TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local authorities say an intersection on Topeka Boulevard that has been closed since last year is open once more, with some limitations still in place. Robert Bidwell with the City of Topeka said in a press release on Friday, March 21 that Topekans can start using the intersection of Southwest 21st Street…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas lawmakers are budgeting for 2026 and 2027; both the Senate and House are agreeing to make cuts to various state programs. The Senate Committee on Ways & Means gave approval to amended appropriations for Senate Substitute for Substitute House Bill 2007 on Thursday, March 20. While the Senate and House both…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka firefighters are working to douse a house fire Friday morning in the Greater Auburndale neighborhood. A 27 News reporter said the Topeka Fire Department (TFD) is at a home in the 120 block of Southwest Roosevelt Street. Firefighters appear to be at a single-story residence in the area. One person received…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Working for you, 27 News confirmed that a major reusable packaging manufacturer is closing its Osage City facility. ORBIS Corporation announced on Friday, March 21 that it made the decision to shut down its Osage City facility. The 200,000-square-foot plastic manufacturing and warehouse space employs 79 people, according to a press release…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Laurie Harrison with Riley County Emergency Management joined the 27 News morning show to discuss emergency preparedness. Harrison discussed the three key elements of being prepared in case of an emergency: Talk to your family and make a plan. Build an emergency kit for your home and your vehicle. Stay informed. Harrison…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Park staff in Shawnee County are working to uproot a number of invasive species which have become embedded in the local soil, some of which were purposefully introduced in previous years to beautify the area. 27 News reached out to Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) this week to learn more about…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – People exploring Kansas’ outdoor spaces may have noticed some odd pink-hued boulders now and again that don’t quite fit in with the landscape. So what are these rocks and how did they wind up in the Midwest? 27 News spoke with Tony Layzell, an assistant scientist with the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS),…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The face of a major Topeka association focused on growing the Capital City’s economic presence has announced he will be departing for the east coast. Bob Ross with the Greater Topeka Partnership (GTP) said in a press release on Friday, March 21 that CEO Matt Pivarnik is stepping down. He will be…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State education officials have issued a statement Friday following the Trump Administration’s push to close the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). Denise Kahler with the Kansas Department of Education (KSDE) issued a press release on March 21 in the wake of President Donald Trump’s decision to shut down the DOE. Kahler said…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – While the Super Bowl is the biggest game bet on in a single day in Kansas, March Madness is stretched out over several weeks making this tournament generate a lot of interest for the state. According to the American Gaming Association, it’s estimated that $3.1 billion will be legally gambled on the…… MORE
