Category Archives: Local News
‘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
Béla Fleck is bringing his new Latin jazz group BEATrio to Aggieville
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Bla Fleck is bringing his new Latin jazz supergroup, BEATrio, to McCain Auditorium later this month. Fleck is an eighteen-time Grammy Award-winning banjo player, famous for his grou...
Sep 18, 2025
Topeka music store damaged in fire, loses several guitars
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka guitar shop owner is recovering after a fire damaged his business late Tuesday night. Steven Huske, owner of Nappy's Place, told 27 News he got a call late on Sept. 16 that hi...
Sep 18, 2025
West Ridge Mall announces live events every Thursday
TOPEKA (KSNT) - West Ridge Mall has announced that it will host live bands and local restaurants every Thursday. The events, titled 'West Ridge LIVE', are planned to be held every Thursday until Novem...
Sep 18, 2025
‘Not a lot of people know about it’ What to know about pawpaws
TOPEKA (KSNT) - It's paw paw season in Kansas, one of the largest indigenous fruits in the Sunflower State and the country. Northeast Kansas is the western-most edge of the fruit's native area, which ...
Sep 17, 2025
‘Ghost hunt’ comes to Topeka Cemetery on Saturday
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Paranormal enthusiasts are going on a 'ghost hunt' at the Topeka Cemetery this weekend. Ghost Light Paranormal of Topeka hopes guest will be able to "commune with the spirits" at the h...
Sep 17, 2025
