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Veteran Salute: Communicating for Kuwait combat

Veteran Salute: Communicating for Kuwait combat

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – As the 1990’s kicked off, so did Army Specialist Karin Myron’s active duty. With rising tensions in the Middle East, her service and communication skillset would send her overseas during the Gulf War conflict. “I started at radio teletype operator,” Myron said, “which was phased out, but I was also the first…MORE

Man seriously injured after Jackson Co. semi-truck crash

Man seriously injured after Jackson Co. semi-truck crash

JACKSON COUNTY (KSNT) – A 43-year-old man from Hoyt was seriously injured after a crash involving a semi-truck trailer on Thursday. At 3:55 p.m., the 43-year-old was driving a Ford F150 along 118th Road, west of U-75 Highway. A 53-year-old man from Berryton was driving a Kenworth semi-truck south on U-75. According to the Kansas…MORE

Are 3D-printed homes the future for Shawnee County?

Are 3D-printed homes the future for Shawnee County?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – When it comes to building a home, you’re probably familiar with a long construction process. But what if there was a way that could be exponentially shorter? The answer to that could be 3D-printed homes. “Whether you’re printing a piece for a stove or a toy, the general concept is the same,…MORE

Two people seriously injured in Geary Co. crash

Two people seriously injured in Geary Co. crash

GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) – Two people were seriously injured in a Geary County crash on Sunday. At 4:25 p.m., a 33-year-old man was driving an Oldsmobile Bravada east on I-70. They were approaching the rear of a Toyota Prius that was driven by a 67-year-old man. The driver of the Oldsmobile swerved into the right…MORE

Topeka will help you repair your sidewalk

Topeka will help you repair your sidewalk

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka is offering to pay half of the cost to fix your sidewalks. While some people tell 27 News they think the city should be in charge of the cost of sidewalks, it’s actually the property owners’ responsibility. The 50-50 Sidewalk Repair Program was re-introduced this year to help people with the…MORE

Bob Dylan concert in Topeka brings fans of all ages

Bob Dylan concert in Topeka brings fans of all ages

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Fans of all ages came out to see the Bob Dylan concert Sunday night. Hundreds of people are attending the Mar. 30 show at the Topeka Performing Arts Center. The 83-year-old has fans of all ages excited to see him on tour. Fans lined up outside of TPAC, scanning their tickets and…MORE

Food shipment to Harvesters canceled amid DOGE cuts

Food shipment to Harvesters canceled amid DOGE cuts

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka food bank learned earlier this week an upcoming shipment of food is canceled due to spending cuts at the federal level. 27 News spoke with a Harvesters spokesman who said the cuts were brought on by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Emergency…MORE

I-70 east in Topeka to shut down for road work next week

I-70 east in Topeka to shut down for road work next week

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Road crews will soon close part of a major highway in the Topeka area at the start of April for bridge construction work. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced on KanDrive.gov that workers will close I-70 eastbound in Topeka from U.S. 75 to U.S. 40 for bridge construction work to take…MORE

Want free yard services in Topeka? Here’s how

Want free yard services in Topeka? Here’s how

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Missionaries are giving back to the Topeka community just in time for spring. Elders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are offering free yard services next week. This includes yard work, moving items and painting. The missionaries told 27 news they want to help Topekans and say they “won’t…MORE

Four arrested at Kansas ‘Black Mass,’ KHP issues statement

Four arrested at Kansas ‘Black Mass,’ KHP issues statement

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Four people were arrested, after a satanic ritual turned violent at the Kansas statehouse on Friday. The Kansas Highway Patrol said that Satanic Grotto Leader, Michael Stewart, 42, along with three others were taken into custody. One of those arrested includes a 21-year-old man who got into a heated fight with Stewart…MORE