Category Archives: Local News
Armyworms are attacking yards in Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Armyworms are back in Kansas this season, but this year there are more than ever. Armyworms are a type of caterpillar. They target healthy and clean yards, and then they start eating. ...
Aug 08, 2025
161 years after his death, this Civil War soldier can finally rest
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Civil War soldier Moses Banks of the 2nd Kansas State Militia (KSM) can finally rest peacefully thanks to a Holton woman's campaign to get him a headstone. Trisha Johnson from Holton h...
Aug 08, 2025
Public health advisory issued for popular summer hangout spot in Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas health officials are monitoring a "new and evolving health concern" at a popular local wildlife area. Jill Bronaugh with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) s...
Aug 08, 2025
Motorcyclist clocked at 164 mph on the Kansas Turnpike
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - State troopers stopped a local motorcyclist in Shawnee County recently after spotting the motorist traveling at more than 160 mph. The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) reported in a...
Aug 08, 2025
Commissioner talks road projects, Gage Park and Founders Fest
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County Commissioner Bill Riphahn discussed road work and upcoming events on the 27 News morning show on Friday. Riphahn talked about 45th Street in north Topeka; he said the co...
Aug 08, 2025
Bankruptcy causes two teen fashion stores to shut down at West Ridge Mall
TOPEKA (KSNT) - West Ridge Mall is losing two more stores this year after a major retail company filed for bankruptcy. 27 News talked with West Ridge Mall Manager Casey Richardson on Friday, Aug. 8 ab...
Aug 08, 2025
Gov. Kelly orders flags to be flown half-staff to honor Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly on Friday ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming, who was killed in the line of duty. In accordance with...
Aug 08, 2025
Unclear why officials voted to fire Valley Falls police chief
VALLEY FALLS (KSNT) - The City of Valley Falls has fired its chief of police. City leaders voted 3-1 to fire Chief of Police Carrie Clark on Wednesday, Aug. 6. following an executive session. Before e...
Aug 08, 2025
Topeka Fire Department celebrates fire station reopening
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Fire Department (TFD) is reopening a local fire station after significant renovations. The TFD is reopening a newly renovated fire station on Friday, Aug. 8 at 2447 Southeas...
Aug 08, 2025
Victim identified in Topeka’s 14th murder of the year
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department identified the victim in Topeka's 14th homicide investigation of the year. Lt. Ronnie Connell said in a press release Thursday Drew Davis, 42, of Topeka di...
Aug 07, 2025
