TOPEKA (KSNT)—Shawnee County Smash, a demolition derby scheduled for June, is refunding all customers and has announced its cancellation. Shawnee County Smash reported on social media on April 2 that due to a low number of car registrations, it was decided to cancel the show. Shawnee County Smash said it has also been in contact…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka organization is canceling an annual event to gather members of the community together as it tests the waters with a new initiative. Topeka’s City Council voted to revise the Safe Streets 2025 budget on April 1, dropping it from $61,000 to around $45,000, a 25% downgrade. This comes after Topeka’s…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – 27 News is looking at some Topeka businesses that have survived the test of time this week. We combed through online directories and cross-referenced older publications to build a list of businesses that have been operating for over 100 years. A photograph of the home on the Topeka Cemetery grounds from June…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The Manhattan City Commission unanimously motioned to move forward on a lease agreement with a major Topeka manufacturer. The Manhattan City Commission was told the Flint Hills Venture Group (FHVG) has a potential tenant for their property at 1105 Kretschmer Drive: metal fabrication company PTMW Inc. The employer would seek job creation…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Children’s Fest is coming to Topeka this month. India Yarborough with Local Lens PR and the founder of One Can One Kid Andre Banks joined the 27 News morning newscast to discuss all the exciting details about the upcoming event. The event is organized by two local non-profits, One Can…… MORE
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY (KSNT) – A local sheriff’s office reports a missing older man was found dead Wednesday morning. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office reported on social media that Charles Frank, 87, was found dead in the early morning hours on April 2. Frank was declared missing after last being seen around 10 p.m. on April…… MORE
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Wedding dresses may now cost brides even more this year due to a jump in tariffs. Brides might see a spike in the cost of their dresses due to the 20% tariffs President Donald Trump has placed on all imported goods coming from China. With most dresses coming from China, customers are…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A company based out of New York is recalling one of its juice products sold in Kansas this week as it may be contaminated with a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. Walker’s Wine Juice LLC, based out of Forestville, New York, is recalling its pumpkin juice as it may contain botulism.…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The Kansas State University Foundation has been named one of the top workplaces in the country. The Kansas State University Foundation was selected from a survey of over 42,000 organizations for the 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces. USA TODAY recognizes organizations that employ over 150 people that have created exceptional workplaces. Organizations…… MORE
Update 11:15 p.m.: The tornado warnings for Clay and Dickinson Counties has expired. Severe thunderstorm warnings are still in effect for Brown, Clay, Dickinson, Geary, Marshall, Pottawatomie and Riley Counties. Update 11:05 p.m.: Tornado warnings for Clay and Dickinson Counties have been issued until 11:30 p.m. Flash flood warnings have been issued for Clay, Geary…… MORE
