Category Archives: Local News
Shawnee County Sheriff enters ‘task force model’ partnership with ICE
TOPEKA (KSNT) - More Kansas sheriff's offices are entering into partnerships with federal immigration enforcement as a major celebration of Hispanic heritage approaches in Topeka. The Capital City is ...
Jul 10, 2025
No arrests yet in Topeka’s 9th homicide, asking for tips
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department's (TPD) investigation commander gave an update on the city's ninth homicide of the year on Wednesday. Around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, officers respond...
Jul 10, 2025
Historic tour coming up at the Menninger clock tower in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Some locals will have an exclusive opportunity to tour a historic Topeka landmark this month. The Shawnee County Historical Society announced on social media that it will be leading a ...
Jul 09, 2025
State-of-the-art office space opening soon in southwest Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Jones Advisory Group (JAG) will be unveiling their new office facility in southwest Topeka with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house this Friday. The new space will accommodate up ...
Jul 09, 2025
Topeka Councilwoman receives mixed reactions on pumping station plan
TOPEKA (KSNT) - 27 News sat down with City Councilwoman Michelle Hoferer to discuss a new pumping station proposal that was sent back to the Planning Commission. Maverik has more than 400 locations in...
Jul 09, 2025
Man seriously injured after being hit by car in Manhattan
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A 30-year-old man was seriously injured after being hit by a car while crossing the street. At 10:30 p.m., a 30-year-old man from Manhattan entered K18 Highway heading south at mile...
Jul 09, 2025
Topeka city leaders vote to potentially exceed revenue neutral rate
TOPEKA (KSNT) - At Tuesday night's city council meeting, Topeka City Leaders voted to potentially exceed the city's revenue-neutral rate to fund next year's budget. This is only the first of several s...
Jul 09, 2025
Kansas schools regain access to millions in COVID recovery funds
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas State Department of Education announced Tuesday it has regained access to millions in promised COVID recovery funding the federal government clawed back earlier this year. T...
Jul 08, 2025
Emporia BNSF railroad crossing closures begin Wednesday
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Starting Wednesday, BNSF Railway will begin a series of railroad crossing closures across Emporia for maintenance. Below is a list of the planned closures: July 9-13: Weaver Street Ju...
Jul 08, 2025
Firefighters douse fire in Topeka’s Oakland neighborhood
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Firefighters in Topeka doused a burning garage on Tuesday that may have been caused by arson. Dan Garrett with the City of Topeka said the Topeka Fire Department (TFD) was called aroun...
Jul 08, 2025
