Category Archives: Local News
Topeka Holliday building closes due to HVAC issues
TOPEKA (KSNT) - City officials are closing a local office building Friday due to HVAC issues. City of Topeka spokesman Dan Garrett said in a press release that the Holliday Building, located at 620 So...
Matthew Self Jun 27, 2025
Topeka prepares for impact of Kansas City World Cup
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Northeast Kansas will be on the international stage next summer and preparations are already underway. Topeka has already started preparations this year ahead of the upcoming World Cup...
Matthew Self Jun 27, 2025
Summerween festivities kick off in NOTO
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Trick or treating in the summer? That's what happened Thursday in the NOTO Arts District. Kids and families took to the streets for "Summerween," a spooky celebration with a sweet twis...
Grace Gaume Jun 26, 2025
Fighting gym moves to new location in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The North Topeka Arts District (NOTO) is welcoming in a new tenant this summer which is focused on helping keep people healthy and teaching them some fighting skills. 27 News spoke wit...
Matthew Self Jun 26, 2025
New York driver killed in crash on I-70 in Saline County
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - A 27-year-old truck driver from New York was killed Wednesday night in a single-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 70 in Saline County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the ...
Ryan Newton Jun 26, 2025
Topeka man recalls ‘poop cruise’ experience after Netflix publishes documentary
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka man is reliving the past as Netflix comes out with a new documentary on an infamous cruise experience from more than a decade ago. Topeka resident Brett Klausman was one of th...
Matthew Self Jun 26, 2025
Tariffs impact Kansas firework prices
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Firework stands across Kansas are feeling the impact of tariffs on goods from China, where most of their products are made. Some stand owners say they had to order inventory months ear...
Grace Gaume Jun 25, 2025
Shawnee County gathering public input about road safety
TOPEKA (KSNT) - As Shawnee County grows and changes, its Public Works department is always working to improve the safety of local roads. On Wednesday, the county held a public open house to hear first...
Ashley Oliver Jun 25, 2025
Topeka church to host summer fireworks extravaganza this weekend
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The sky above Capital City is set to light up this weekend when a local church hosts its annual fireworks extravaganza. The event will take place on Saturday, June 28 at Fellowshi...
Savannah Meier Jun 24, 2025
Kansas attorney general asks for federal investigations into four public schools over ‘social transitioning’ practices
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct number for USD 233 Olathe Public Schools. TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is asking for federal investigations i...
Matthew Self Jun 24, 2025