Category Archives: Local News
190 kept warm through TRM efforts in early 2026
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Suzanne Paslay and John Roberts from Topeka Rescue Mission joined the 27 News morning show Friday to recap warming centers, how they prepare to open them and volunteer opportunities. R...
Feb 27, 2026
Kansas’ first 3D printed house combats housing crisis
TOPEKA (KSNT) - As housing shortages continue across the country and in Kansas, a local developer is turning to 3D-printing technology to lower home prices and speed up construction. Trident Homes is ...
Feb 26, 2026
Woolly Farms enjoys ice time with the Topeka Scarecrows
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Members from the local nonprofit Woolly Farms joined the Topeka Scarecrows at Landon Arena for some lessons in skating, passing and shooting. Woolly Farms helps adults with disabil...
Feb 26, 2026
Traffic expected to change on I-70 in Geary County
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Drivers on I-70 in Geary County can expect traffic disruptions starting next week due to installations of a safety barrier. Ashley Perez of the Kansas Department of Transportation said...
Feb 26, 2026
Spring Hill residents raise concerns over rezoning plan for data center
SPRING HILL, Kan. -- People who live in Spring Hill are pushing back against a rezoning plan that they say opens the door to a possible data center and to a change in their way of life. Neighbors are ...
Feb 26, 2026
Pedestrian critically injured after west Topeka crash
TOPEKA (KSNT) - First responders are at the scene of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash Thursday afternoon at a busy west Topeka intersection. Police and medical personnel are near the intersection of Sou...
Feb 26, 2026
Flint Hills smoke and air quality monitoring tool released in Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment will activate its Kansas smoke modeling tool starting next month. Jill Bronaugh with the KDHE said that starting on Sunday, March 1, the...
Feb 26, 2026
Body found in semi truck trailer at Topeka gas station
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka police discovered a dead body Thursday at a local truck stop and gas station. Kimberly Qualls with the Topeka Police Department told 27 News that police were notified shortly be...
Feb 26, 2026
Explore the historic Topeka High School this Saturday
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Marc Price and Stephanie Chilton with the Topeka High PTO joined the 27 News morning show on Thursday to share details about a special opportunity for the community to explore one of T...
Feb 26, 2026
FBI investigating Kansas City Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw and husband, sources say
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating Kansas City's mayor pro tem and her husband, who is the director of public works. A city leader confirmed Wednesday what f...
Feb 26, 2026
