TOPEKA (KSNT) – Washburn University is getting ready to “break glass” on a major renovation project that will transform the look of a more than 50-year-old building. Washburn University will hold a transformation ceremony from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10 to help kick off the expansive renovation work planned for the…… MORE
EMPORIA (KSNT) – The Emporia Police Department (EPD) has arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with a homicide investigation. According to the EPD, around 7 a.m. on Sunday, May 25, police were called to reports of an unconscious person at a residence in the 200 block of W. 10th Ave. First responders found 57-year-old Adolfo…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – New information is out after a man was accused of spraying bullets at an occupied car in central Topeka earlier this year. 27 News obtained court documents this month that detail new information about what led up to the arrest of Rahjgerio G. Smith, 24, for several charges, including murder in the…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State health officials are keeping an eye on a local lake due to the presence of damaging algae that is feeding on an abundance of nutrient sources in the water. Lake Shawnee is regularly impacted by blue-green algae alerts which sometimes result in the closure of recreational water activities and its swimming…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State health officials are keeping an eye on a local lake due to the presence of damaging algae that is feeding on an abundance of nutrient sources in the water. Lake Shawnee is regularly impacted by blue-green algae alerts which sometimes result in the closure of recreational water activities and its swimming…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – While rain hindered some outdoor activity plans this Memorial Day, people were able to spend it in other ways. Businesses at West Ridge Mall saw many customers walk the halls and come into their storefronts. “Today is very busy. People are packing in,” Petland employee Josh Hughes said. “And again, I think…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Lodging Association is sounding the alarm on tourism in the capital city. They say a big part of that is due to Hotel Topeka and the closure of Heartland Motorsports Park. Topeka’s tourism taxes is $50,000 off track for 2025, 15% less than expected. They say most of the shortfall…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Lodging Association is sounding the alarm on tourism in the capital city. They say a big part of that is due to Hotel Topeka and the closure of Heartland Motorsports Park. Topeka’s tourism taxes is $50,000 off track for 2025, 15% less than expected. They say most of the shortfall…… MORE
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – A major highway in Kansas was closed in both directions in Junction City due to a crash on Monday afternoon. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) reports on KanDrive that I-70 was closed both east and westbound in the area of Grandview Plaza due to a crash on May 26. This…… MORE
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – A major highway in Kansas is closed in both directions in Junction City due to a crash on Monday. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) reports on KanDrive that I-70 is closed both east and westbound in the area of Grandview Plaza due to a crash on May 26. This crash…… MORE
