Category Archives: Local News

Topeka Regional Airport gets part of $26 million federal cash disbursement
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka Regional Airport is getting a cut of a federal investment to help make improvements and repairs. Kansas Senator Roger Marshall announced on Feb. 4 that several airports in Kansa...
Matthew Self Feb 05, 2026

Downtown apartments, city budget take center stage in talk with City Councilwoman Karen Hiller
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka City Councilwoman Karen Hiller joined the 27 News Morning Show on Thursday to chat about the city's budget process and new apartments in the downtown area. Hiller, who represent...
Matthew Self Feb 05, 2026

Injury crash shuts down part of Topeka Boulevard
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Shawnee County deputies shut down part of Topeka Boulevard due to a crash on Thursday afternoon. The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office announced in a social media post that first...
Matthew Self Feb 05, 2026

Crash hospitalizes one person at west Topeka intersection
TOPEKA (KSNT) - First responders are at the scene of a crash in west Topeka on Thursday afternoon that resulted in one person being sent to a local hospital. Topeka firefighters and police are in the ...
Matthew Self Feb 05, 2026

ICE conduct operations in Manhattan Thursday
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Police in Manhattan confirm that federal immigration agents conducted operations in the Little Apple on Thursday morning. The Riley County Police Department announced on social...
Matthew Self Feb 05, 2026

Kansas man dies after medical emergency on I-70 in Wabaunsee County
WABAUNSEE COUNTY (KSNT) - A Kansas man is dead following a medical emergency on I-70 in Wabaunsee County Thursday morning. The Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office announced in a social media post the in...
Matthew Self Feb 05, 2026

SNCO Parks and Rec hosts event to get feedback on master plan
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County Parks and Rec hosted a 'community engagement' at the Big Gage Shelter House to discuss its 10-year master plan. The event was focused on getting feedback from the citize...
Amy Acevedo Feb 04, 2026

Black History 101 Mobile Museum stops in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Black History 101 Mobile Museum made a stop at Washburn University, bringing centuries of Black history directly to campus. The traveling museum features more than 200 authentic ar...
Lexy Urban Feb 04, 2026

Services restored at Fort Riley Army post after brief government shutdown
FORT RILEY (KSNT) - Services at a Kansas Army post are restored following a brief, partial government shutdown in late January. Fort Riley Army Post announced via social media on Feb. 3 that many civi...
Matthew Self Feb 04, 2026

Why did two Topeka area schools enter secure campus Wednesday?
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Two local schools entered secure campus conditions Wednesday morning due to local law enforcement activity. USD 437 spokeswoman Jessica Roberts told 27 News that Pauline Centra...
Matthew Self Feb 04, 2026


