EMPORIA (KSNT) – Emporia State University (ESU) has named the next leader of the Lady Hornets Basketball team. ESU Director of Athletics David Spafford announced that Melissa (MJ) Baker will be the ninth head coach of the Lady Hornets basketball program. “I am honored and humbled to accept the role as Head Coach of the…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Top state officials say a popular Kansas tourism program for families and their children is returning for the summer of 2025. Kansas’ Sunflower Summer program, which offers participants the chance to visit numerous attractions and tourist destination across the state for free, will be open from July 12 to Aug. 3. The…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police are investigating a shooting in central Topeka Tuesday that drew a large law enforcement presence to the area. Dan Garrett with the City of Topeka told 27 News that at around 1 p.m. on April 15 officers with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) were in the area of the 2000 block…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly is asking for federal help after fires, severe thunderstorms and other violent weather events took place one month ago. Kelly sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on April 15 seeking a major presidential disaster declaration. This declaration is due to areas across Kansas that may…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A large law enforcement presence is in central Topeka Tuesday afternoon following reports of gunshots in the area. Dan Garrett with the City of Topeka told 27 News that at around 1 p.m. on April 15 officers with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) were in the area of the 2000 block of…… MORE
Context: The above video initially aired on April 14, 2025. TOPEKA (KSNT) – City of Topeka leaders are considering raising the cost for people looking to park in the downtown area next year. The City of Topeka reports the current parking rates in the downtown area are not bringing in enough revenue. Added to this…… MORE
Context: The above video initially aired on April 14, 2025. TOPEKA (KSNT) – City of Topeka leaders are considering raising the cost for people looking to park in the downtown area next year. The City of Topeka reports the current parking rates in the downtown area are not bringing in enough revenue. Added to this…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is asking that millions in funds stripped from the state’s education department be restored. Kelly announced in a press release on April 15 that her office is calling on the administration of U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to restore around $22.6 million in federal funding to the…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas advocates and lawmakers have tried for years to legalize marijuana but after years of trying have yet to find success. So, what’s holding the state back and can advocates hold onto hope that weed will ever be legalized in Kansas? Lawmakers were back in session in the spring of 2025 but…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – People of all abilities got to experience an unforgettable visit to the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center on Monday. Dialogue Coffee House and the Capper Foundation teamed up to host Dialogue Abilities Day on April 14. Attendees enjoyed up-close animal encounters, had the chance to feel different animal furs, interact with exhibits and…… MORE
