TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka is getting a new restaurant on the west side with an opening date slated for the near future. Raising Cane’s is set to move in to the Topeka community by adding a new location at 1415 Southwest Wanamaker Road where the old Steak ‘n Shake is sitting. A company spokesman said…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Marc Price with TopCity joined the 27 News morning show to talk about the upcoming TopCity Half Marathon: how to register, traffic changes downtown, and more. Price said if you are interested, there is still time to register. Runners have to be registered by Friday, May 2. You can register here and…… MORE
KANSAS (KSNT) – Insects are becoming more active, certain plants are blooming, many edible plants are emerging and many mammals, birds and reptiles are in their birthing stages, according to the most recent Kaw Valley Almanac (KVA). The KVA published its weekly report for April 28 to May 4. According to the report, insects are…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Court documents released Monday shed light on a brutal attack that left a Topeka Rescue Mission (TRM) staffer fighting for his life in a local hospital. 27 News obtained new information on April 28 regarding the attack on a staff member of the TRM in early April. The 52-year-old staffer was only…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – One person was arrested after gunshots were reported in an area in central Topeka Monday afternoon. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) reports that just before 6 p.m. on April 28 officers responded to Southwest Huntoon and Lincoln regarding gunshots in the area. Officers then took one person into custody. I-70 partially reopens…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – One person has been arrested in connection with attempted murder in Central Topeka. According to the Topeka Police Department (TPD), just before 6 p.m. Monday, officers responded to Southwest Huntoon and Lincoln regarding gunshots being fired in the area. Officers then took one person into custody. I-70 partially reopens in Riley Co.…… MORE
Update 9:20 p.m.: According to Vivienne Leyva, Riley County Public Information Officer, one lane of westbound I-70 is reopen to through traffic. Emergency crews are still in the area. RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) – Part of a major highway is closed in Riley County Monday evening. At 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 28, the westbound lanes of…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Those looking for a local job might want to consider a career keeping those wheels on the bus going round and round. One local organization is making a push for new employees heading into the summer season. Kansas Central School Bus is hiring drivers for its morning and afternoon routes as summer…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) Manhattan residents are being asked to avoid an area near City Park because of a broken traffic light. On Monday, the City of Manhattan posted on social media for residents, if possible, to avoid the intersection of 14th Street and Poyntz Avenue. This is due to a downed signal arm at the intersection.…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansans can get into state parks and go fishing for free for one weekend this summer. Laura Clawson with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) said people can take part in some special opportunities in the near future that will let them save money while enjoying the state’s outdoor spaces.…… MORE
