Category Archives: Local News

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka's largest annual celebration of Hispanic culture and heritage is just around the corner. Fiesta Topeka will be in the Capital City from July 15-19 and will bring with it plenty ...

KANSAS (KSNT) - The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) published its 2025 Independence Day Holiday Activity report detailing enforcement data over the holiday weekend. The reporting period ran from 6 p.m. on...

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local non-profit is getting some help to begin the next step in building and bringing affordable housing to the community.  With new tax credits, SENT Topeka unlocked a $46 mill...

SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Some Shawnee County roads will have temporary lane closures and minor delays while crews conduct road work. Shawnee County will be doing chip sealing work on five county roads ...

SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - A state trooper pulled over a driver on the Kansas Turnpike recently for going more than 100 mph and dished out a large fine for the violation. The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) ...

TOPEKA (KSNT) - City officials are set to look at a rezoning proposal that would set the stage for a new convenience store and gas station in east Topeka. The Topeka City Council is set to meet on Jul...

EMPORIA (KSNT) - The City of Emporia is still feeling the aftereffects of a major plant closure as local workers look for new jobs. The Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) recently issued its May 2025 l...

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A multi-agency One-Stop Homeless Resource Center will be holding its opening day this week in Topeka. The Mobile Access Partnership (MAP) will open at Lets Help Inc. on July 8 at 245 S...

KANSAS (KSNT) - Working for you, 27 News reached out to Topeka area hospitals to find out if they treated any fireworks injuries over the July Fourth weekend. The University of Kansas Health System St...

TOPEKA (KSNT) - An event to learn about one of the deadliest natural events in Kansas history will take place at the Great Overland Station later this month. Shawnee County Parks and Recreation will b...