Category Archives: Local News
Man found guilty of second-degree murder for deadly 2025 shooting in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County jury reached a verdict on Friday finding a man guilty of second-degree murder in a deadly shooting last year. Devin Miller, 30, was found guilty of the murder of Olivia ...
Feb 20, 2026
Outdoor boating, fishing and hunting show opens in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Calling all outdoor enthusiasts - a big event in Topeka this weekend will be showing off all sorts of equipment to get you outfitted for your next wild adventure. The Topeka Sportsman'...
Feb 20, 2026
Kansas Historical Society hosts video series showcasing Native American history
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Eight Native Americans are featured in a new web video series that explain tribal history. The Kansas Historical Society announced in a social media post on Feb. 19. that it is hosting...
Feb 20, 2026
What to know for wildfire season in Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A representative with the Kansas Forest Service joined the 27 News Morning Show on Friday to chat about wildfire season. Shawna Hartman with the KFS joined 27 News on Feb. 20 to talk a...
Feb 20, 2026
Full I-70 closure to start in early summer in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas transportation officials are releasing new information abut an upcoming total I-70 closure in Topeka that is slated to last for several months. Kate Craft with the Kansas Depart...
Feb 20, 2026
Fort Riley soldiers, families displaced after Junction City apartment fire
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - Kansas soldiers and their families are displaced after a fire damaged an apartment complex in Junction City on Thursday. The Junction City Fire Department responded to a structu...
Feb 20, 2026
Arson suspected for Topeka apartment fire that injured firefighter
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A firefighter suffered injuries following an early morning structure fire in west Topeka that investigators believe was caused by arson. Topeka Fire Department Battalion Chief Drew Cul...
Feb 20, 2026
Central Topeka house burns in electrical fire
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A house fire in central Topeka was determined to have been an electrical fire. The Topeka Fire Department responded to a house fire at around 5 p.m. on Thursday at 2017 SE Massach...
Feb 19, 2026
Survivors of domestic, sexual violence gather at the Kansas Statehouse for day of advocacy
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Survivors of sexual and domestic violence met at the Kansas Statehouse Thursday to share their stories. The Silent Witness Project is a collaboration between families, advocacy agencie...
Feb 19, 2026
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office warns of fake jury duty scam calls
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is warning locals of scam calls that imitate law enforcement that falsely inform people they missed jury duty while making demands for financial compen...
Feb 19, 2026
