Category Archives: Local News

Constitution Hall to reopen in downtown Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A major historic site in downtown Topeka with deep ties to Kansas' past is getting ready to reopen to the public. Constitution Hall State Historic Site will be celebrating its grand re...
Matthew Self Mar 31, 2026

New one-time direct flight option to Phoenix available at Manhattan Regional Airport
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Wildcat fans can fly in class this fall to an upcoming football game with Arizona State. The Manhattan Regional Airport reported on March 31 that American Airlines will be offering ...
Matthew Self Mar 31, 2026

Firefighters battled house fire in central Topeka on Tuesday morning
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Firefighters battled a house fire in central Topeka Tuesday morning. The Topeka Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 10:04 a.m. in the area of Southwest 19th Street an...
Matthew Self Mar 31, 2026

Body found in Geary County river identified: Sheriff
GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) - Geary County deputies have released the identity of a body found near the Republican River last Sunday. The Geary County Sheriff's Office said that deputies were called to an uns...
Matthew Self Mar 31, 2026

New apartments, Topeka budget and more with City Manager Robert Perez
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka City Manager Robert Perez stopped by the 27 News studio Monday to chat about big construction projects and the city's budget going into 2027. Perez answered questions on large-s...
Matthew Self Mar 30, 2026

Sloth bear ‘Kartick’ arrives at Sunset Zoo, could help vulnerable species
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A new arrival at the Sunset Zoo is drawing attention and could play a big role in protecting a declining species. Kartick, an eight-year-old sloth bear, arrived at Manhatt...
Delaney Gregory Mar 30, 2026

Sinkhole in Emporia discovered after police car falls in
EMPORIA (KSNT) - New details are emerging after a sinkhole forced a street closure in downtown Emporia over the weekend. According to the City of Emporia's Engineering Department, the collapse is beli...
Lexy Urban Mar 30, 2026

Passengers run away after rollover crash in central Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - First responders are working at the scene of a reported rollover crash in central Topeka on Monday. Police are in the area of Southwest Huntoon Street and Southwest Polk Street on Marc...
Matthew Self Mar 30, 2026

Police warn of fines for people who use dirt bikes, ATVs on Topeka streets
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka's top cop is reminding locals to obey posted traffic laws when using all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes while on the city's streets. Kimberly Qualls with the City of Topek...
Matthew Self Mar 30, 2026

‘They will be greatly missed’: Two Emporia zoo animals die
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Staff at the Emporia zoo reported Monday that two of its animals have died. The David Traylor Zoo announced on March 30 the deaths of two of its resident animals: a Netherland dwarf r...
Matthew Self Mar 30, 2026


