Category Archives: Local News
New tiger exhibit breaks ground at Topeka Zoo
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Work on a new tiger exhibit is officially underway at the Topeka Zoo. The zoo held a groundbreaking Tuesday morning for the new Tiger Trails and Den Academy. It will give people an up-...
Jul 01, 2025
‘It’s that special’: How much do the new blackout license plates cost in Kansas?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas drivers can now get their hands on the newly-released blackout license plates following action by the State Legislature earlier this year. 27 News got in touch with the Shawnee ...
Jul 01, 2025
Perry Lake glow in the dark party gathers attention
PERRY (KSNT) - More than 6,000 people have responded to a Facebook event for a Perry Lake neon glow party happening later this month. 27 News spoke to the Perry Lake Glow Party (Boats and Glows) organ...
Jul 01, 2025
17-year-old dies in Dickinson County house fire
SOLOMON (KSNT) - A woman is dead following a house fire in Dickinson County on Tuesday morning. Dickinson County Sheriff Jerry Davis said in a press release that deputies were notified of a building o...
Jul 01, 2025
Kansas unveiling emergency plan tool at safety summit event
KANSAS (KSNT) - Representatives for the Kansas Division of Emergency Management's (KDEM) Geographic Information System (GIS) section will be presenting a tool developed to map emergency operations pla...
Jul 01, 2025
Laptops now available at Topeka public library
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library announced that laptops are now available for checkout. According to a press release from the library, adult library cardholders can now che...
Jul 01, 2025
50-yard dash to get new equipment and help the community
TOPEKA (KSNT) - One local kid is taking on a summer challenge: the 50-yard challenge. Who is this kid making big strides in the community? Let us introduce you to Casen Ramos. Casen is 11 years old an...
Jul 01, 2025
Retail chain Ollie’s moves into Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A national bargain chain outlet is set to open a new location in the Capital City in July. Ollie's will be opening a new store location in Topeka at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 24 at 5121...
Jun 30, 2025
‘People have to eat and groceries are so expensive’: 30,000 pounds of food to be given away in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Two organizations are getting ready to distribute thousands of pounds of food in Topeka to local families who need the help early in July. Kathy Deitering, volunteer chair with Harvest...
Jun 30, 2025
‘It’s a lifeline’: New $1.6 million play area for kids coming to Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local organization that serves numerous Topeka kids is eagerly anticipating the creation of a large new playground area. Dawn McWilliams, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Topeka (...
Jun 30, 2025
