Category Archives: Local News
Firefighters rescue, revive pets found inside burning Topeka home
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka firefighters saved three pets from a burning home on Tuesday. City of Topeka spokeswoman Kimberly Qualls said in a press release the Topeka Fire Department responded to a report...
Jan 21, 2026
City of Topeka braces for arctic blast this weekend
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka is monitoring the weather ahead of a forecasted arctic blast this weekend. City of Topeka spokesman Dan Garrett said in a statement on Jan. 21 that city workers are ...
Jan 21, 2026
‘Sweetheart Skate’ set at Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Couples and families are invited to head to a local events center for a special ice skating opportunity at the start of February. The Stormont Vail Events Center is inviting people to ...
Jan 21, 2026
USD 475 superintendent talks district goals and Early Childhood Center progress
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Geary County Schools Superintendent Reginald Eggleston joined the 27 News Morning Show on Thursday morning to discuss key initiatives underway in USD 475, including long-term student d...
Jan 21, 2026
Organizers share details as Lawrence prepares for 2026 World Cup
LAWRENCE, Kan. -- City officials and organizers in Lawrence, Kansas are sharing more details at Tuesday night's commission meeting about which 2026 World Cup team will make its base camp in Lawrence a...
Jan 21, 2026
Capitol Federal celebrates 75 years with big announcement
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local bank is celebrating 75 years in Kansas with a new look. Capitol Federal announced its insurance arm is now "Capitol Federal Insurance" on Tuesday, Jan. 20. It was previously ca...
Jan 20, 2026
Topeka high school students hold anti-ICE demonstration Tuesday
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka high school students are joining in on a nationwide protest movement Tuesday against federal immigration enforcement. Students marched out of Topeka High School around 1:30 p.m....
Jan 20, 2026
Six Kansas fashion stores shutting down after bankruptcy filing
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A women's clothing company has started to liquidate its store locations across the nation, impacting several locations it has in Kansas. Francesca's is undergoing the process of shutti...
Jan 20, 2026
New records set at Manhattan Regional Airport in 2025
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Manhattan's airport is celebrating some major achievements earned in 2025 including setting a new passenger records. Manhattan Regional Airport Director Brandon Keazer announced in ...
Jan 20, 2026
RCPD director reacts to deadly Lawrence shooting, talks community safety
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The head of the Riley County Police Department joined the 27 News Morning Show on Tuesday to talk about the latest crime trends in the community. RCPD Director Brian Peete talked on th...
Jan 20, 2026
