Category Archives: Local News
Spring tourism rush prompts hours of prep work in Manhattan
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Spring has arrived in northeast Kansas, and many cities and counties are preparing for a boost in tourism ahead of some summer fun. Working for you, 27 News took a trip out to...
Apr 15, 2026
Neighbors helping neighbors after Ef-2 tornado hits Ottawa, Kansas
OTTAWA, Kan. -- According to the National Weather Service, an EF-2 tornado reaching speeds of 125 mph hit Ottawa, Kansas, on Monday night. Tornado damage is extensive throughout Ottawa. Not even 24 ho...
Apr 15, 2026
Honoring and recognizing those behind the 911 call
EMPORIA (KSNT) - They're essential workers who answer the call for help every day. But you might not ever see them. This week, across the country and here in Kansas, 911 dispatchers and call takers ar...
Apr 14, 2026
Firefighters rescue unconscious person from burning Manhattan residence
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Manhattan firefighters rescued two people early Tuesday morning after a residential building caught on fire. Vivienne Leyva with the City of Manhattan reported in a press release th...
Apr 14, 2026
Lightning strikes Lyndon Post Office, sets it aflame amid severe storms, tornados: sheriff
OSAGE COUNTY (KSNT) - Sheriff's deputies report area residents pitched in to help after a local post office caught on fire Monday night after it was reportedly hit by lightning. Osage County Sheriff C...
Apr 14, 2026
Multiple people injured during severe storms Monday evening
OTTAWA, Kan. -- Multiple people have been injured after severe storms in both Franklin and Miami counties caused significant damage Monday night. Severe storms, confirmed tornadoes cause damage south ...
Apr 14, 2026
Shawnee County approves new solar energy regulations in unincorporated areas
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County leaders have approved new regulations for solar energy projects in unincorporated areas during a commission meeting Monday, following years of research and public input ...
Apr 13, 2026
New play areas coming to Kansas Children’s Discovery Center in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Visitors at the Kansas Children's Discovery Center (KCDC) in Topeka may notice some new construction work taking place outside this spring. The KCDC recently announced that workers wil...
Apr 13, 2026
Art tied to famous WWI flying ace lands at Topeka’s Combat Air Museum
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Combat Air Museum in Topeka is adding a major new exhibit to its collection: an 80-piece aviation art series centered on World War I flying ace Manfred von Richthofen, also known a...
Apr 13, 2026
Average gas price in Kansas rises to $3.50 a gallon: reports
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Gas prices are going up for Kansas drivers, standing almost $1 higher than they were a year prior. GasBuddy and AAA both report that Kansas drivers are witnessing higher on average pri...
Apr 13, 2026
