Category Archives: Local News
Law Board approves $1.55m budget increase for RCPD
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) reports the Law Board approved a 5.4% increase for its 2026 budget. The Law Board approved the RCPD budget of $30.3 million for 2026 on Jun...
Jun 20, 2025
Kansas driver late for work clocked going nearly double a 75 mph limit
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A driver who told a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper they were running late for work on Friday morning saw their day get worse when the trooper says they were clocked going 143 miles ...
Jun 20, 2025
Police identify couple killed in Emporia house explosion
Context: The above video aired on Wednesday, June 18. EMPORIA (KSNT) - Emporia police have identified two people killed in a recent house explosion. The Emporia Police Department (EPD) announced in a ...
Jun 20, 2025
Topeka Renaissance Festival opens this weekend
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Fairies, knights, mermaids and more are in Topeka this weekend for the Renaissance Festival. People are invited to swing by the Woodshed Event Center in north Topeka to visit the first...
Jun 20, 2025
Comedian Ron White is coming to Kansas, here’s when
MAYETTA (KSNT) - Comedian Ron White is set to host a show at a local casino in northeast Kansas later this year. Prairie Band Casino & Resort said it is bringing White in for a show in Mayetta at ...
Jun 20, 2025
27 News teams up with Dillons, Harvesters for Topeka food drive
TOPEKA (KSNT) - 27 News partnered with Dillons Food Stores and Harvesters for a citywide food drive Friday, generating enough food to make about 800 food kits. This is part of our parent company's Fou...
Jun 20, 2025
Mannequins and more for sale at West Ridge Mall
Context: The above video initially aired on June 2. TOPEKA (KSNT) - West Ridge Mall is selling off everything from mannequins to tables and shelves at a fixture sale this weekend. People are invi...
Jun 20, 2025
Archdiocese of KCK restricts Bishop Baniewicz, DA not investigating
JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. -- Republican District Attorney Steve Howe says he's not investigating suspended Bishop Miege High School President Phil Baniewicz despite allegations against him. The Archdiocese...
Jun 20, 2025
2 dead in house explosion in Emporia
Update: Around 8:30 pm, emergency workers found two bodies within the debris. According to a press release from Emporia Police Department, the explosion appears to be accidental. The exact cause of th...
Jun 18, 2025
Customers flock to new German grocery store near Junction City
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - A new store with a big focus on German food and culture is open to customers near Junction City. 27 News got in touch with Susanna Richie, owner of Der Deutsche Laden, to learn ...
Jun 18, 2025
