Category Archives: Local News
Parents of KU student killed in hit-and-run file lawsuit against DoorDash, suspect in crash
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The parents of Elsa McGrain, the 20-year-old University of Kansas student killed in a hit-and-run crash late last year in Douglas County, filed a lawsuit against DoorDash and suspe...
Feb 07, 2026
Topeka senior center hosts soul food fundraiser
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local senior center offered up some feel-good food, along with a lesson on heart health on Friday. For the second year running, the East Topeka Senior Center hosted its pop...
Feb 06, 2026
RCPD director speaks out after ICE operation in Manhattan
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The head of the Riley County Police Department is addressing community concerns over recent immigration enforcement operations in the Little Apple. RCPD Director Brian Peete posted ...
Feb 06, 2026
When will the $50 million apartment complex be completed in downtown Topeka?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A developer is sharing new details about a $50 million "luxury" apartment complex coming to Topeka's downtown area. We got in touch with David Wingerson, a developer with Flaherty &...
Feb 06, 2026
Pair from Silver Lake suffer serious injuries after crash north of Topeka
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - State troopers said three people were injured as a result of a crash north of Topeka on Thursday, with two being taken to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Th...
Feb 06, 2026
Mennonite group protests Target’s alleged ICE partnership
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Protestors gathered outside the Target in southwest Topeka on Feb. 5 as part of a series of national protests calling on the corporation to sever its alleged ties to ICE. The protests ...
Feb 05, 2026
Topeka Regional Airport gets part of $26 million federal cash disbursement
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka Regional Airport is getting a cut of a federal investment to help make improvements and repairs. Kansas Senator Roger Marshall announced on Feb. 4 that several airports in Kansa...
Feb 05, 2026
Downtown apartments, city budget take center stage in talk with City Councilwoman Karen Hiller
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka City Councilwoman Karen Hiller joined the 27 News Morning Show on Thursday to chat about the city's budget process and new apartments in the downtown area. Hiller, who represent...
Feb 05, 2026
Injury crash shuts down part of Topeka Boulevard
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Shawnee County deputies shut down part of Topeka Boulevard due to a crash on Thursday afternoon. The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office announced in a social media post that first...
Feb 05, 2026
Crash hospitalizes one person at west Topeka intersection
TOPEKA (KSNT) - First responders are at the scene of a crash in west Topeka on Thursday afternoon that resulted in one person being sent to a local hospital. Topeka firefighters and police are in the ...
Feb 05, 2026
