Category Archives: Local News
Shawnee County wages and employment increased in 2025
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County saw increases in employment and wages over the past year, according to a report released on Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor...
Mar 17, 2026
Girl Scouts visit the 27 News studio on Tuesday
TOPEKA (KSNT) - This Women's History Month, we are taking a look at the world of Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA serves girls from kindergarten through 12th grade. Members learn the fundamentals o...
Mar 17, 2026
Kansas NEA hosts second annual ‘Lucky to Have Kansas Public Schools Rally’ at the Capitol on Tuesday
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Public educators from across the state were in Topeka - advocating for public schools on Tuesday. The KANSAS NEA hosted its second annual "Lucky to Have Kansas Public Schools Rally" at ...
Mar 17, 2026
SENT Inc. raising money to provide Topeka families with air conditioners this summer
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Spring is just about here and, while it might not feel like it today, so are the warmer temperatures. One Topeka group is looking ahead to help local families beat the upcoming heat. S...
Mar 17, 2026
Topeka Goodyear plant to shut down temporarily in April
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Work at a major Topeka employer will come to a halt for seven days in early April. Kylie Ulanski, a media spokeswoman for the tire production company Goodyear, told 27 news on March 17...
Mar 17, 2026
Speed limit knocked down on K-99 highway sections in Lyon County
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Work crews are swapping out the speed limit signs on a highway north of Emporia this week as the top speed is reduced. The Lyon County government announced on March 17 in a social medi...
Mar 17, 2026
Osage City area reported cell phone service disruptions on Friday, caused by hardware failure
OSAGE COUNTY (KSNT) - Some AT&T users in Osage City reportedly experienced degraded cell phone service this past weekend. According to the Osage County Sheriff's Office in a social media post on M...
Mar 16, 2026
Golden Eagle Casino suddenly closes Monday, here’s why
BROWN COUNTY (KSNT) - A casino in northeast Kansas closed its doors on Monday afternoon. Golden Eagle Casino in Brown County suddenly shut its doors at 4 p.m. on March 16, per a social media statement...
Mar 16, 2026
Firefighters respond to a residential fire north of Topeka on Monday afternoon
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Firefighters responded to a residential structure fire north of Topeka on Monday afternoon. Firefighters responded to a reported residential structure fire, with the initial call comin...
Mar 16, 2026
Topeka ER and Hospital expands medical coverage for veterans and active-duty service members
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka ER and Hospital announced on Monday that it is working with a healthcare program for veterans and active-duty service members. Director of Marketing Jami Nichols for Topeka ...
Mar 16, 2026
