Category Archives: Local News
Kansas Arts Commission awards $1 million for arts and culture projects across the state
TOPEKA (KSNT) - More than 100 arts and culture projects across Kansas are receiving some grant cash this year to create new economic development opportunities. The Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) announc...
Keller Welton Jul 16, 2025
New moms get help at Emporia ‘Breastfeeding Bash’
LYON COUNTY (KSNT) - A local group is empowering parents with expert knowledge on a topic many new mothers struggle to master. Lyon County WIC and Care-Arc hosted their annual "Breastfeeding Bash" on ...
Carter White Jul 16, 2025
Driver busted at 100 mph in Kansas I-70 work zone hit with nearly $1,000 ticket
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - State troopers busted a driver traveling at 100 mph through a highway work zone near Junction City Wednesday morning. The Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C reported on social media ...
Matthew Self Jul 16, 2025
New hotel breaking ground in Manhattan’s Aggieville neighborhood
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - There is a big groundbreaking taking place this week in the Little Apple. On July 16, developers started construction on a new 105-room Hampton Inn at 12th and Laramie streets in Ma...
Savannah Meier Jul 15, 2025
A special perk looks different for Kansas residents this year; here’s what to know
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A special perk Kansas families look forward to every year is finally back, but it looks a lot different this year. In years past, the Sunflower Summer program ran all summer from Ma...
Savannah Meier Jul 15, 2025
Hotel Topeka may have a potential buyer
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka reports a local city-owned hotel may have a new owner soon. The City of Topeka announced in a press release on July 15 the Hotel Topeka may have a potential buyer se...
Matthew Self Jul 15, 2025
‘They are jumping for their lives’: Kansas pigs leap to freedom, find new homes
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - People are stepping up to help find loving homes for lost highway pigs that take a brave jump to freedom. 27 News got in touch with the Lawrence Humane Society (LHS) and the non-prof...
Matthew Self Jul 15, 2025
RCPD talks car burglaries, Narcan and planned events
TOPKEA (KSNT) - Riley County Police Director Brian Peete joined the 27 News Morning show on Tuesday to discuss car burglaries, upcoming events and officers carrying Narcan. Peete said that thanks to t...
Colter Robinson Jul 15, 2025
$600,000 price increase approved for Shawnee Co. detention center work
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) has approved an amended Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction of behavioral health living units at the Shawnee County Adult Detent...
Colter Robinson Jul 15, 2025
Manhattan man dies in Doniphan Co. semi crash
DONIPHAN COUNTY (KSNT) - A 54-year-old Manhattan man died on US-36 Highway after crashing into a culvert and fence. Around 6:30 a.m. on Monday, the 54-year-old was driving a 2007 Peterbilt west on US-...
Colter Robinson Jul 15, 2025