TOPEKA (KSNT) – Lawmakers in the Kansas Legislature have approved of a constitutional amendment regarding who has the right to participate in the state’s elections. Now, the question will be put forward to the state’s voters for their final decision on the amendment. Kansas senators approved House Concurrent Resolution 5004 in late March at a…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Henry McClure is officially running for mayor. 27 News confirmed that McClure filed for his mayoral run last week. McClure, a local real estate developer, is now one of three mayoral candidates for the Aug. 5, 2025, Primary Election. McClure ran against Kevin Cook for the Shawnee County District 2 seat in…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Mayoral candidate Chad Fay joined the 27 News morning newscast for his first TV appearance in a long time to talk about his campaign. Fay discussed why he is running for mayor, wanting to give back to Topeka, listening to the community, gave a look into his background and more. “I’m impressed…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Sole Reason, a Topeka non-profit, gave kids in the community an opportunity to be on TV. Later this month, Sole Reason and One Can One Kid is hosting Children’s Fest. It will include food trucks, live music and more. To prepare, the non-profit shot a commercial at Evergy Plaza to help promote…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Federal health officials say thousands of pounds of bratwurst product is being recalled in multiple states, including in Kansas, as it may contain hard plastic. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced in a press release on April 5 that Johnsonville, LLC based out…… MORE
Context: Above video shows President Donald Trump announcing reciprocal tariffs as part of the ‘Liberation Day’ event on April 2. TOPEKA (KSNT) – Many protesters gathered at the Kansas Statehouse grounds on Saturday and a march through downtown Topeka. Numerous people were at the Kansas Statehouse on April 5 to protest against the administration of…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center announced on Saturday that one of its resident animals has died. The zoo announced on social media on April 5 that Erin, a Southern three-banded armadillo, died at the age of 22. Zoo staff recently celebrated Erin’s birthday on March 17. “Erin played an important role…… MORE
Context: Above video shows President Donald Trump announcing reciprocal tariffs as part of the ‘Liberation Day’ event on April 2. TOPEKA (KSNT) – Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Kansas Statehouse grounds on Saturday and a march through downtown Topeka. Numerous people were at the Kansas Statehouse on April 5 to protest against the administration…… MORE
SENECA (KSNT) – Authorities have filed an official charge against an Oklahoma man Friday for allegedly shooting and killing a Catholic priest in Seneca earlier this week. Court records with the District Court of Nemaha County show Gary L. Hermesch, 66, of Oklahoma was charged with murder in the first degree on April 4. He…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – One person is dead after an early morning crash in downtown Topeka. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) reports that around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 5 emergency responders learned a vehicle had driven off the I-70 overpass near Southwest 2nd Street and South Kansas Avenue. Police say the driver went through a…… MORE
