MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Officials in Riley County are highlighting the dangers that come with illegal drug use and alcoholism this week as they monitor a troubling rise in suspected overdoses in the community. Vivienne Leyva with Riley County said in a press release on June 18 that officials with the Kansas Department of Health and…… MORE
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – A new store with a big focus on German food and culture is open to customers in Junction City. 27 News got in touch with Susanna Richie, owner of Der Deutsche Laden, to learn more about her new business. Her store, which translates to The German Store in English, opened on…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State wildlife officials are asking Kansans to weigh in on a plan to help conserve at-risk native species and habitats. Laura Clawson with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) announced in a press release on June 17 that a revised draft of the Kansas Wildlife Action Plan is in the…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department is working the scene of a crash that is causing minor traffic disruptions in north Topeka on Wednesday. The crash involves at least one vehicle at the intersection of Northwest Topeka Boulevard and Northwest Independence Avenue. City of Topeka cuts DEI language, under contingency Photo by Savannah Meier.Photo…… MORE
MERIDEN (KSNT) – A crash has shut down a local highway just south of Meriden on Wednesday. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) reports that a crash around noon on June 18 has closed K-4 Highway just south of Meriden. The highway is closed between 66th Street and 74th Street. 27 News will add more…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A massive military plane in Topeka completed an 11-hour flight across the ocean as part of an annual training mission. Chief of Public Affairs Briell Zweygardt with the 190th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) in Topeka told 27 News that a flight with 50 passengers on board took off from Forbes Field on…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Ruckert Realty & Auction will be holding a seized asset auction featuring vehicles, parts, tools and restaurant equipment on Thursday in Manhattan. All items are being sold under order of the Kansas Department of Revenue and the Riley County Police Department, according to the auction website. Some vehicles in the auction include…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Several local Topeka organizations are getting together to host a “Summerween” celebration with candy, music and more. GO Topeka, Mars and the North Topeka Arts and Entertainment District (NOTO) are putting their talents together to host a special Halloween party this summer at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 at Redbud Park…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka City Council voted to approve cuts to city code regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) under the condition the matter be referred back to committee so that future amendments can be made. City Councilmember Spencer Duncan motioned to approve changes recommended by Policy and Finance Committee during the Tuesday, June…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced that he is filing charges on Wednesday in connection to a homicide that happened on June 3 in Topeka. Kagay said his office is filing charges against Pearson Carter III, 19, of Topeka, in connection to the shooting death of 29-year-old Topekan Ian A. Mwanki,…… MORE
