TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is encouraging the state’s parents to take action this year as measles cases continue to grow in number. Kelly took to social media on Monday, May 12, to urge parents to consider getting their children vaccinated against measles. Cases are continuing to grow in the southwest part of…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – A new policy at Manhattan High School will prohibit cellphone use during classes and instructional times. 27 News reached out to USD 383 to learn more about the policy changes this week. Manhattan High School Principal Michael Dorst said administrators feel the policy will help increase meaningful instructional time and student engagement. …… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka woman hosted a Mother’s Day celebration for mothers in the community. Mothers and grandmothers gathered at Crestview Community Center to celebrate. The event was to honor mothers and make them feel special. Moms gave speeches in each other’s honor and left with gift bags. “I want you to feel loved,”…… MORE
ST. MARYS (KSNT) – Kansas transportation officials say a local highway near St. Marys shut down on Tuesday due to a semi-truck blocking both lanes of traffic. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced on KanDrive that Highway 24 was closed between KS-63 and U.S. 75 east of the town of St. Marys and two…… MORE
ST. MARYS (KSNT) – Kansas transportation officials say a local highway near St. Marys is shut down on Tuesday due to a semi-truck blocking both lanes of traffic. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced on KanDrive that Highway 24 is closed between KS-63 and U.S. 75 east of the town of St. Marys and…… MORE
Video originally aired Jan. 14, 2025. KANSAS (KSNT) – A national non-profit has filed lawsuits against four porn websites for allegedly failing to follow a newly established Kansas law that requires porn sites to verify users age. The National Center on Sexual Exploitation filed the suit against the sites, which 27 News is choosing not…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Missouri-based company is getting ready to move into the Capital City later this year and help local workers get their home improvement projects finished. 27 News got in touch with Roofers Mart this week to learn more about its plans to set up shop in southeast Topeka, marking the opening of…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is ordering flags to fly at half-staff later this week. Kelly issued the order on May 13, stating that flags throughout Kansas should be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Thursday, May 15. This act is meant to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day. “Every day, Kansas…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Auburn-Washburn USD 437 has approved policy recommendations that will require some families to pay an annual fee for school bus transportation. The Auburn-Washburn Board of Education voted unanimously on Monday, May 12 to adopt an opt-in round trip bus service requiring parents to pay an annual fee for students who live within…… MORE
JEFFERSON COUNTY (KSNT) – A local animal shelter is asking for help after seven puppies were found abandoned along a busy road last weekend. The Jefferson County Humane Society (JCHS) took to social media on May 11 after seven small puppies were dropped off at the shelter. Staff at the humane society are asking that…… MORE
