WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Rush County Sheriff’s Office said 54 animals were rescued from “poor living conditions” during an investigation this week into a report of a stolen firearm. Two people were arrested. While at the La Crosse home, deputies discovered poor conditions and numerous animals inside. They obtained a search warrant, and the…… MORE
SHERIDAN COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) — A driver was killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash involving a flatbed truck and an oil derrick on Kansas Highway 23 in Sheridan County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash happened at about 3 p.m., about 6 miles south of U.S. Highway 24 at Road 70 South. The KHP…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Robert Harder, with Valeo Behavioral Health Care, and Sharil Baxter, from The Center for Hope and Healing – Midland Care, joined the 27 News morning newscast to discuss a support group for people who have lost someone to suicide. Both groups are inviting you on a 12-week journey to take steps toward…… MORE
OSAGE CITY (KSNT) – The KDC is deploying resources to help workers impacted by a recent plant closure in Osage County. 27 News spoke to the city manager of Osage City, Katie Hodge, following the closure of one of the city’s largest employers. She said the city has been working with the Kansas Department of…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man was booked and later released on bond in connection to a deadly crash that killed a Topeka teacher about one year ago. On Wednesday, March 27, Todd W. Armstrong, of Auburn, was arrested on charges of vehicular homicide, driving on the left side of the roadway and speeding; maximum limits.…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Friday, March 28, at 11 a.m., a group of Kansas Satanists will be holding a black mass at the Kansas State Capitol. It will also be met with a counter-protest by a Christian and Catholic advocacy group. Our Kansas Capitol Bureau spoke with Tradition Family and Property of America (TFP) member…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Washburn University men’s basketball plays Thursday, March 27 to try and make it to championship. Fans are getting the opportunity to support the team in a unique way. Fans can get creative with their Washburn merchandise this season. H&H Designs in southwest Topeka invites you to make your own apparel from start…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – You may have noticed you’re paying more for a cup of Joe. Coffee has seen a steady uptick in cost over the past few years but even more so over the past few months, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. PT’s Coffee in Topeka works directly with international farmers to…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansans may need to watch their step when heading outside as snakes reappear across the state, and inside some unfortunate people’s homes as temperatures get warmer. 27 News spoke with Drew Ricketts, extension wildlife specialist with Kansas State University, this week about the dangers posed by emerging snakes this spring. He said…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas wildlife officials are giving locals their two cents this week to help them land some white bass and wipers this spring. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Park’s (KDWP) Fisheries Division posted to social media on Tuesday, March 26 with some helpful information on how to land some fish as temperatures…… MORE
