Category Archives: Local News
Shawnee County files lawsuit against numerous property owners in tax dispute
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Board of Shawnee County Commissioners has filed a lawsuit Friday against the owners of numerous properties in southwest Topeka. Shawnee County spokeswoman Amanda Monhollon said in ...
Sep 12, 2025
How did Italian Wall Lizards end up in Topeka?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - If you've ever noticed lizards running around Topeka and wondered where they come from, you're not alone. They are Italian wall lizards. Their arrival in the area can be traced back to...
Sep 12, 2025
Demolition scheduled for bridge over I-70 in Junction City
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - Kansas transportation officials are getting ready to start a major bridge demolition project on I-70 near Junction City. The Kansa Department of Transportation (KDOT) is set to ...
Sep 12, 2025
Dog attack on local trail prompts alarm from bicyclist group in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local group of cyclists are sounding the alarm after it said one of its members was attacked by a homeless person's dog on a Topeka trail. The Kaw Valley Bicycle Club reported that a...
Sep 12, 2025
Seniors to face off in Emporia granny basketball game
Context: The above video initially aired Sept. 16, 2023. EMPORIA (KSNT) - Kansas seniors will be dressed in 1920s-style uniforms while they compete in the Granny Basketball tournament happening in Emp...
Sep 11, 2025
Emporia area plants may expand in 2026, silence on former Tyson plant’s future
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Emporia is working to recover almost a year after a major food production plant announced it would be closing up shop. 27 News reached back out to the City of Emporia and T...
Sep 11, 2025
Great American Market 2025 coming to Emporia
EMPORIA (KSNT) - The annual Great American Market will fill more than six city blocks, bringing a variety of goods to browse and buy in Emporia this year. The Great American Market, hosted by Emporia ...
Sep 11, 2025
Security Benefit anticipates adding over 50 jobs
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Security Benefit is anticipates adding up to 55 jobs over the next five years with compensation exceeding $100,000. The Joint Economic Development Organization board of Topeka and Shaw...
Sep 10, 2025
Kansas Museum of History reopening after three years of renovations
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas History Museum showcased its progress to the public during a years-long renovation process. 27 News found out what visitors can expect. The renovation of the museum includes...
Sep 10, 2025
GO Topeka Reaccredited by the International Economic Development Council
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announces that GO Topeka has once again been recognized as one of 92 economic development organizations accredited as an Accredite...
Sep 10, 2025
