Category Archives: Local News
Vision 2040 will guide Riley County development for decades
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Riley County is seeking community input for a plan that will guide land use and development in the area for the next 20 years. Vision 2040, also known as the Riley County Together c...
Nov 06, 2025
Rear-end crash on Highway 75 caused after driver slowed down for loose dogs
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - First responders are at the scene of a crash on U.S. 75 Highway north of Topeka on Thursday. A 27 News Reporter said emergency crews are at the scene of a crash around 12:15 p....
Nov 06, 2025
Ballfields in Manhattan renamed after $500k deal
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The CiCo Ballfields in Manhattan will be renamed following a 10-year naming rights agreement approved by city commissioners. On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Parks Director of Parks and Recreati...
Nov 06, 2025
Water disruptions possible during Emporia construction
EMPORIA (KSNT) - The City of Emporia announced that a contractor will close part of an intersection that's part of the city's east-to-west interstate for a water improvement project. Starting on Nov. ...
Nov 06, 2025
‘It’s been a good run’: Topeka hair salon owner to retire after 50 years of cutting hair
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The owner of a cozy and rustic Topeka hair salon is reflecting on his decades of service to the local community as he prepares to retire. Terry Stearman has been working at Touch of Cl...
Nov 06, 2025
City inches closer to checking out of Hotel Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Hotel Topeka could officially have a buyer within a week. The city purchased the hotel more than two years ago for around $7.6 million. Since then, the city has invested over $10 milli...
Nov 05, 2025
Community Taco Feast to help those impacted by SNAP
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The community is coming together to support those affected by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) shutdown with a little food and a lot of fun. The advocacy group "Fee...
Nov 05, 2025
Phenomenal Creations arts and crafts store opens in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT)- There's a new place making its mark in Topeka with fun art activities for people of all ages. Phenomenal Creations had its grand opening on Wednesday, Nov. 5. You can paint, decorate t-...
Nov 05, 2025
‘Oh SNAP!’: Fundraiser opens to support Topeka families
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka is launching a fundraising campaign to help local families who are suffering due to shortages in funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Th...
Nov 05, 2025
Short-notice Topeka car show will collect holiday gifts for kids
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local organizer is putting together a car show for this weekend with the goal of collecting Christmas presents for kids. Starting at noon and going until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, ...
Nov 05, 2025
