Category Archives: Local News

Counter-protest to take place during Black Mass in Topeka

Counter-protest to take place during Black Mass in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Friday, March 28, at 11 a.m., a group of Kansas Satanists will be holding a black mass at the Kansas State Capitol. It will also be met with a counter-protest by a Christian and Catholic advocacy group. Our Kansas Capitol Bureau spoke with Tradition Family and Property of America (TFP) member…MORE

Create your own Washburn merch at Topeka small business

Create your own Washburn merch at Topeka small business

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Washburn University men’s basketball plays Thursday, March 27 to try and make it to championship. Fans are getting the opportunity to support the team in a unique way. Fans can get creative with their Washburn merchandise this season. H&H Designs in southwest Topeka invites you to make your own apparel from start…MORE

Topeka coffee shop talks about rising prices

Topeka coffee shop talks about rising prices

TOPEKA (KSNT) – You may have noticed you’re paying more for a cup of Joe. Coffee has seen a steady uptick in cost over the past few years but even more so over the past few months, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. PT’s Coffee in Topeka works directly with international farmers to…MORE

Venomous rattlesnakes slither out as temperatures warm in Kansas

Venomous rattlesnakes slither out as temperatures warm in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansans may need to watch their step when heading outside as snakes reappear across the state, and inside some unfortunate people’s homes as temperatures get warmer. 27 News spoke with Drew Ricketts, extension wildlife specialist with Kansas State University, this week about the dangers posed by emerging snakes this spring. He said…MORE

Biologists highlight ‘dynamite fishing’ opportunity in Kansas

Biologists highlight ‘dynamite fishing’ opportunity in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas wildlife officials are giving locals their two cents this week to help them land some white bass and wipers this spring. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Park’s (KDWP) Fisheries Division posted to social media on Tuesday, March 26 with some helpful information on how to land some fish as temperatures…MORE

New ‘blackout’ style license plates may be coming to Kansas

New ‘blackout’ style license plates may be coming to Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Lawmakers in Kansas are giving their approval for new legislation that would allow state residents to purchase sleek new ‘blackout’ license plates in the years ahead. Lawmakers and the Kansas Division of Vehicles (DOV) pushed for the introduction of legislation earlier this year to add some new distinctive license plate option for…MORE

Two injured in Wanamaker crash on Wednesday

Two injured in Wanamaker crash on Wednesday

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A 27 News reporter is at the scene of a crash that is causing traffic disruptions on Wanamaker Road in west Topeka. Several Topeka police officers are responding to the scene of a crash where an SUV went into a drainage ditch on the west side of Wanamaker Road. Crews are now…MORE

City discusses projected Special Street Fund deficit

City discusses projected Special Street Fund deficit

TOPEKA (KSNT)—The City of Topeka is discussing using its sales tax initiative and the General Fund to address a projected Special Street Fund deficit. The City of Topeka Policy & Finance Committee heard from Budget Manager Carissa Miller that the city is projecting a deficit of $3,239,937 in 2026 for the Special Street Fund during…MORE

Topeka rolls out new ‘311’ hotline

Topeka rolls out new ‘311’ hotline

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka is rolling out a new communications tool to help locals find answers to their questions fast. The City of Topeka announced on Tuesday, March 25 that it has created a new hotline for people who have questions about city services. People will soon be able to call “311” for non-emergency needs.…MORE