Category Archives: Local News
Topeka Fire Department appoints new interim chief of EMS
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Fire Department (TFD) announced that Kevin Gill has been appointed as the interim division chief of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Gill most recently serviced the TFD as ...
Local News | KSNT 27 News Sep 15, 2025
Valeo announces merger with Family Service & Guidance Center
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Two Topeka mental health centers will be merging to create "Astra Mental Health & Recovery". Valeo Behavioral Health Care and Family Service & Guidance Center (FSGC) announced ...
Colter Robinson Sep 15, 2025
How to make KSNT 27 News a preferred Google news source
KANSAS (KSNT) - Google has launched a new feature in its search engine that lets you select your favorite sites. Here's how you can add KSNT 27 News to your list! Google Search Product Manager Duncan ...
Colter Robinson Sep 15, 2025
Junction City Police hosting rifle raffle for charity
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - The Junction City Police Department (JCPD) will be holding a gun raffle during its Shop With a Cop event that starts next month. An anonymous local donor has contributed a Ruger...
Colter Robinson Sep 15, 2025
2025 Sertoma Duck Race Winners!
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The 30th annual Sertoma Great Topeka Duck Race has announced its 2025 winners. The Sertoma Duck Race had over 10,000 participants race rubber ducks virtually, giving the chance to win ...
Savannah Meier Sep 14, 2025
Why are so many fish dying in Kansas lakes and ponds?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Have you noticed lots of dead fish in your local pond or lake this summer? Kansas wildlife officials may have some answers for you. You may have heard the term "fish kill" at some poin...
Matthew Self Sep 12, 2025
Shawnee County files lawsuit against numerous property owners in tax dispute
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Board of Shawnee County Commissioners has filed a lawsuit Friday against the owners of numerous properties in southwest Topeka. Shawnee County spokeswoman Amanda Monhollon said in ...
Matthew Self Sep 12, 2025
How did Italian Wall Lizards end up in Topeka?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - If you've ever noticed lizards running around Topeka and wondered where they come from, you're not alone. They are Italian wall lizards. Their arrival in the area can be traced back to...
Grace Gaume Sep 12, 2025
Demolition scheduled for bridge over I-70 in Junction City
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - Kansas transportation officials are getting ready to start a major bridge demolition project on I-70 near Junction City. The Kansa Department of Transportation (KDOT) is set to ...
Matthew Self Sep 12, 2025
Dog attack on local trail prompts alarm from bicyclist group in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local group of cyclists are sounding the alarm after it said one of its members was attacked by a homeless person's dog on a Topeka trail. The Kaw Valley Bicycle Club reported that a...
Matthew Self Sep 12, 2025


