TOPEKA (KSNT) – In an exclusive one-on-one interview, Inside Kansas Politics co-host Rebekah Chung sat down with Rep. Pat Proctor, (R)- Leavenworth, to talk about his top priorities and why the January 6 riot in Washington D.C. was one of the reasons he’s running. It’s a story we first broke on 27 news. Also, Kansas Representative…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local car dealership is giving thousands to support a non-profit. It’s part of Briggs Subaru of Topeka’s Share the Love event. Money from every car goes toward a hometown charity. Tuesday, April 15, Briggs Subaru of Topeka presented the Ronald Mcdonald House with a check for $7,000. That contribution will cover…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The Little Apple will soon be home to a new country music festival. In a few months, Tuttle Creek State Park will be hosting a new country music festival, Rock the Plains. The festival offers northeast Kansas a mix of country, red dirt and Americana artists, according to the website. Brandyn Steen,…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka city leaders have approved of another funding request for a local hotel to keep it running this year. Topeka’s governing body gathered on Tuesday, April 15 to vote on a proposal to grant an additional $168,000 in funding for the Hotel Topeka at City Center. The money will come from the…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – April is Car Care Month, and with the uncertainty of how much your next car could cost you due to tariffs it’s never been a better time to keep up on those auto repairs. Even before tariff talk became common, drivers were already prioritizing keeping their car for longer when possible. According…… MORE
EMPORIA (KSNT) – Emporia State University (ESU) has named the next leader of the Lady Hornets Basketball team. ESU Director of Athletics David Spafford announced that Melissa (MJ) Baker will be the ninth head coach of the Lady Hornets basketball program. “I am honored and humbled to accept the role as Head Coach of the…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Top state officials say a popular Kansas tourism program for families and their children is returning for the summer of 2025. Kansas’ Sunflower Summer program, which offers participants the chance to visit numerous attractions and tourist destination across the state for free, will be open from July 12 to Aug. 3. The…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police are investigating a shooting in central Topeka Tuesday that drew a large law enforcement presence to the area. Dan Garrett with the City of Topeka told 27 News that at around 1 p.m. on April 15 officers with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) were in the area of the 2000 block…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly is asking for federal help after fires, severe thunderstorms and other violent weather events took place one month ago. Kelly sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on April 15 seeking a major presidential disaster declaration. This declaration is due to areas across Kansas that may…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A large law enforcement presence is in central Topeka Tuesday afternoon following reports of gunshots in the area. Dan Garrett with the City of Topeka told 27 News that at around 1 p.m. on April 15 officers with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) were in the area of the 2000 block of…… MORE
