TOPEKA (KSNT) – A leader with the Archdiocese of Kansas City confirms a Kansas priest has been killed. According to a social media post by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, Fr. Arul Carasala of Seneca was shot and killed Thursday. He had served the Archdiocese for over 20 years, including as dean of the Nemaha-Marshall region.…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – 27 News is looking at some Topeka businesses that have survived the test of time this week. We combed through online directories and cross-referenced older publications to build a list of businesses that have been operating for over 100 years. A photograph of the home on the Topeka Cemetery grounds from June…… MORE
NEMAHA COUNTY (KSNT) – The Nemaha County Sheriff’s Office (NMSO) reports that a 7-year-old girl died in an ATV crash late last month. At 5:56 p.m. on March 26, the NMSO was called to a report of an ATV crash two miles north of US 36 Highway. The sheriff’s office reported that 7-year-old Emily Sauer…… MORE
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to clarify that no tickets had been sold, and refunds are being given to the drivers. TOPEKA (KSNT)—Shawnee County Smash, a demolition derby planned for June is canceled. Shawnee County Smash reported on social media on April 2 that due to a low number of car registrations, it…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Automakers nationally and in Topeka are seeing a rise in sales as Americans brace for new tariffs. Nationally, automakers sold more than 1.6 million vehicles in March. Toyota Motors North America says they sold 231,335 vehicles this March. A 7.7% increase from last March. Manhattan moves forward on major manufacturer deal In…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced that part of US-24 in Manhattan will close for two roundabout projects next week. KDOT said closure is part of roundabout projects at the K-113 and K-13 junctions. The highway will be closed between those junctions starting on Monday, April 7 and will be closed…… MORE
BURLINGAME (KSNT) – Staff members are looking for help to rebuild after a fire burned down Burlingame’s only restaurant and bar on Sunday. The Burlingame community has set up a GoFundMe for The Den after a catastrophic fire resulted in a total loss. The GoFundMe aims to support the building owners and business owner. It…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Abigail Gettinger and Lane Weins with K-State Research and Extension joined the 27 News morning newscast to discuss an upcoming workshop, Pear Down: Managing Callery Pears in NE Kansas. During the workshop, you can learn more about the Callery Pear, its identification, management, history, the negative effects the tree has on local…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Rachelle Banwart, executive director of corporate engagement and Emily Garwood, associate director of corporate engagement joined 27 News to discuss a new office that’s opening up. K-State will be opening a new office, the Office of Corporate Engagement. The focus is to make things as easy as possible for partners to work…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Jess Bucholtz and Casey Woods with Emporia Main Street joined the 27 News morning show to discuss an upcoming event: The Taste, voting for Best Main Street USA Today and fab lab eggs just in time for Easter. The Taste Emporia Main Street event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30…… MORE
