Category Archives: Local News
City of Topeka planning and development director stepping down
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A top Topeka administrator is stepping down from her role with the city later this month. City of Topeka spokesman Dan Garrett said in a statement that Friedman, the city's current pla...
Aug 06, 2025
Topeka city manager speaks out after city attorney resigns
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka's city manager is speaking out Wednesday following the sudden departure of City Attorney Amanda Stanley. 27 News got in touch with Topeka City Manager Robert Perez on Aug. 6 reg...
Aug 06, 2025
Mental health fundraiser kicks off next week in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Pam Evans with the Family Service and Guidance Center joined the 27 News morning show on Wednesday to discuss the organization's signature mental health fundraiser, Works of Heart, tha...
Aug 06, 2025
Parts of Topeka Law Enforcement Center close temporarily due to ‘ongoing maintenance issues’
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Portions of the Capital City's Law Enforcement Center were closed to the general public Wednesday due to maintenance problems. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) announced in a press r...
Aug 06, 2025
New health clinic under construction in Emporia, set to open in 2028
EMPORIA (KSNT) - A northeast Kansas healthcare center is celebrating the start of construction work on a new clinic in Emporia. Taylor Bugg with Stormont Vail Health said in a press release that work ...
Aug 06, 2025
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Manhattan crash
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A 71-year-old motorcyclist from Manhattan was seriously injured after being hit by a truck on Tuesday. The Riley County Police Department reports that officers were called around 7:...
Aug 06, 2025
Major Fairlawn road construction coming up in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A major road construction project will start soon on Southwest Fairlawn Road. The City of Topeka said in a press release that construction project will begin on Monday, Aug. 18 on Sout...
Aug 06, 2025
Bear cubs arrive at Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Zoo reports that its family is getting bigger this week as it welcomes in two black bear cubs. Brea Schmidt with the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center said in a press rel...
Aug 06, 2025
Sole Reason expands operations to Manhattan
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Sole Reason, a Topeka-based non-profit, is expanding its operations to Manhattan to further help kids in need. Since 2016, Sole Reason has provided nearly 9,500 pairs of shoes to ...
Aug 05, 2025
Art auction raises cash for Topeka mental health care facility
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local organization that helps thousands of Kansans with mental health support is gearing up for one of its biggest nights of the year. The Topeka Family Service & Guidance Center...
Aug 05, 2025
