Category Archives: Local News

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...
Isabella Cahill 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...
Matthew Self 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...
Victoria Calhoun 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...
Matthew Self 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 ...
Grace Gaume 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...
Isabella Cahill 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...
Matthew Self 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 ...
Matthew Self Jan 21, 2026

‘Sweetheart Skate’ set at Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Couples and families are invited to head to a local events center for a special ice skating opportunity at the start of February. The Stormont Vail Events Center is inviting people to ...
Matthew Self Jan 21, 2026

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...
Victoria Calhoun Jan 21, 2026


