Category Archives: Local News
Gas leak shuts down road north of Topeka Thursday
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County deputies say a road north of Topeka is closed as work crews respond to a reported gas leak in the area. The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office shared on social media that j...
Feb 12, 2026
J.M. Smucker expanding in Topeka with significant capital investment
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A food manufacturing company is expanding its operations with a new capital investment into Topeka. The Joint Economic Development Organization (JEDO) board of Topeka and Shawnee Count...
Feb 11, 2026
$71 million impact, new jobs expected as rubber company expands in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A large Topeka employer is set to expand its operations in the Capital City, adding new high-paying jobs to the local area. The Joint Economic Development Organization voted in favor o...
Feb 11, 2026
Topeka Police Department warns of scam calls targeting local businesses
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department is warning local businesses of scam calls circulating in the community that imitate law enforcement and make demands of financial or sensitive information....
Feb 11, 2026
Major water main break causes boil water advisory in Pottawatomie County
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY (KSNT) - Health officials have issued a boil water advisory to rural residents in Pottawatomie and Jackson Counties on Wednesday due to a major water main break in the area. Pottaw...
Feb 11, 2026
See the new playground equipment arriving at Gage Park
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Local families and children will soon be able to enjoy brand-new playground equipment at Topeka's Gage Park. Shawnee County Parks and Recreation is installing lots of new playground eq...
Feb 11, 2026
Why you need to obey work zone signs in Kansas 24/7
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas transportation officials are urging drivers to respect work zones as construction continues on several big highway projects in the Topeka area. Kate Craft with the Kansas Depart...
Feb 11, 2026
Road work starts soon on NW 46th Street in Shawnee County
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Part of Northwest 46th Street in Shawnee County will be closed soon due to a road work project. Shawnee County Public Works announced on Feb. 10 there will be road closures on the east...
Feb 10, 2026
Will USD 501 students be let out early for the 2025-2026 school year?
Editor's Note: This article has been updated with the correct dates if no additional snow days are used. TOPEKA (KSNT) - USD 501 Superintendent Tiffany Anderson joined the 27 News Morning Show on Tues...
Feb 10, 2026
Manhattan Housing Authority enters federal monitorship, here’s why
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - National housing officials said on Tuesday the Manhattan Housing Authority is now under direct federal oversight for failing to comply with an established agreement. The U.S. Depart...
Feb 10, 2026
