Category Archives: Local News
City considers costs, benefits of proposed Kansas Turnpike interchange SE Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka has released new information about a proposal that's been in the works for years to build a Kansas Turnpike Authority interchange in southeast Topeka. The city's Pub...
Ashley Oliver Sep 16, 2025
K-State SafeRide program thrives, KU’s is discontinued
KANSAS (KSNT) - Kansas State University's SafeRide program helps thousands of students get free and discounted late-night rides every year, while the University of Kansas is beginning its first semest...
Keller Welton Sep 16, 2025
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes local business with the 2025 Manhattan Business Awards
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A longtime Manhattan business is being recognized in the local business community. The 2025 Business Awards were announced in the Little Apple. Among them, the Bayer Construction Co...
Savannah Meier Sep 16, 2025
Cemetery west of Topeka damaged
TOPEKA (KSNT) - 27 News confirmed an west Topeka cemetery was damaged on Friday, Sept. 12. The Green Cemetery had multiple graves damaged and destroyed. 27 News talked to Maple Hill resident Kerri Chi...
Colter Robinson Sep 16, 2025
Operation Santa is now accepting Christmas letters
KANSAS (KSNT) - The United States Postal Service (USPS) has launched its 2025 Operation Santa, offering children the opportunity to write and send gifts to Santa. People can participate by writing let...
Colter Robinson Sep 16, 2025
RCPD discusses upcoming events and happenings
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Riley County Police Department (RCPD) Director Brian Peete joined the 27 News Morning Show on Tuesday to discuss events and happenings around the community. Peete wanted to let the pub...
Colter Robinson and Victoria Calhoun Sep 16, 2025
What ghost tours are happening in northeast Kansas in 2025?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Paranormal experts are searching for the supernatural this fall across northeast Kansas and are inviting people to tag along. The approaching arrival of the spookiest holiday of the ye...
Matthew Self Sep 16, 2025
USD 437 superintendent set to retire in 2026
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - The face of the Auburn-Washburn school district has announced he will be retiring next summer after more than 30 years of service. USD 437 Superintendent Scott McWilliams annou...
Matthew Self Sep 16, 2025
FHTC mobile dental unit will serve Kansas ‘dental deserts’
EMPORIA (KSNT) - The Flint Hills Technical College Foundation (FHTC) has received a grant from the Patterson Family Foundation that will be used to start a Mobile Dental Unit. The FHTC announced on Tu...
Colter Robinson Sep 16, 2025
Topeka’s Rasmussen University holding event to celebrate 125 years
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Rasmussen University's Topeka Campus is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a community walk/run and open house on Wednesday. The event will feature a walk/run starting at 10:30 a.m...
Colter Robinson Sep 16, 2025


