TOPEKA (KSNT) – A nearly $50 million project to create a new community home for veterans in Topeka is at a standstill more than two years after it was initially announced with no construction date in sight. 27 News reached out to the Kansas Office of Veteran Services (KOVS) this month to learn what is…… MORE
Update 1:10 p.m.: Evergy reports that the power outages in the St. Marys have almost all been cleared. However, new power outages have popped up in central Kansas. Evergy now reports 65 active outages and 2,913 customers without power in the Wichita and Salina areas. Evergy reports over 100 people without power in Topeka. Update…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Two election reform bills were sent to Governor Laura Kelly’s desk on Monday. Senate Bill 6 focuses on ranked-choice voting (RCV) methods. In Kansas, RCV lets voters rank candidates in order of preference. Under RCV, votes are tabulated in multiple rounds until a candidate receives the majority. SB 6 would remove any…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Firefighters are at the scene of a house fire in central Topeka Wednesday morning. Rosie Nichols with the City of Topeka told 27 News fire crews were called just before 9:30 a.m. on March 19 to the 1200 block of Southwest Lincoln Street regarding reports of a house on fire. No injuries…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Washburn Law graduate and former public affairs consultant is nominated to be the top bank regulator at the Federal Reserve. President Donald Trump nominated Michelle Bowman to oversee the Federal Reserve’s regulatory role on Monday. Bowman would replace Michael Barr as the vice chair for supervision after Barr stepped down last…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Washburn Law graduate and former public affairs consultant is nominated to be the top bank regulator at the Federal Reserve. President Donald Trump nominated Michelle Bowman to oversee the Federal Reserve’s regulatory role on Monday. Bowman would replace Michael Barr as the vice chair for supervision after Barr stepped down last…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Firefighters are at the scene of a house fire in central Topeka Wednesday morning. Rosie Nichols with the City of Topeka told 27 News fire crews were called just before 9:30 a.m. on March 19 to the 1200 block of Southwest Lincoln Street regarding reports of a house on fire. No injuries…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Parts of central Topeka have a history of high crime and low overall neighborhood health, but it’s motivating people to inspire positive change. The Central Topeka Grocery Oasis, Omni Circle and Keep America Beautiful are leading an effort to clean trash and repaint outdoor amenities in the Capital City. “It’s nice when…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka leaders unanimously decide to allocate tax dollars to improve a local sports complex. The Sunflower Sports Association will receive a one-time payment of $450,000 to fund its latest project, Project NextGen. In Tuesday’s city council meeting, Topeka leaders decided to give the organization money from the Transient Guest Tax Fund. The…… MORE
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two people have been charged in connection with the death of Adan Manzano, a Kansas City sports reporter who was found dead in his hotel room while on assignment for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. According to court records and a press conference hosted by the Kenner, Lousiana Police Department,…… MORE
