KANSAS (KSNT) – 27 News is looking at new data that shows the most popular baby names parents selected for their newborns in 2024. Liam and Olivia were the two most popular names nationally, but that trend didn’t hold true in all 50 states. Each U.S. state had its own trendy and popular names in…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Newly released court documents shed light on what law enforcement found in the aftermath of a crash in 2024 that resulted in the death of a local teacher. 27 News obtained court documents this week that contain information related to the April 2024 death of Ashleigh Boyd, a local mother and teacher…… MORE
DICKINSON COUNTY (KSNT) – The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports that an earthquake was detected Thursday in central Kansas. The USGS issued a report stating that a 3.6-magnitude earthquake was detected at around 4:30 p.m. on May 15 north-northwest of the town of Herington in Dickinson County. It registered as a IV on the Modified…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka’s newest coffee shop is getting ready to open for business. Dutch Bros announced in a press release that it will be opening its second spot in Topeka on Monday, May 19. This new location will be open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 5 a.m. to 11…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka restaurant and brewery is celebrating 30 years of serving the local community with a big part this weekend. Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant announced that it will be celebrating its 30th anniversary on Saturday, May 17. It will mark the occasion with a parking lot party featuring live music, food…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – People looking to kick off summer with a trip to one of Kansas’ reservoirs may be a bit disappointed with what they find this year. The Kansas City District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced on April 24 that outdoor enthusiasts might encounter service reductions and recreational area closures…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A restaurant and bar in the North Topeka Arts District is open again after a car plowed into its entrance last week. The Wheel Barrel, located at 925 North Kansas Avenue, opened back up for business on Wednesday, May 14. Staff celebrated the reopening of the restaurant by cutting the ribbon on…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – A popular entertainment district in the Little Apple will soon see infrastructure and improvement projects. Improvements that are expected to take less than a year to complete in Aggieville will start after a local university’s spring graduation. According to BHS Construction, a major infrastructure and streetscape improvement project is part of the…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Former Republican Kansas Governor Dr. Jeff Colyer has announced that he will be running for Kansas’ top office in 2026. On Wednesday, May 14, Colyer formally announced in a YouTube video that he would be running for Kansas Governor. “As your governor, more Kansans were working than ever before,” Colyer said in…… MORE
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – The Lawrence Police Department (LPD) is investigating an incident that resulted in knife injuries for two people. Police were called just after 6 a.m. on May 15 to a report of a woman “covered in blood” at Clinton Park near West 6th Street and Maine Street. Officers found a 35-year-old woman with…… MORE
