Category Archives: Local News
USD 475 superintendent talks district goals and Early Childhood Center progress
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Geary County Schools Superintendent Reginald Eggleston joined the 27 News Morning Show on Thursday morning to discuss key initiatives underway in USD 475, including long-term student d...
Jan 21, 2026
Organizers share details as Lawrence prepares for 2026 World Cup
LAWRENCE, Kan. -- City officials and organizers in Lawrence, Kansas are sharing more details at Tuesday night's commission meeting about which 2026 World Cup team will make its base camp in Lawrence a...
Jan 21, 2026
Capitol Federal celebrates 75 years with big announcement
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local bank is celebrating 75 years in Kansas with a new look. Capitol Federal announced its insurance arm is now "Capitol Federal Insurance" on Tuesday, Jan. 20. It was previously ca...
Jan 20, 2026
Topeka high school students hold anti-ICE demonstration Tuesday
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka high school students are joining in on a nationwide protest movement Tuesday against federal immigration enforcement. Students marched out of Topeka High School around 1:30 p.m....
Jan 20, 2026
Six Kansas fashion stores shutting down after bankruptcy filing
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A women's clothing company has started to liquidate its store locations across the nation, impacting several locations it has in Kansas. Francesca's is undergoing the process of shutti...
Jan 20, 2026
New records set at Manhattan Regional Airport in 2025
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Manhattan's airport is celebrating some major achievements earned in 2025 including setting a new passenger records. Manhattan Regional Airport Director Brandon Keazer announced in ...
Jan 20, 2026
RCPD director reacts to deadly Lawrence shooting, talks community safety
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The head of the Riley County Police Department joined the 27 News Morning Show on Tuesday to talk about the latest crime trends in the community. RCPD Director Brian Peete talked on th...
Jan 20, 2026
New road work announced for Fairlawn Construction Project
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Road crews are set to close part of Southwest 25th Street in Topeka as part of a larger, ongoing road work project on Southwest Fairlawn Road. Joseph Harrington with the City of T...
Jan 20, 2026
Red Cross says to bundle up ahead of cold, windy weather in Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) - If you checked the weather for this weekend, you may have seen it's going to be cold and windy. Here are some tips on how to stay warm. Wearing layers will be a necessity the weekend o...
Jan 15, 2026
The 6th Annual Trunk Or Treat Is This Halloween!
The Topeka Police Department and other local first responder agencies are teaming up to host the annual Trunk or Treat event that area families have enjoyed for the last five years. This year’s ...
Oct 12, 2021
