Category Archives: Local News
Reser’s Fine Foods working on 90,000 square-foot expansion project in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A major food production plant in Topeka is eyeing a potential expansion that could add significantly to its presence in the Capital City. Shawnee County commissioners met on the mornin...
Jan 22, 2026
Topeka carousel at Gage Park to close this summer for restoration
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County is set to temporarily close its historic carousel at Gage Park this summer for renovations. County leaders hope the improvements they have planned will be worth the wait...
Jan 22, 2026
Find acupuncture and water lessons for dogs at Heartland Hound in Emporia
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Emporia has a new and improved canine wellness center that has a full pool for your dogs to train in. Heartland Hound started as a dog training facility, and now it has acupunctu...
Jan 22, 2026
Warming centers in Topeka prepare to open ahead of winter storm
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Local organizations are opening warming centers in the Topeka area ahead of a forecasted winter storm. Ashley Gilfillan with Shawnee County Parks and Recreation announced on Jan. 22 th...
Jan 22, 2026
From tech startups to dueling pianos: what’s coming up with Emporia Main Street
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Jess Buchholz and Casey Woods with Emporia Main Street joined 27 News Thursday morning to discuss upcoming programs and events aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and bringing the commun...
Jan 22, 2026
Blowing snow could impact travel in Kansas this weekend: KDOT
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas transportation officials have issued a warning Thursday ahead of an expected round of severe winter weather. Philip Harris with the Kansas Department of Transportation announced...
Jan 22, 2026
How do Evergy utility crews prepare for winter storms?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - With a winter storm making its way toward the area, utility companies like Evergy are preparing their crews. Even though Evergy doesn't expect widespread power outages, the company is ...
Jan 21, 2026
Topeka hospital holds blood drive amid nationwide shortage
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Red Cross is sounding the alarm: the country is now in a severe emergency blood shortage. A local hospital is urging people to donate. Stormont Vail Health in Topeka hosted a blood...
Jan 21, 2026
Firefighters rescue, revive pets found inside burning Topeka home
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka firefighters saved three pets from a burning home on Tuesday. City of Topeka spokeswoman Kimberly Qualls said in a press release the Topeka Fire Department responded to a report...
Jan 21, 2026
City of Topeka braces for arctic blast this weekend
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka is monitoring the weather ahead of a forecasted arctic blast this weekend. City of Topeka spokesman Dan Garrett said in a statement on Jan. 21 that city workers are ...
Jan 21, 2026
