Category Archives: Local News

Tax incentives approved for Topeka real estate developer

Tax incentives approved for Topeka real estate developer

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The City of Topeka approved a tax incentive plan that will spread out the cost of special assessment taxes in the Lauren’s Bay neighborhood for Topeka Real Estate Developer Jim Klausman. On Tuesday, April 8 the Topeka City Council voted to establish a community improvement district (CID) for 16 properties in the…MORE

Deadly crash in Brown Co. shuts down highway

Deadly crash in Brown Co. shuts down highway

BROWN COUNTY (KSNT) – The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) is working the scene of a deadly crash in Brown County on Wednesday. Around 6:15 a.m., the KHP responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash near mile marker 353 on US-36 Highway, close to the Brown County line. KHP Spokeswoman Jodi Clary told 27 News one…MORE

Invasive tree species in full bloom in Shawnee County

Invasive tree species in full bloom in Shawnee County

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Callery Pear Trees, better known as Bradford Pear Trees are in full bloom. But what do you need to know about this invasive plant? These trees continue to spread every year. Although many people think it is a beautiful tree, experts say they come with a lot of problems.  Washburn University celebrates…MORE

Topeka crews see, repair 21,000 more potholes since 2021

Topeka crews see, repair 21,000 more potholes since 2021

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Crews with the City of Topeka have already repaired more than 27,000 potholes so far this year. Topeka’s City Council received the latest news about Topeka Public Works Streets Department’s efforts to fill the potholes in the capital city on Tuesday, April 8. According to a presentation from the city, there are…MORE

Tariffs impact technology, what Kansans should know

Tariffs impact technology, what Kansans should know

TOPEKA (KSNT) – With massive tariffs on China set to take effect Wednesday, April 9 at midnight, everyday items from the foreign country will soon see a steeper price at the checkout counter. With most parts and pieces coming from outside our borders, the tech sector will be majorly impacted. Prices for the next iPhone,…MORE

Washburn University celebrates 3rd Spanish Immersion Day

Washburn University celebrates 3rd Spanish Immersion Day

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Students from various Topeka high schools were immersed in the Spanish culture. Across Washburn University’s Memorial Union students danced, drew and more while learning about the cultural background for each art form from Washburn Spanish Club members. Spanish Professor and Spanish Club Coordinator, Georgina Tenny, started the Spanish Immersion Day program as…MORE

Man charged in Seneca priest’s death wrote about religion, more to local newspaper

Man charged in Seneca priest’s death wrote about religion, more to local newspaper

SENECA (KSNT) – Gary Hermesch, the man charged for allegedly shooting and killing a Catholic priest in Seneca had previously shared his opinions in a local newspaper. From January 2021 to March 2024, Hermesch submitted entries to The Courier-Tribune, a newspaper covering Seneca and Nemaha County. The Courier-Tribune shared copies of six issues with 27…MORE

Human remains found in 1973 identified as missing Kansas City, Kansas teen

Human remains found in 1973 identified as missing Kansas City, Kansas teen

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Human remains found near Garnett, Kansas in 1973 have been positively identified as a Kansas City, Kansas teenager who disappeared in 1972. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) said the decomposing remains of an unidentified male were located three miles southeast of Garnett, off 1550 Road on April 18, 1973. He…MORE

650 acres burned in Riley County wildfire

650 acres burned in Riley County wildfire

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Riley County officials report an estimated 650 acres of land was scorched by a wildfire on Monday, requiring a large response from local and state firefighters. Riley County reports that firefighters with the Riley County Fire District #1 were called around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 7 to a brush fire burning…MORE

Kansas gov. approves nine new laws Tuesday

Kansas gov. approves nine new laws Tuesday

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed several bills Tuesday, ushering in a slew of new laws for the Sunflower State this year. Kelly signed nine bills on April 8, according to a press release from the Office of the Governor. The legislation approved by Kelly and her fellow lawmakers include the following:…MORE