TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Sunflower State Games and Fiesta Topeka are filling the capital city with energy and visitors. Visit Topeka says events like these are making a noticeable difference in the local economy. “On the fiesta side, you know, that has traditionally been about 50,000 to 60,000 people in attendance over the multi-week activation…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka man’s legacy lives on 160 years after he was born. Teh Capper Foundation recognized the birthday of its founder, Arthur Capper, on July 14 in Topeka. The non-profit helps people with disabilities across the State of Kansas. Arthur Capper once served as governor of Kansas and spent time as a…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Missouri angler has broken a more than decade-old catfish record in Kansas by nearly 20 pounds. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) reports on its website the record for blue catfish was broken on May 15 this year by a man from Agency, Missouri. He caught the big catfish…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) reports that a woman was injured last week when she was hit by a truck while crossing the street. Around 12:15 a.m. on Friday, July 11, officers were called to an injury crash in the 800 block of N. 3rd Pl. in Manhattan. Officers found a…… MORE
KANSAS (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will be participating in a national campaign to encourage safer driving this month. On Monday, KDOT announced it would be participating in the “Speeding Catches Up With You” national safer driving campaign. According to KDOT, the state agency will be placing speed feedback signs along select…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Last week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published its most recent employment and wages report for Topeka and Manhattan. According to the report, both Topeka and Manhattan fall below the national wage average. The average hourly wage in Topeka was $28.10 and $26.30 in Manhattan compared to the national average of…… MORE
Video aired June 11. TOPEKA (KSNT) – Washburn University says it’s increasing its tuition in line with recent tuition increase approvals made by the Kansas Board of Regents. 27 News reached out to Washburn University to find out what tuition increases were approved by the Washburn Board of Regents. Washburn spokeswoman Lori Hutchinson said the…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Last week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published its most recent employment and wages report for Topeka and Manhattan. According to the report, both Topeka and Manhattan fall below the national wage average. The average hourly wage in Topeka was $28.10 and $26.30 in Manhattan compared to the national average of…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas is sending its Task Force 1, consisting of two Type 3 swift-water search and rescue teams, to Texas to help with the areas hit by deadly flooding and heavy rains. On July 12, Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas has deployed two Type 3 swift-water rescue teams to impacted areas of…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Organizers for a martial arts tournament in Topeka are finding alternative options after cancelling the event due to air conditioning woes. The Sunflower State Games hosts a number of events, including volleyball, badminton, disc golf and a whole lot more. However, one of the tournaments is cancelled this year. Organizers held the…… MORE
