CONCORDIA (KSNT) – Comedian John Caparulo, known for his “Comedy Central” and “Netflix” specials, will be bringing his Mad Cap Comedy show to Concordia later this month. Caparulo will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 at the Brown Grand Opera House in Concordia. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here. Caparulo started…… MORE
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The governor has directed that flags be flown at half-staff throughout Kansas from sunup to sundown on Thursday. The governor’s office said it is to honor Butler County paramedic Justin Lauppe, who died in the line of duty last week. (Courtesy Butler County EMS) He was on an emergency call when…… MORE
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Work crews are set to start the next phase of a road construction project in Shawnee County that will result in a new roundabout west of Topeka. Amanda Monhollon with Shawnee County said in a press release on May 21 that workers will start the second phase of an ongoing road…… MORE
MAHATTAN (KSNT) – A big online retailer is setting up shop in the little apple. In a few years from now, Lot 12 in the Manhattan Business Park, will be the future home of an Amazon warehouse. City of Manhattan commissioners approved the purchase and sale of land to Amazon. The retail giant offered to buy…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Two new names are in the race for Governor of Kansas next year. On this episode of Inside Kansas Politics, Inside Kansas Politics co-host Rebekah Chung sat down one-on-one with former Governor Jeff Colyer and conservative podcaster Doug Billings. They spoke about where they stand on some of the most pressing and controversial…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka police captain has appealed her dismissal from a gender discrimination lawsuit against the city. Jennifer Cross with the Topeka Police Department sued the City of Topeka in 2024, alleging that it discriminates against its female officers which creates a hostile work environment. A federal judge dismissed Cross’s claims before the…… MORE
WABAUNSEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Two storm chasers circled back to help out a local community that suffered tornado and storm damage earlier this week. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Topeka confirms an EF-0 tornado touched down briefly near the K-4 highway in the Alma area last night. While buildings and property avoided major damage,…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Supreme Court recognized a local woman for her decades of dedication this week. Linda Elrod is the latest recipient of the prestigious Justice Award. A Washburn University Law professor for 50 years, her passion for the rights of children in the legal system exceeds well beyond the classroom. Elrod wrote…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Salvation Army is teaming up with local hardware stores in Kansas to hold this year’s Fan Drive to help people beat the heat this summer. Westlake Ace Hardware and The Salvation Army are holding their annual Fan Drive campaign from May 19 to June 7. The goal is to provide new…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The next time you drive through west Topeka, it will look a little different after an old restaurant was demolished. 27 News caught up with demolition crews at Wanamaker Road and I-470 at the former Steak ‘n Shake as they were tearing the old building down. Little remains of the restaurant as…… MORE
