Category Archives: Local News

Two local non-profits are partnering up for a golf tournament

Two local non-profits are partnering up for a golf tournament

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Two local non-profits are partnering up for a golf tournament. Paul Roberts with Silverbackks and Patrick Yancey with Let’s Help joined the 27 News morning show to talk about their upcoming golf tournament, Feed Topeka. The first annual event will be a golf tournament at 9 a.m. on June 14 at the…MORE

Topeka officer involved shooting investigation

Topeka officer involved shooting investigation

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka Police Department (TPD) responded to a late-night domestic disturbance call. Around 11:54 p.m. on Thursday night, officers responded to a disturbance call in the 1500 block of SW 24th St. According to TPD, officers made contact with the suspect and the individual started shooting from the home. The TPD said officers…MORE

Man charged in shooting near Topeka school

Man charged in shooting near Topeka school

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Prosecutors are charging a man connected to a shooting near a local high school earlier this week. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced in a press release Thursday a 48-year-old Topeka man has been formally charged for the following: Attempted Murder in the Second Degree (Intentional) Aggravated Battery – (Knowingly Causing…MORE

Manhattan local competing in new reality TV show

Manhattan local competing in new reality TV show

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – One of Manhattan’s own is competing on national television for a chance to win $250,000. Jonah Evarts is a contestant on NBC’s ‘Destination X’. Players are blindfolded and dropped in mystery locations, using strategy to figure out where they are. Jonah was born and raised in Manhattan, Kansas. He turned his love…MORE

Topeka Veteran receives life changing renovation

Topeka Veteran receives life changing renovation

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Richey Miles served for 16 years in the Army as a Military Police Officer. In his 5th, and final deployment, he was medevacked out after suffering cartilage damage to his knee. Miles has been in need of an accessible shower, that’s where West Shore Homes stepped in. Through their ‘West Shore for…MORE

Topeka Police Department hosts picnic to meet with community

Topeka Police Department hosts picnic to meet with community

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Violent crime has taken a toll across Topeka for the past few years. That’s why the Topeka Police Department (TPD) is taking a new approach to reduce the violence. Officers held a picnic at Little Oakland Park on Thursday. Residents got the chance to speak with police on new strategies to crack…MORE

What to know for Fight Night 2.0 at Evergy Plaza

What to know for Fight Night 2.0 at Evergy Plaza

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Thousands of people are getting ready to make their way to Topeka’s downtown area for another round of live boxing on Saturday. Fight Night at Evergy Plaza 2.0 features Topekan John “the Iron Man” Cantrell taking on Jurmain “the Shocker” McDonald for the title fight. It’s the biggest event for the plaza,…MORE

Kansas rabbis mourn death of KU grad and Israeli Embassy staff member

Kansas rabbis mourn death of KU grad and Israeli Embassy staff member

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Many people are mourning the death of Sarah Milgrim, a Kansan and Israeli Embassy staff member who was shot and killed alongside her boyfriend in Washington D.C on Wednesday. Many people are feeling shock, grief, devastation and other emotions in the aftermath of the killings. It comes after Sarah Milgrim and her…MORE

Search underway in south central Kansas for missing Overland Park woman

Search underway in south central Kansas for missing Overland Park woman

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — An 81-year-old Overland Park woman, Jerry McConnell, has been missing for a week now. Her son, Rick McConnell, says he filed the report last Friday after she didn’t make it back to Overland Park from Harrisonville, Missouri. ‘We are heartbroken’: KU alumna killed in Washington, D.C. shooting “There have been a…MORE

Restaurant opening at Lake Perry following renovations

Restaurant opening at Lake Perry following renovations

TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Wednesday, the Lake Perry Marina announced that a new restaurant will be opening this weekend at Lake Perry. On Saturday, Captain’s Grille will open to the public. The restaurant was originally High Tide 21 but has been renovated to start a new chapter. According to the announcement by Captain’s Grille, the…MORE