Category Archives: Local News

K-State Professor creates pain-relief solutions for livestock

K-State Professor creates pain-relief solutions for livestock

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – A Kansas State University professor has created a new pain relief product for cattle with help from a local rancher. John Irvine never wants to see his animals hurt. Thanks to research from K-State, Professor Hans Coetzee has come up with a game-changer. Kansas lawmakers approve 12 new laws Monday “We feel…MORE

Kansas lawmakers approve 12 new laws Monday

Kansas lawmakers approve 12 new laws Monday

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas lawmakers have successfully passed 12 new laws for the state on Monday. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced in a press release on April 7 that she has signed 12 new laws for the Sunflower State. A full list of bills approved by the governor can be found below: House Bill 2031…MORE

Police identify driver killed after falling off I-70 in Topeka

Police identify driver killed after falling off I-70 in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police have released the identity of a driver who died after falling off I-70 last weekend. Rosie Nichols with the City of Topeka says the name of the driver is Tramayne N. Smith, 33, of Topeka. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) reported that around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 5 emergency responders…MORE

Kansas gov. vetoes child custody bill

Kansas gov. vetoes child custody bill

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Monday that she has vetoed a bill she says would interfere with the welfare of children. Kelly announced in a press release on April 7 that she has vetoed House Bill 2311. She issued the following statement regarding why she thinks the veto decision was necessary: “The…MORE

Seaman High duo sings the national anthem at Royals Opening Day

Seaman High duo sings the national anthem at Royals Opening Day

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Two local high school students got the opportunity of a lifetime. With dreams of becoming pop-stars, this duo takes it bigger each time they preform together.  Friendship duo of Victoria Villines and Serenity Spencer, two Seaman High students, have sung together over the past two years. Including the national anthem at many sporting…MORE

Topeka Rescue Mission staff member in ‘critical condition’

Topeka Rescue Mission staff member in ‘critical condition’

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Rescue Mission (TRM) reports one of its staff members was injured last week during a “tragic incident” outside of the mission. Kim Turley with the TRM said in a press release the incident occurred on Friday, April 4 outside of mission. She said the TRM is working with the Topeka…MORE

Kansas lawmakers approve six new laws Monday

Kansas lawmakers approve six new laws Monday

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas lawmakers have successfully passed six new laws for the state on Monday. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced in a press release on April 7 that she has signed six new laws for the Sunflower State. A full list of bills approved by the governor can be found below: House Bill 2107…MORE

Lawmakers approve change to the Kansas Constitution over voting rights

Lawmakers approve change to the Kansas Constitution over voting rights

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Lawmakers in the Kansas Legislature have approved of a constitutional amendment regarding who has the right to participate in the state’s elections. Now, the question will be put forward to the state’s voters for their final decision on the amendment. Kansas senators approved House Concurrent Resolution 5004 in late March at a…MORE

Henry McClure running for Topeka mayor

Henry McClure running for Topeka mayor

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Henry McClure is officially running for mayor. 27 News confirmed that McClure filed for his mayoral run last week. McClure, a local real estate developer, is now one of three mayoral candidates for the Aug. 5, 2025, Primary Election. McClure ran against Kevin Cook for the Shawnee County District 2 seat in…MORE

Topeka native running for mayor joins morning show

Topeka native running for mayor joins morning show

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Mayoral candidate Chad Fay joined the 27 News morning newscast for his first TV appearance in a long time to talk about his campaign. Fay discussed why he is running for mayor, wanting to give back to Topeka, listening to the community, gave a look into his background and more. “I’m impressed…MORE