TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Rescue Mission (TRM) has issued an update Wednesday after one of its staff members was critically injured in an alleged attack last week. The TRM posted to social media on April 9, reporting that its staff member who was injured on Friday, April 4, is still in critical but stable…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Evergy has filed a petition with the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) requesting approval to construct new power generating assets and is asking for the recovery of construction work, which would result in rate hikes for customers. On Tuesday, April 8, the public comments timeframe for the request ended with the next evidentiary…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Councilman for District 5 and Deputy Mayor Brett Kell joined the 27 News morning show to talk about helping people before they become homeless, his opinion on the mayoral candidates and more on Wednesday. 27 News talked with Councilman Kell about the recent attack in front of the Topeka Rescue Mission (TRM).…… MORE
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
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
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 (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
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
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
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
