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US-24 to close in Manhattan for roundabout projects

US-24 to close in Manhattan for roundabout projects

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced that part of US-24 in Manhattan will close for two roundabout projects next week. KDOT said closure is part of roundabout projects at the K-113 and K-13 junctions. The highway will be closed between those junctions starting on Monday, April 7 and will be closed…MORE

Fundraiser launched to rebuild Burlingame bar

Fundraiser launched to rebuild Burlingame bar

BURLINGAME (KSNT) – Staff members are looking for help to rebuild after a fire burned down Burlingame’s only restaurant and bar on Sunday. The Burlingame community has set up a GoFundMe for The Den after a catastrophic fire resulted in a total loss. The GoFundMe aims to support the building owners and business owner. It…MORE

K-State research and extension upcoming callery pear program: pear down

K-State research and extension upcoming callery pear program: pear down

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Abigail Gettinger and Lane Weins with K-State Research and Extension joined the 27 News morning newscast to discuss an upcoming workshop, Pear Down: Managing Callery Pears in NE Kansas. During the workshop, you can learn more about the Callery Pear, its identification, management, history, the negative effects the tree has on local…MORE

Kansas State University talks new office launch

Kansas State University talks new office launch

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Rachelle Banwart, executive director of corporate engagement and Emily Garwood, associate director of corporate engagement joined 27 News to discuss a new office that’s opening up. K-State will be opening a new office, the Office of Corporate Engagement. The focus is to make things as easy as possible for partners to work…MORE

Topeka organization rallies for affordable housing

Topeka organization rallies for affordable housing

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A crowd of people gathered outside Topeka City Hall today, frustrated with the lack of affordable housing. Topeka JUMP is raising awareness about the issue. JUMP says 44% of renters in Shawnee County cannot afford their housing, and it’s time to speak up. The organization repeatedly pressed the city to use the…MORE

Veteran Salute: Training others around the globe

Veteran Salute: Training others around the globe

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Serving more than two decades with the Army, Sergeant First Class John R. Thomas trained fellow soldiers around the globe before finding his forever home in the Sunflower State. Drafted into the Vietnam conflict, Thomas deployed overseas in the late 1960’s. “We was like a ready force,” Thomas said. “They would helicopter…MORE

How Trump’s new tariffs will affect you in Kansas

How Trump’s new tariffs will affect you in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – President Donald Trump took executive action on Wednesday, March 4 on reciprocal tariffs. But how will this impact the economy and your wallets? According to the president’s plan, he is imposing a 10% baseline tariff, but is taxing America’s closer trading partners more. This includes countries like China, Vietnam and Japan. Trump…MORE

‘Remarkable Woman’ winner 2025

‘Remarkable Woman’ winner 2025

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Over the years, 27 News has featured many local women who make a difference in the community and we are proud to announce the winner of this year’s remarkable women competition: Carol Hamilton. A Kansas native, Hamilton is a cooking instructor for the Capper Foundation. But she hasn’t always worked in the…MORE

13,000 Kansas policies impacted after liquidation order against insurance company

13,000 Kansas policies impacted after liquidation order against insurance company

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Insurance Department (KID) is offering assistance to state residents impacted by the recent liquidation of a multi-state domestic insurance company. KID Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced in a press release on April 2 that her agency is trying to help Kansans who were impacted by the recent liquidation of Key Insurance…MORE