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21st annual Cruis’n and Cook’n car show in Osage City

21st annual Cruis’n and Cook’n car show in Osage City

OSAGE CITY (KSNT) – The 21st annual Cruis’n and Cook’n car show in Osage City kicks off on Saturday with 300-350 cars expected to attend. All makes and models of cars, trucks, vans, classics, muscle cars, antiques, street rods, rat rods and motorcycles are welcome to enter with awards presented for the best in the…MORE

Months-long investigation leads to drug bust in Junction City

Months-long investigation leads to drug bust in Junction City

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – The Junction City Police Department (JCPD) announced that it arrested a local man following a months-long narcotics investigation. Officers with the JCPD executed search warrants at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9 on a residence in the 1100 block of Haven Drive and another in the 2200 block of Thompson Drive.…MORE

Mays talks Tulip Time, SNCO safety, parks catalog

Mays talks Tulip Time, SNCO safety, parks catalog

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County (SNCO) Commissioner Aaron Mays joined the 27 News morning show to talk about Tulip Time – Tulips at Twilight, SNCO Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (SS4A) and SNCO parks and recreation online catalog. A highly anticipated event, Tulips at Twilight kicks off tonight at Old Prairie Town! The annual celebration event…MORE

Bill requiring child support payments for unborn children, more becomes law

Bill requiring child support payments for unborn children, more becomes law

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas lawmakers overrode several of Governor Laura Kelly’s vetoes, allowing several bills to become law. On Thursday, April 10, lawmakers in the Kansas Senate and House of Representatives started their veto session, and overrode many of the bills that Kelly vetoed. To override the governor’s veto in both chambers, lawmakers in both…MORE

Topeka JUMP calls for action to solve city-wide issues

Topeka JUMP calls for action to solve city-wide issues

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka organization is calling for action to solve issues in the capital city. Topeka jump held their Nehemiah Action Testimony Assembly Thursday, April 10. Hundreds of people attended the assembly to address issues in the community. This includes homelessness, violence reduction, and affordable housing. 27 News previously reported the city said…MORE

5 arrested on attempted murder charges in Manhattan

5 arrested on attempted murder charges in Manhattan

Update 4:36 p.m. The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) arrested two more individuals in connection to a November 2024 shooting. On April 3, 2025, RCPD arrested a 20-year-old man from California was arrested for his warrant for two counts of attempted murder in the first degree, aggravated robbery and aggravated endangering a child, contributing to…MORE

6 arrested on attempted murder charges in Manhattan

6 arrested on attempted murder charges in Manhattan

Update 4:36 p.m. The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) arrested two more individuals in connection to a November 2024 shooting. On April 3, 2025, RCPD arrested a 20-year-old man from California was arrested for his warrant for two counts of attempted murder in the first degree, aggravated robbery and aggravated endangering a child, contributing to…MORE

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation makes charitable donations

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation makes charitable donations

MAYETTA (KSNT) – Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation donated a lot to local charities Thursday morning. The tribe donated $52,000 to 13 northeast Kansas organizations during its charitable contributions award banquet at Prairie Band Casino. “We work and play here, and we want to help those who are less fortunate,” John Tuckwin, casino spokesman said. “The…MORE

Three arrested on attempted murder charges in Manhattan

Three arrested on attempted murder charges in Manhattan

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) arrested three individuals on Wednesday on charges including attempted murder in the 1st degree. According to the RCPD, the three arrests stem from an incident that happened on Nov. 30, 2024 when officers were called to a report of a shooting in the 2000 block of…MORE

Firefighter suffers minor injuries fighting Cable Dahmer fire

Firefighter suffers minor injuries fighting Cable Dahmer fire

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Fire Department (TFD) reported that one of its firefighters suffered minor injuries while working a fire at the Cable Dahmer Chevrolet Building in Topeka. At 10:35 p.m. on Wednesday, the TFD was called to the 3700 block of Topeka Boulevard for reports of a structure fire. Firefighters found smoke and…MORE