Category Archives: Local News
Washburn University set to increase tuition
Video aired June 11. TOPEKA (KSNT) - Washburn University says it's increasing its tuition in line with recent tuition increase approvals made by the Kansas Board of Regents. 27 News reached out to Was...
Jul 14, 2025
‘We were disappointed’: Topeka martial arts tournament cancelled over air conditioning issues
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Organizers for a martial arts tournament in Topeka are finding alternative options after cancelling the event due to air conditioning woes. The Sunflower State Games hosts a number of ...
Jul 12, 2025
Topeka fire chief set to retire in 2025
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka's fire chief is due to retire after spending 30 years in service to the community. The City of Topeka announced in a press release on July 11 that Fire Chief Randy Phillips will...
Jul 11, 2025
Who is painting manhole covers around Topeka?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topekans may be noticing some colorful storm drains around the Capital City this year. But who's responsible for the art? The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center is hitting the street...
Jul 11, 2025
City of Carbondale issues water boil, road closure advisory
Update July 15, 2025: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded the water boil advisory for the City of Carbondale. CARBONDALE (KSNT) - The City of Carbondale has issued a water bo...
Jul 11, 2025
Topeka farm land could be home for up to 40 new duplexes
TOPEKA (KSNT) - City leaders are set to discuss a rezoning proposal next week that could pave the way for transforming some local farmland into space for new duplexes. The Topeka City Council is sched...
Jul 11, 2025
What caused the power to go out in several northeast Kansas counties on Friday?
OSAGE COUNTY (KSNT) - Numerous residents living in northeast Kansas were without power Friday morning. Evergy reported on its website that more than 2,000 of its customers living in Osage, Franklin an...
Jul 11, 2025
Emporia woman seriously injured in Butler Co. crash
BUTLER COUNTY (KSNT) - A 30-year-old woman was seriously injured after striking a deer and losing control of her vehicle in Butler County on Thursday. At 2:20 a.m., the 30-year-old woman was driving n...
Jul 11, 2025
11-year-old Topekan joining Pro Truck racing division
TOPEKA (KSNT) - An 11-year-old first-generation racer with aspirations of a career in NASCAR is taking the next step by joining a pro truck racing division. Now, the Topeka native is shifting gears to...
Jul 11, 2025
New data from Topeka Police Department shows 10% decrease in overall crime
TOPEKA (KSNT) - New data from the Topeka Police Department (TPD) shows 2025 is on track to see less crime than previous years. TPD posted on Facebook Thursday it's seeing a 10% decrease in overall cri...
Jul 10, 2025
