TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas forestry officials are sounding the alarm this week as looming federal cuts could impact their ability to fight wildfires and help support the state’s green spaces. The Kansas Forest Service (KFS) issued a press release on Wednesday, May 14, calling on the state’s residents to support the agency as it faces…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – James L. Bolden Jr. joined the 27 News morning newscast to discuss his campaign for Topeka Mayor on Thursday. Bolden Jr. filed for the mayoral race on May 5. 27 News sat down with Topeka mayoral candidate Bolden to learn more about why he’s running for the city’s top seat. Bolden told…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – A local veteran is celebrating his accomplishments. Not only for what he did while he was in service , but also what he did to get out. Keeping with family tradition Gary Kraner enlisted into the navy at 18. Following in the footsteps of his older brothers. With no clear plan after graduating…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Law enforcement is releasing new information after a Topeka bank robbery and deadly shooting. Topeka police say investigations into a bank robbery and deadly shooting this week are linked during a press conference on May 14. Police identified the victim of the shooting on May 12 as 40-year-old Kathleen Hayes. The suspect…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topekans who missed out on the carnival last week at West Ridge Mall will get another shot at taking part in the fun later this month. The Stormont Vail Events Center will host the Evans United Shows Carnival from Thursday, May 22 through to Sunday, June 1 to help local families and…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Work is set to start soon on a large new apartment complex near Topeka’s downtown area that will bring new housing options for locals. Nikki Trojanowski with The Annex Group, based out of Indiana, announced in a press release on May 12 that it will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony in the…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Teens hunting for summer work in Topeka don’t need to look far. Sean Zears with Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) told 27 News on Wednesday, May 14 that kids getting out of school this month can find a summer job at a local park or swimming pool. He said the SCP+R…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Gabriel Killman joined the 27 News morning newscast to discuss his campaign for Topeka Mayor on Wednesday. The 22-year-old filed for the mayoral race on April 22. Killman talked to 27 News about what sparked his interest in running for mayor. “Just looking at the local news,” Killman said. “Just seeing what’s…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka’s city leaders are using some cash to help decorate the North Topeka Arts District (NOTO). The Topeka City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, May 13 to send $52,000 to NOTO. The money will now go towards three separate project areas in the arts district. You may notice the cash at work…… MORE
Update: State troopers identified the victim of the deadly crash as Kimberly G. Terhune, 64, of Maple Hill. WABAUNSEE COUNTY (KSNT) – One person is dead and two others are injured in a crash on I-70 in Wabaunsee County on Tuesday. The Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office posted to social media around 11:40 a.m. on May…… MORE
