TOPEKA (KSNT) — To preserve approximately $45 million in federal funding, the City of Topeka’s governing body may vote to change city code by cutting its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Office and amending its policy statement. According to the preliminary meeting agenda, the city risks losing federal funding that helps provide services for homelessness,…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Working for you, 27 News reached out to the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) to find out what happens to inmates who die with nobody to claim them. KDOC Public Information Officer David Thompson said if an inmate dies and they aren’t claimed, they will be cremated within four days of their…… MORE
WESTMORELAND (KSNT) – One year ago today a powerful tornado tore through the town of Westmoreland. The storm leaving behind a path of destruction, and one person didn’t survive. Early three dozen homes in total were either damaged or destroyed. 27 News was on the grounds in the aftermath of this tornado, our crews capturing…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka police officer is now laid to rest. 53-year-old Topeka police Lieutenant Eddie Stanley died unexpectedly last week. The Lieutenant’s funeral procession brought first responders from around Kansas together in the capital city. Officials said the Lieutenant died early last week following a medical emergency. Stanley joined the Topeka Police force…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Pickleball fans won’t have to wait long for a new arena in the capital city. Ichabod’s Grille will debut their three new pickleball courts on Thursday, May 1. Connected to the back of the bar and grill, the new addition was announced back in October of 2024. Managers are excited to create…… MORE
COUNCIL GROVE (KSNT) – A local marina is fearful of what the future has in store for it as a federal hiring freeze threatens to shut down nearby campground areas down this summer. 27 News spoke to Ginger Tauton, owner of the Council Grove Marina, on Wednesday, April 30. She recently put the word out…… MORE
WAMEGO (KSNT) – Wamego High School completed its 14th honor flight on Thursday, April 30, giving veterans the chance for closure. It was a first-class homecoming celebration for 25 students and veterans, returning home from Washington D.C.; which also falls on the same day for the 50th anniversary for the end of the Vietnam War.…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas lawmakers were busy during the 2025 session of the state’s Legislature, passing numerous new laws set to take effect in the near future. State residents can expect some changes moving forward now that the 2025 session of the Kansas Legislature has officially wrapped up with Governor Laura Kelly issuing the last…… MORE
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW) — A new state grant program aims to address a common challenge faced by rural Kansas communities: the high cost and complexity of building modern community centers. The Blueprint to Build initiative, announced by the Kansas Department of Commerce, streamlines the process for small towns to create multi-use community spaces by providing…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County park officials are inviting people to give their opinions at some upcoming pop-up meetings aimed at expanding and improving local public trails. Sean Zears with Shawnee County Parks & Recreation (SCP+R) said in a press release on April 30 that locals are encouraged to take part in the Trails and…… MORE
