Category Archives: Local News
What to know for Germanfest 2025 in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka's biggest celebration of German culture is just around the corner and is bringing with it beer, food and fun for locals. People wanting to take part in this year's Germanfest ce...
Jun 04, 2025
Minority Business Spotlight – La Creperie Co.
La Creperie Co. is a mobile food trailer based in Topeka, Kansas, specializing in crepes, waffles, chicken and waffles, and other delicious creations. We bring a taste of sweetness and comfort to comm...
Jun 04, 2025
Work begins on new Topeka $60 million apartment complex
TOPEKA (KSNT) - City officials and others broke ground on a new $60 million apartment complex just south of Topeka's downtown area this week in the latest push to create more housing opportunities for...
Jun 04, 2025
Should Evergy raise costs for Kansas customers?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - People will be able to give their personal comments on an Evergy proposal to raise energy costs for Kansans. The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) said it will be holding public hear...
Jun 04, 2025
City has spent over $10 million on Hotel Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka city leaders will put $291,086 into Hotel Topeka, but not everyone on the governing body was on board with the investment. Councilmembers Christina Valdivia-Alcala, Sylvia Ortiz...
Jun 04, 2025
Groundbreaking set in Emporia for $43 million internet project
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly announced that a groundbreaking is scheduled for a $43 million project aimed at improving internet speeds in Kansas. A groundbreaking will be held at 10 a.m. on Ju...
Jun 03, 2025
‘She loved her students tremendously’: Topeka teacher killed in Highway 24 crash
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local school district is mourning the loss of one of its teachers after she was killed in a head-on highway crash last week. 27 News reached out to Topeka USD 501 on Monday, June 2 a...
Jun 03, 2025
31st Annual Mulvane Art Fair coming to Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Sara Stepp with the Mulvane Art Museum joined the 27 News Morning Show to discuss an upcoming art fair. Stepp said this will be the 31st annual Mulvane Art Fair. A total of 85 artists ...
Jun 03, 2025
Tonganoxie man seriously injured in rollover crash
LEAVENWORTH (KSNT) - A 64-year-old Tonganoxie man was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Leavenworth County on Monday. Around 3 p.m., the 64-year-old man was driving a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee e...
Jun 03, 2025
Capper Foundation helps Topeka kids learn to ride bikes
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Some local kids are getting hands-on bike training this week. Staff with the Capper foundation are teaching kids with special needs how to ride a bike starting from June 2-6. Staff on ...
Jun 02, 2025
