Category Archives: Local News

Police respond to injury crash in Manhattan

Police respond to injury crash in Manhattan

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Police in Manhattan are asking drivers to avoid part of Fort Riley Boulevard Wednesday due to an injury crash. The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) announced in a social media post just after 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 that officers and emergency workers are responding to a crash at the corner of…MORE

Two Kansas Legislature races are too close to call, audits begin

Two Kansas Legislature races are too close to call, audits begin

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Election results are coming in for multiple races in the Kansas Legislature Wednesday. KSNT 27 News consulted with the Kansas Secretary of State’s (SOS) unofficial election results to see where things stand a day after the General Election for the various house and senate races in the state’s Legislature. Numerous positions within…MORE

Kansas teen dies in detention facility, KBI investigating

Kansas teen dies in detention facility, KBI investigating

GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) – Agents with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) are looking into a reported death that occurred at a detention facility on Tuesday in Geary County. The KBI announced in a press release on Nov. 6 that is investigating the death of a 17-year-old male from Dodge City. He was being held at…MORE

Holiday Market coming soon to downtown Topeka

Holiday Market coming soon to downtown Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local event space is looking to hold its first holiday market this year in downtown Topeka. The Beacon announced in a press release on Nov. 6 that it will be hosting a Holiday Market for two days, featuring more than 50 local vendors, craft workshops, mini photo sessions, drinks and family-friendly…MORE

Governor Laura Kelly proclaims November Homelessness Awareness Month

Governor Laura Kelly proclaims November Homelessness Awareness Month

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation earlier this month declaring November as Homelessness Awareness Month. Kelly signed the proclamation on Nov. 1, according to the Office of the Governor. During Homelessness Awareness Month Kelly is recognizing organizations, service providers and advocates in the state who work to address homelessness. “It is vital…MORE

What Kansas counties did Trump, Harris win in the General Election?

What Kansas counties did Trump, Harris win in the General Election?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – With Donald Trump the winner of the 2024 General Election, how did people across Kansas cast their votes? The Associated Press (AP) declared Republican candidate Trump the winner of the presidential race early on Nov. 6, defeating his Democratic opponent, current Vice-President Kamala Harris. Trump won the Sunflower State by a large…MORE

CASA previews Home for the Holidays 2024 

CASA previews Home for the Holidays 2024 

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children Shawnee County Executive Director Molly Petrie and Co-chair of Homes for the Holidays Becky Greer join the 27 News Morning show with a look at this year’s 37th annual event.  Emporia gives water boil advisory update For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking…MORE

I-70 closes at Colorado-Kansas border due to winter weather

I-70 closes at Colorado-Kansas border due to winter weather

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas transportation officials say westbound I-70 is closed near the Colorado border due to winter weather conditions. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) posted a traffic alert through kandrive.gov on Wednesday, Nov. 6 showing westbound I-70 closed at Burlington Colorado due to wintry conditions. Drivers will need to find alternate routes or…MORE

Free car washes for veterans in Topeka

Free car washes for veterans in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local Topeka business is offering veterans and military personnel free car washes and more for Veterans Day. Eagle Car Wash & Detailing Salon will be recognizing those in uniform by giving free full-service car washes and offering a 20% discount on their annual unlimited car wash pass on Nov. 11. “In…MORE

Shawnee County holding free drive-thru vaccine clinic

Shawnee County holding free drive-thru vaccine clinic

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Health Department (SCHD) will be holding a free drive-thru vaccine clinic for uninsured adults this weekend. Individuals who are 19-years-old or older and without insurance can visit a pop-up flu vaccine clinic with no appointment necessary on Saturday, Nov. 9. The clinic will be open from 9 a.m. until…MORE