Category Archives: Local News
Controversial Southwest Fairlawn Road project delayed in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A major road work project on Southwest Fairlawn Road is officially delayed. An official with the City of Topeka confirms that a planned road work project on a section of Southwest Fair...
Aug 20, 2025
‘We’ve kind of lost touch with death’: What is the Manhattan Death Cafe?
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A local woman is helping others face death in Manhattan. 27 News talked to Joslyn Roadstrom, organizer of the Manhattan Death Cafe series, to learn more about what her event is all ...
Aug 20, 2025
Multiple vehicle semi truck crash in Wabaunsee County
ALMA (KSNT) - The Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) reports that it's working the scene of a semi vs. utility pole crash that also involved a passenger vehicle. The WCSO reported in a social me...
Aug 20, 2025
Washburn Rural North Middle School temporarily evacuated due to gas odor
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - A local middle school was evacuated Wednesday morning due to a possible gas leak situation. Washburn Rural North Middle School evacuated all students and staff at around 11:15 ...
Aug 20, 2025
Get Down in T-Town returns this weekend
TOPEKA (KSNT) - An event returning to the capital city this weekend is generating a buzz! Get Down in T-Town is more than just an event, its about celebrating the diversity that makes Topeka special. ...
Aug 20, 2025
TFD wants to relocate three stations to help response time
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Fire Department (TFD) wants to relocate station one, six and 11 to help with response time, and it was discussed at Tuesday nights city council meeting. This would be a thre...
Aug 19, 2025
Flooding advisories and power outages in NE Kansas
FORT RILEY (KSNT) - Evergy is reporting more than 5,300 customers are without power in Kansas and Missouri on Tuesday. Evergy reports that as of 1:30 p.m., there are around 150 active power outages in...
Aug 19, 2025
Santa Fe Trail Schools receive $324,000 grant
OVERBROOK (KSNT) - USD 434 has announced that it will be receiving an award from the Patterson Family Foundation to support the district's Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The district w...
Aug 19, 2025
House explosion hospitalizes man in north-central Kansas
CLAY COUNTY (KSNT) - One man is seriously injured and a home is destroyed following an explosion in Clay County on Tuesday. Phil Kasper with the Clay Center Fire Department told 27 News that authoriti...
Aug 19, 2025
Speed limit increased on rural Kansas highway
GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) - Kansas transportation officials report that a rural state highway is getting a bump in its maximum speed limit following a study. Ashley Perez with the Kansas Department of Trans...
Aug 19, 2025
