TOPEKA (KSNT) – Dreary weather has delayed the annual tree planting event for Arbor Day at the Kansas Statehouse. On Friday, Governor Laura Kelly was in attendance for the City of Topeka’s Forestry Division Arbor Day event. While at the event, Kelly signed a proclamation declaring Friday, April 26 as Kansas Arbor Day, according to…… MORE
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Topeka car show will have live music, camping and more
TOPEKA (KSNT) – An upcoming Topeka car show will let people camp out, watch live music and more. Cruisin 4 Charity is holding its second annual car show benefiting Dream Acres. The event will have live music from “The Bash”, a silent auction, food vendors, trophies, raffles and will wrap up with a fireworks show.…… MORE
‘My heart breaks’: TRM on the reality of criminalizing homelessness in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – La Manda Broyles with the Topeka Rescue Mission met with the morning crew to talk about their Street Reach surveys, the impact of Topeka’s City ordinance, and what the Supreme Court’s homeless case could mean for those in the community. The Rescue Mission Executive Director touched on the city’s ordinance, saying it…… MORE
Derek Schmidt announces Congressional run for Kansas’ Second District
INDEPENDENCE (KSNT) – Former Kansas Attorney General and 2022 gubernatorial candidate Derek Schmidt is making a run for Kansas’ Second Congressional District. Schmidt’s announcement on Friday comes after Republican Congressman Jake LaTurner announced that he wouldn’t be seeking re-election last week. “My family and I are grateful for the many friends and neighbors who have…… MORE
Cropduster airplane hits power lines in southern Kansas
SUMNER COUNTY (KSNT) – A pilot narrowly avoided injuries after hitting power lines with his crop duster airplane in Sumner County. At 10:40 a.m. on Thursday, a man was crop-dusting with a 1998 Air Tractor about 5 miles northeast of Wellington when he hit some power lines. The power lines were damaged, according to a…… MORE
Morning stabbing at downtown Topeka apartment complex
TOPEKA (KSNT) – An individual showed up at a local hospital this morning after being stabbed at a downtown Topeka apartment complex, police say. At 4:03 a.m., an individual arrived at a local hospital after being stabbed. The individual led police to the 100 block of Topeka Boulevard where they alleged the incident happened, according…… MORE
St. Jude patients’ families are taken care of, sparing no expense
TOPEKA (KSNT) — At St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, patients are able to receive treatment without receiving a single bill for their care. KSNT 27 News spoke with Anna, a former patient at St. Jude. When asked about her battle with cancer and what “St. Jude” means to her, this was her response. “In a…… MORE
Sheriff arrests official with the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas on aggravated domestic battery charge
BROWN COUNTY (KSNT) – An official with a northeast Kansas Native American tribe is under arrest Thursday afternoon. Sheriff John Merchant with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that a search warrant was used around 3 p.m. on April 25 for a home in the 1100 block of Holden Eagle Road…… MORE
St. Jude physicians care for patients after leaving the hospital
TOPEKA (KSNT) – KSNT 27 News had the opportunity to visit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to learn about the hospital’s mission. The facility is centered around collaboration. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes to help save thousands of children worldwide. KSNT 27 News spoke with Emily Hanzlik, she’s an instructor in the…… MORE
Report: Kansas gov. is one of the top 10 most popular in the nation
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A newly released report shows Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is ranked as one of the most popular governors in the nation. Business intelligence company Morning Consult says Kelly is in the top ten list for most popular governors across the U.S. following the release of a new report in April 2024. She…… MORE
