett said in a press release the Topeka Police Department (TPD) and Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office are teaming up to host a fundraiser campaign aimed at…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Kansans can soon expect better internet coverage across the state. The Kansas Office of Broadband Development broke ground on the “Freestate Middle Mile Network” program on Wednesday, June 18. It’s designed to expand internet access for thousands across Kansas. The program is being funded by a $43 million-dollar federal grant. It will…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Officials in Riley County are highlighting the dangers that come with illegal drug use and alcoholism this week as they monitor a troubling rise in suspected overdoses in the community. Vivienne Leyva with Riley County said in a press release on June 18 that officials with the Kansas Department of Health and…… MORE
