SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office (SNSO) is warning local drivers to obey road work signs or face fines or even arrest. The SNSO posted on social media on Tuesday, March 25 that it is observing issues at some work areas in the county where drivers are not obeying road closed signs.…… MORE
WAMEGO (KSNT) – A local museum showcasing the bright and colorful world of OZ in northeast Kansas has made some changes recently to enhance the experience of guests. 27 News spoke with Katlyn Britton, operations coordinator at the OZ Museum and Columbian Theatre, to learn more about what has changed following the completion of recent…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – People may soon be able to openly carry alcoholic beverages in downtown Manhattan. Manhattan city leaders plan to discuss a common consumption ordinance at a city commission meeting on Tuesday, March 25. If approved, it would create a drinking zone, allowing patrons to grab drinks from participating businesses and walk around in…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed an advance voting bill Monday. Kelly announced in a press release that she has decided to veto Senate Bill 4 on March 24. The bill, if approved, would require the return of advance voting ballots by 7 p.m. on the day of an election. “The three-day…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka City Councilman Spencer Duncan joined the 27 News morning newscast to discuss his decision to run for mayor. During the interview, Duncan, a Topeka native, spoke about why he is running, being a voice for people, three things he would like to see change in if elected and more. When Duncan…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas wildlife officials are preparing to release more of a rarely seen species after initial success last year. Staff with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) released a batch of 40 alligator snapping turtles into their former home range in the Neosho River in September 2024. Now, the KDWP is…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka City Councilman Spencer Duncan joined the 27 News morning newscast to discuss his decision to run for mayor. During the interview, Duncan, a Topeka native, spoke about why he is running, being a voice for people, three things he would like to see change in if elected and more. When Duncan…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A new report by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute shed light on excessive drinking in Kansas. The annual County Health Rankings and Roadmaps report is intended to highlight the factors that can impact our health outcomes and disparities nationwide. To calculate each region’s drinking rate, researchers used self-reported data from the CDC’s Behavioral…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Monday, an 80-year-old motorcyclist from Topeka was seriously injured after being hit by a pickup truck while driving on I470. At 2:30 p.m., a 46-year-old man was driving a Ford F150 east on I470 in the right lane. The 80-year-old man was driving a 2007 Suzuki motorcycle east in the left…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly has signed off on multiple bills this week, ushering in a slew of new laws for the State of Kansas. Kelly announced in a press release on Monday, March 24 that she has approved six bills that will become new laws in the Sunflower State. These include the following:…… MORE
