TEXAS (KSNT) – The Kansas State Fire Marshal’s (KSFM) office is sharing an update on Kansas Task Force 1 that was deployed to help with deadly flooding in Texas on Friday. The task force used two boats and two ATVs in the field and was joined by K9 teams, according to a social media post…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka drivers eager to start using the boulevard again still have months to go before transportation officials reopen it to traffic over the Kansas River. 27 News got in touch with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) this week to find out when local drivers can expect to use Topeka Boulevard fully…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka shoppers have a new place to seek out bargain deals at a bargain deals store. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet will hold a grand opening at a new store in the Capital City later this month to offer locals the chance to get bargain deals. The grand opening for the store will be at…… MORE
RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) – Riley County announced that it would no longer be offering driver’s license renewals as part of a cost-saving measure. On Friday, July 18, Riley County announced that the Treasurer’s Office will stop processing license renewals after Aug. 29, 2025. Starting in September, residents will need to go to the Kansas Department…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topekans will soon be able to dine on barbecue at a new local restaurant starting this weekend. Alec Weaver with Deano’s at Deer Creek said his new restaurant will open for business at 7 a.m. on Friday, July 18. Customers will be able to take advantage of the restaurant’s breakfast menu options…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Massachusetts food producer is recalling more than 24,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken sausage products that may be contaminated with materials like plastic. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the recall on July 17. Kayem Foods Inc. out of Massachusetts is recalling 24,173…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Shawnee County (SNCO) Election Commissioner, Andrew Howell, joined the 27 News morning show to discuss early voting for the 2025 Primary Election. 27 News and Commissioner Howell discussed races on the 2025 Municipal Primary Ballot, absentee ballot mailing date and application deadline and early voting dates and hours. Voters registered in…… MORE
AUBURN (KSNT) — One person was killed in a house fire Thursday evening in Auburn. The fire was reported just after 6:30 p.m. State Fire Marshal Mark Engholm is assisting Shawnee County Fire District #2 in the investigation. He told 27 News one person died, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Authorities…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Evergy is one step closer to possibly raising its customer rates. On Monday, the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) will begin hearings on the energy provider’s proposed rate increase. In January, Evergy filed and application with the KCC requesting an annual base rate change of $192 million. On Tuesday, it filed a settlement…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – First responders are working to remove a semi-truck in northern Kansas on Thursday that has rolled onto its side and is blocking traffic. Marshall County Emergency Management shared on social media the truck is blocking part of Highway 77 about eight miles north of Marysville. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) initially…… MORE
