Category Archives: Local News
Woman killed in Auburn house fire was trapped in bathroom: fire marshal
AUBURN (KSNT) - The Kansas State Fire Marshal (KSFM) has released the identity of an Auburn deadly house fire victim Friday. The KSFM said in a press release the victim has been identified as 47-year-...
Jul 18, 2025
Kansas in bottom third of mortgage delinquencies in the nation
KANSAS (KSNT) - Working for you, 27 News is looking into mortgage delinquency rates in the Sunflower State. Kansas ended 2024 with mortgage delinquencies slightly below the 0.6% national average at 0....
Jul 18, 2025
New common consumption area takes effect in Manhattan
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Manhattan locals and businesses are taking advantage of a new alcohol rule this summer. Little Apple residents can now sip on their favorite alcoholic beverages and stroll through t...
Jul 18, 2025
Kansas Task Force 1 overcomes challenges amid Texas floods
TEXAS (KSNT) - The Kansas State Fire Marshal's (KSFM) office is sharing an update on Kansas Task Force 1 that was deployed to help with deadly flooding in Texas on Friday. The task force used two boat...
Jul 18, 2025
‘Budget constraints’: Riley Co. treasurer stops license renewals
RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) - Riley County announced that it would no longer be offering driver's license renewals as part of a cost-saving measure. On Friday, July 18, Riley County announced that the Treasur...
Jul 18, 2025
SNCO Election Commissioner talks early voting 2025 Primary Election
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County (SNCO) Election Commissioner, Andrew Howell, joined the 27 News morning show to discuss early voting for the 2025 Primary Election. 27 News and Commissioner Howell d...
Jul 18, 2025
Auburn fire leaves one dead
AUBURN (KSNT) - One person was killed in a house fire Thursday evening in Auburn. The fire was reported just after 6:30 p.m. State Fire Marshal Mark Engholm is assisting Shawnee County Fire District #...
Jul 17, 2025
Evergy files settlement with Kansas Corporation Commission over rate increase request, hearing set for next week
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Evergy is one step closer to possibly raising its customer rates. On Monday, the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) will begin hearings on the energy provider's proposed rate increase...
Jul 17, 2025
Semi rolls in crash near Nebraska-Kansas border
TOPEKA (KSNT) - First responders are working to remove a semi-truck in northern Kansas on Thursday that has rolled onto its side and is blocking traffic. Marshall County Emergency Management shared on...
Jul 17, 2025
University of Kansas professor joins Recording Academy
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - A University of Kansas (KU) professor is now part of a national community of music professionals. KU Professor Brandon Draper made the announcement via Instagram on Thursday, July 10...
Jul 17, 2025
