TOPEKA (KSNT) – Dozens of Topeka volunteers are prepping traditional German food for a crowd of thousands ahead of an annual celebration. Leading up to Germanfest, members of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church are firing up the grills for a major celebration. Visitors can expect everything from bratwurst and fried chicken to Sauerkraut and Krautstrudels.…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County District Attorney, Mike Kagay, joined the 27 News morning newscast on June 5 to talk about some recent crime topics. Kagay discussed the latest on the Dana Chandler sentencing, clarifying the appeal process, his thoughts on how the city is tackling crime and more. He said his staff have been…… MORE
EMPORIA (KSNT) – A local park in Emporia is set to get a makeover in the near future with the addition of new equipment to make visiting the space more exciting. 27 News spoke with Deon Morrow, Lyon County Healthy Pathways coordinator with the United Way of the Flint Hills (UWFH), on Thursday, June 5.…… MORE
EMPORIA (KSNT) – Later this week, Visit Emporia and A&A Sign Writing will be partnering for a mural painting event in downtown Emporia. Kids ages 12 and up will be able to make their mark on the Paint-by-Number Mural on the side of Town Royal at 405 Commercial Street on June 6-7, according to a…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A hub for innovation and tech is now officially under construction in Topeka. Link Innovation Labs will be opening in the old AT&T building in downtown Topeka. With a total of eight lab spaces, ranging anywhere from 650 to 850 square feet, Link Innovation Labs will allow startups to develop their product,…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A driving school that was founded by top fuel drag racers will offer free training to teenagers later this month. Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe (B.R.A.K.E.S.) will hold a teen driving school in partnership with the Kansas Department of Transportation and the AAA Club Alliance on June 21-22. Participants will learn…… MORE
STACKER – The auto insurance rates published in this guide are based on the results of research completed by Way.com’s data team. Using a mix of public and internal data, we analyzed millions of rate averages across U.S. ZIP codes. These rates were publicly sourced from insurer filings and should be used for comparative purposes…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Dana Chandler received her sentence Tuesday after a jury found her guilty of killing her estranged husband and his fiancé two decades ago. Judge Cheryl Rios in Pottawatomie County delivered Chandler’s sentence on June 3. She sentenced Chandler to two life sentences for the deaths of Mike Sisco and Karen Harkness without…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local brewery is sharing an big update with local customers this week in the form of new food options coming soon. 27 News checked in with Happy Basset Barrel House Manager Heather Jones who said the business is getting ready to unveil a new kitchen area. The brewery gave customers a…… MORE
Context: The above video initially aired on June 1, 2025. TOPEKA (KSNT) – Prosecutors have filed a charge against a local man accused of killing a Topekan in 2022. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced on this week that his office is charging Kayden M. Smith, 22, of Topeka with murder in the second…… MORE
