Category Archives: Local News
Kansas, Kansas State women’s basketball to compete in ‘The Invitational’ starting later this year
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A new in-season tournament is on the way. Both Kansas and Kansas State women's basketball teams will compete in 'The Invitational' beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The tournament wil...
Feb 24, 2026
New 2026-2028 bicycle maps for Kansas released
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Transportation officials have released the latest edition of the Official State Bicycle Map for Kansas this week to help guide cyclists on their next adventure. Philip Harris with the ...
Feb 24, 2026
Layoffs impact hundreds of manufacturing workers in Kansas
EMPORIA (KSNT) - More than 200 workers in Kansas are losing theirs jobs as part of nationwide layoffs impacting a major manufacturing company. KANSASWORKS posted two Worker Adjustment and Retraining N...
Feb 24, 2026
Advocates call for increased mental health support during day of advocacy at the Kansas Statehouse
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Educators from across the state gathered at the Kansas Statehouse on Tuesday, calling for increased support for mental health in schools. Governor Laura Kelly spoke at the mental healt...
Feb 24, 2026
New Costco store set to open in Lawrence later this year
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Lawrence, Kansas will officially be getting a new Costco Wholesale store, that's expected to open later this year. This comes after the company submitted a site plan to the city of...
Feb 24, 2026
Kaden Zubler remains identified through dental records after body recovered near Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka police have positively identified human remains located north of the city late last year. Kimberly Qualls with the City of Topeka said police have identified human remains recov...
Feb 24, 2026
What is the city doing to push back against the downtown Topeka housing shortage?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka City Manager Robert Perez joined the 27 News team on Monday to chat about new housing in the downtown area and street repairs. Perez first talked about the city's housing shorta...
Feb 24, 2026
Independent review of city worker concerns and Hotel Topeka transfer date announced
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka's city manager and mayor are holding a Tuesday morning press conference to talk about the latest big issues in the Capital City. Topeka City Manager Robert Perez, Mayor Spencer ...
Feb 24, 2026
Will Jackson County be the home to Kansas’ second nuclear power plant?
JACKSON COUNTY (KSNT) - Jackson County leaders are working to coax an energy company into building a nuclear reactor in the local area. Jackson County commissioners approved of a resolution and letter...
Feb 23, 2026
Two injured after downtown Topeka apartment fire
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Saturday apartment fire sent two people to a local hospital in Topeka. Captain Brandon Crowell with the Topeka Fire Department said in a press release that firefighters were called a...
Feb 23, 2026
