Category Archives: Local News

Pottawatomie County honors 50 local vets for service and sacrifice

Pottawatomie County honors 50 local vets for service and sacrifice

WESTMORELAND (KSNT) – Monday, April 14, community members gathered in Westmoreland for the latest Veterans Memorial Plaque reveal. The latest edition to the memorial was dedicated to 50 former military members across all service branches who currently or previously have called Pottawatomie County home. Honoring those who put their life on the line while they’re…MORE

Ramp closures, reduced lanes for two major Topeka highways

Ramp closures, reduced lanes for two major Topeka highways

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will be reducing lanes of traffic on a major highway in Topeka this week. On Tuesday, April 15 KDOT will be reducing lanes of travel on US-24 Highway and on US-75 Highway for a multi-bridge repair project. The northbound bridge over US-24 will be reduced to…MORE

23-year-old dead in Geary County crash: KHP

23-year-old dead in Geary County crash: KHP

GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) – A Manhattan local is dead following a crash in Geary County on Sunday. The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) reports the crash happened around 10:30 p.m. on April 13 on K-177 just south of where it intersects with I-70 in Geary County. A Toyota Corolla was traveling north on the highway when…MORE

Minority Business Spotlight – Essentia Salon and Spa

Minority Business Spotlight – Essentia Salon and Spa

Essentia Salon & Spa provides an affordable, unforgettable experience for each guest through the delivery of exceptional service with the utmost professionalism and courtesy. They believe in creating remarkable relationships, between our service professionals and clients in a friendly, sanitary comfortable environment.MORE

Minority Business Spotlight – Cortez Transportation

Minority Business Spotlight – Cortez Transportation

Cortez Transportation Company, Inc., has built a solid reputation by providing professional and reliable ground transportation services in Northeast Kansas. Offering safe, discreet, first-class transportation services for individuals and groups.MORE

Minority Business Spotlight – Omni Circle Group

Minority Business Spotlight – Omni Circle Group

Omni Circle is a Topeka-based nonprofit organization providing personal and professional development of members dedicated to creating a diverse community that achieves success while building environmental sustainability.MORE

‘Smiley face’ in space to appear over Kansas, here’s when

‘Smiley face’ in space to appear over Kansas, here’s when

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansans who turn their eyes skyward, and use a little imagination, will have a chance to spot a rare smiley face in space later this month. 27 News spoke with NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Brenda Culbertson about the upcoming celestial event to learn how people can best enjoy it. She said that…MORE

Bill passed to extend firework sales in Kansas

Bill passed to extend firework sales in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Thanks to Senate Bill 199, fireworks can now be sold year-round in Kansas, and retailers are deciding if it’s worth it or not. The law was signed on Wednesday, April 9, but retailers may be opting out.One retailer tells 27 News that shipments are now more expensive because of tariffs, and that…MORE