Category Archives: Local News
Fight against fentanyl rally takes place at Kansas state house
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topekans are uniting in the fight against fentanyl. The Kaylee's Dad is Mad group held a rally at the steps of the capitol building on Saturday. The aim of the event was spreading awar...
Sep 20, 2025
Historic Gufler Mansion in Emporia opens its doors
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Emporia's Gufler Mansion opened its doors on Friday. The building has been around since 1917. The new owners of the mansion, Ben and Deborah Kohl, admired the mansion since their coll...
Sep 20, 2025
Why construction hasn’t started yet on the Central Topeka Grocery Oasis
Editor's note: A list of grants for the grocery store has been removed after the organization said its website listing was outdated. TOPEKA (KSNT) - Construction for a new grocery store in the heart o...
Sep 19, 2025
Flu shot clinics set to open in northeast Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Flu season is fast approaching northeast Kansas, but locals will have several opportunities to get their vaccinations. Flu shot clinics are getting ready to open in Manhattan, Junction...
Sep 19, 2025
Why are flags at half-staff in Topeka?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly is directing flags to fly at half-staff at several local government buildings in Topeka. Kelly announced in a press release on Sept. 19 that she is directing flags...
Sep 19, 2025
‘This is just the beginning’: Commercial flights and giant hangar to make big impact on Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The dream of reestablishing commercial flights in Topeka is slowly starting to take shape as aviation authorities push forward with plans that could create up to a $100 million economi...
Sep 19, 2025
Riley County Emergency Management shares preparedness tips
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Riley County Emergency Management Assistant Director Lori Harrison joined the 27 News Morning Show to talk about National Preparedness Month and local resources on Friday. Harrison sai...
Sep 19, 2025
What were the bright lights next to the moon in the Kansas sky?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - If you woke up early enough on Friday morning, you might've seen two bright objects next to the moon. 27 News reached out to NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Brenda Culbertson, who sai...
Sep 19, 2025
‘From the bootstraps’: How stressors are breaking Kansas farmers
TOPEKA (KSNT) - As Kansas farmers face mounting pressures from unpredictable weather, volatile markets and dwindling government safety nets, suicide is becoming a tragic reality for more farmers acros...
Sep 19, 2025
West Ridge Mall rolls out new interior layout map
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A newly released map for the interior of a big Topeka shopping center contains hints at what changes shoppers can expect to see in the days ahead. West Ridge Mall recently released an ...
Sep 19, 2025
