Category Archives: Local News
‘They are jumping for their lives’: Kansas pigs leap to freedom, find new homes
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - People are stepping up to help find loving homes for lost highway pigs that take a brave jump to freedom. 27 News got in touch with the Lawrence Humane Society (LHS) and the non-prof...
Jul 15, 2025
RCPD talks car burglaries, Narcan and planned events
TOPKEA (KSNT) - Riley County Police Director Brian Peete joined the 27 News Morning show on Tuesday to discuss car burglaries, upcoming events and officers carrying Narcan. Peete said that thanks to t...
Jul 15, 2025
$600,000 price increase approved for Shawnee Co. detention center work
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) has approved an amended Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction of behavioral health living units at the Shawnee County Adult Detent...
Jul 15, 2025
Manhattan man dies in Doniphan Co. semi crash
DONIPHAN COUNTY (KSNT) - A 54-year-old Manhattan man died on US-36 Highway after crashing into a culvert and fence. Around 6:30 a.m. on Monday, the 54-year-old was driving a 2007 Peterbilt west on US-...
Jul 15, 2025
Fiesta Topeka, Sunflower State Games bring big boost to local economy
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Sunflower State Games and Fiesta Topeka are filling the Capital City with energy and visitors. Visit Topeka says events like these are making a noticeable difference in the local e...
Jul 14, 2025
‘It’s kind of a kick in the teeth’: Topeka restaurant searches for missing iconic pig statue
Update: The restaurant said it recovered the pig statue on July 15. TOPEKA (KSNT) - The owner of a local barbecue restaurant is searching for a lost piece of his family business's history this week. 2...
Jul 14, 2025
Capper Foundation celebrates founder’s 160th birthday in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka man's legacy lives on 160 years after he was born. Teh Capper Foundation recognized the birthday of its founder, Arthur Capper, on July 14 in Topeka. The non-profit helps peop...
Jul 14, 2025
Woman injured after being hit by truck in Manhattan
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) reports that a woman was injured last week when she was hit by a truck while crossing the street. Around 12:15 a.m. on Friday, July 11, off...
Jul 14, 2025
KDOT starting campaign to reduce speeding
KANSAS (KSNT) - The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will be participating in a national campaign to encourage safer driving this month. On Monday, KDOT announced it would be participating i...
Jul 14, 2025
How do wages in Topeka and Manhattan compare to the nation?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Last week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published its most recent employment and wages report for Topeka and Manhattan. According to the report, both Topeka and Manhattan fall ...
Jul 14, 2025
