Category Archives: Local News
Kansans fill room to voice concerns over Evergy proposed rate hike
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Many Kansans went to Topeka to voice their concerns over a potential Evergy rate hike, citing continuously rising costs despite the company's high profits, wasteful spending and poor s...
Jun 17, 2025
230 places you can visit for free in Kansas this summer
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A summer program designed to connect students with attractions across Kansas is back for 2025; and its all free. The Sunflower Summer program is back for another year and runs from Sat...
Jun 17, 2025
Walmart says Manhattan fire will impact delivery services
Update 3:56 p.m.: A spokeswoman for Walmart confirms the store has been reopened. MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Manhattan Fire Department (MFD) reported that it responded to a fire at a Manhattan Walmart las...
Jun 16, 2025
Car stop classes for students and parents coming soon to Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Police in Topeka are set to host a car stop training course for local high school students and their parents this summer. City of Topeka spokesman Dan Garrett said in a press release t...
Jun 16, 2025
What firework stands will open in and around Topeka for 2025?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - People in Topeka won't have to look far to get the fireworks they want for this year's Independence Day celebrations. 27 News got in touch with Shawnee County and the City of Topeka th...
Jun 16, 2025
Stolen Hellcat flees from police in eastern Kansas
Update Monday, June 16: The Ottawa Police Department issued a press release at 2:54 p.m. on Monday announcing that a 23-year-old woman was in custody in connection with the theft. She was arrested for...
Jun 16, 2025
80-year-old Osage City man seriously injured in Topeka crash
TOPEKA (KSNT) - An 80-year-old Osage City man was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Topeka on Sunday. At 2:20 p.m., a 71-year-old woman was driving a Nissan Rogue east on I-470 east of 21st Str...
Jun 16, 2025
‘No Kings’ protest brings thousands of people to Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Protesters chanted at the steps of the capitol, as thousands of people gathered for the "No Kings" protest. The event was organized in response to recent legislation. Protesters held s...
Jun 15, 2025
Crash shuts down I-70 near Junction City
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - A major highway in Kansas is shut down in both directions Friday due to a crash near Junction City. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is reporting through KanDrive ...
Jun 13, 2025
Free dump day is Saturday in Shawnee County
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County Commissioner Kevin Cook joined the 27 News morning on Friday to provide updates on local road construction, Gage Park's Playland, Spirit of Kansas 2025 and free dump day...
Jun 13, 2025
