WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) —The Grain Belt Express has awarded $1.7 billion in contracts to Quanta Services and Kiewit Energy Group to begin work on the largest electric transmission project in U.S. history—an 800-mile line connecting Kansas to Indiana. Phase 1, linking Kansas and Missouri, is set to begin construction in 2026. According to its planners,…… MORE
EMPORIA (KSNT) – Six people have been charged in connection with a drug smuggling operation to bring liquid methamphetamine from Mexico to Emporia. The six defendants were charged on one count of possession with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, according to a press release from the U.S. District Attorney’s Office…… MORE
KANSAS (KSNT) – A Kansas court case on the constitutionality of machine gun possession is moving forward in the Tenth Circuit court. In April 2023, defendant Tamori Morgan was indicted by a grand jury in U.S. District Court in Wichita for possessing a machine gun and a conversion device known as a “Glock switch”. Judge…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Washburn Tech students are changing a man’s life through the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides program. Washburn Tech unveiled a refurbished 2020 Mazda to a fortunate driver. Recycled Rides partners auto students with professionals to refurbish vehicles and then the vehicles are given to individuals or families in need. 27 News spoke to the 2020 Mazda recipient,…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Kansas man will soon leave prison after the state parole board grants his release. On March 6, 2025, the Kansas Prisoner Review Board decided to grant parole to Jimmie Nelms, who was convicted for murdering a Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) trooper in the 1970’s. According to David Thompson, Public Information Officer…… MORE
Editor’s Note: We incorrectly reported that Victor N. Carlton had died at a local hospital but he had died at the scene of the crime; this article has been updated. We apologize for the error. TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local judge sentenced an 18-year-old this week in connection to the killing of a Topeka teenager…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Jess Buchholz and Casey Woods with Emporia Main Street joined the 27 News morning show to discuss some upcoming events: Flatland Cruisers Car Show and Unbound Gravel Finish Fest. Flatland Cruisers Car Show: Saturday, May 17 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Downtown Commercial Street Classic cars, food and live music Unbound Gravel…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Commission voted unanimously to fine American Medical Response (AMR) for long response times on Monday, May 5. AMR was late 273 times in February 2025, according to a report from the Shawnee County Ambulance Compliance officer. Out of those late responses, AMR was penalized $4,540 for 92 of the…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka family is asking for its community’s support as their son battles cancer for the second time. Isaac Reynolds, an 8-year-old boy from Topeka, is facing his second battle with cancer in two years. According to a GoFundMe created by his mom, Jill Reynolds, in November 2023, Isaac was initially diagnosed…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Trump administration terminated more than $30 million in health care grants, resulting in the loss of dozens of jobs and leaving communities without services. Governor Laura Kelly’s office announced in a news release Thursday, May 8 that President Donald Trump’s administration abruptly “unilateral termination’ of more than $33 million in grants…… MORE
