Category Archives: Local News
Topeka Police working vehicle vs. pedestrian crash
Update 9 a.m.: The Topeka Police Department reports that the crash involved a vehicle and a scooter. One person was taken to an area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. TOPEKA (KS...
Aug 22, 2025
New Seneca pastor restores hope, after death of predecessor
SENECA (KSNT) - On April 3, Father Arul Carasala was shot; just later that evening, Father Joel Haug stepped in and led services. A few months later, he became the church's permanent pastor. Since the...
Aug 21, 2025
City of Topeka launches new documentary series
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka is launching "History of Topeka," a new monthly documentary series featuring powerful stories, pivotal moments and inspiring people that shaped the city into what it...
Aug 21, 2025
‘Bucks for Buckles’ to reward drivers using seatbelts
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Safe Kids Kansas, State Farm, the Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment are partnering up for a safety belt awareness campaign that di...
Aug 21, 2025
Road work project to create nearly 14-mile detour in Wabaunsee County
WABAUNSEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Kansas transportation authorities are getting ready to shut down a local bridge that will result in a big detour for some locals. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDO...
Aug 21, 2025
How many blackout plates have been sold so far in Kansas?
Context: Video aired May 12, 2025. TOPEKA (KSNT) - 27 News checked in with the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) to see how many of the new blackout license plates have been sold so far this year. B...
Aug 21, 2025
More details about exciting event in NOTO this weekend
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Tevyn Harmon joined the 27 News Morning Show along with Sgt. Belen Villa with the Kansas National Guard to talk about the Get Down in T-Town event happening this weekend! Get Down in T...
Aug 21, 2025
Special Olympics Kansas previews new sport, upcoming events
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Ashley Pippin with Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) joined the 27 News Morning Show to discuss upcoming events and fundraising efforts. On Friday, Aug. 22, SOKS will be holding its "Cops...
Aug 21, 2025
23-year-old killed in Wabaunsee County I-70 crash
WABAUNSEE COUNTY (KSNT) - State troopers have released the identity of the man killed in an I-70 crash on Wednesday morning. The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) reports the crash occurred around 8:20 a.m....
Aug 20, 2025
Geary County USD 475 superintendent continues to build on success
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - Geary County USD 475 Superintendent Reginald Eggleston is continuing to build on the successes of the past. Geary County schools started on Aug. 11 and Eggleston reports a great...
Aug 20, 2025
