Category Archives: Local News
Credit scores down, how to protect your credit
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Credit scores are dropping at a fast pace, the fastest since the Great Recession. With rising interest rates and inflation, people are struggling to keep up with their credit card paym...
Sep 17, 2025
St. Francis Hospital in Topeka now using AI technology for lung cancer screening
CONTEXT: The above video originally aired on September 14th TOPEKA (KSNT) - The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is now the first hospital in Topeka to use advanced artificial int...
Sep 17, 2025
Washburn’s Crane Observatory hosting Observe the Moon Night
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Washburn University's Crane Observatory is set to host "International Observe the Moon Night" on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. "International Observe the Moon Night" is a worldw...
Sep 17, 2025
Topeka City Council approves budget with amendments
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka City Council is moving forward with its 2026 Operating Budget after voting on several amendments. The city council approved the operating budget and voted to appropriate the...
Sep 17, 2025
$5,000 treasure still hidden in the Flint Hills
Video aired Aug. 16, 2023 MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A week after sharing the first clue to "The Hunt", the $5,000 treasure is still hidden somewhere in the Manhattan area. Outdoor Bank announced the start of...
Sep 17, 2025
Nearly 650 kids expected at Topeka Water Festival
TOPEKA (KSNT) - An event at the Garfield Park and Community Center is expected to bring in more than 650 fourth graders as part of a global initiative called Project Wet. The Make a Splash Topeka Wate...
Sep 17, 2025
Commissioner Cook outlines Hotel Topeka plans and more
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Commissioner Kevin Cook joined the 27 News Morning Show on Friday Sept. 12 where he discussed Hotel Topeka, the Maner Conference Center, the new mental health facility and an upcoming ...
Sep 17, 2025
Tap That Topeka beer festival returns this Saturday
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Tap That Topeka beer festival is back in downtown Topeka this weekend. The festival spotlights local breweries and craft beer manufacturers-featuring beers, hard seltzers and other...
Sep 16, 2025
City Council votes to reduce special assessment penalties on Marney Properties
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka City Council voted to abate the special assessment penalties on Marney Properties in return for the full payment of unpaid property taxes and specials. Marney Properties, lo...
Sep 16, 2025
City council approves transient guest tax for Hotel Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City Council voted on Tuesday to approve the transient guest tax for Hotel Topeka, allowing the city to recoup its investment costs. Hotel guests across Topeka pay a 7% tax on thei...
Sep 16, 2025
