Category Archives: Local News
Tens of thousands without power in Kansas and western Missouri
Update 12:30 p.m.: Evergy reports that nearly all customers in Topeka have had their power restored. The total number of customers without power is now just over 5,842, with 396 active outages. TOPEKA...
Jul 17, 2025
What are Endeavor’s plans for Hotel Topeka?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Kansas company has some big ideas for transforming a local hotel into a vibrant asset of the City of Topeka. 27 News got in touch with Endeavor Hotel Group President and CEO Roy Arno...
Jul 16, 2025
Kansas Arts Commission awards $1 million for arts and culture projects across the state
TOPEKA (KSNT) - More than 100 arts and culture projects across Kansas are receiving some grant cash this year to create new economic development opportunities. The Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) announc...
Jul 16, 2025
New moms get help at Emporia ‘Breastfeeding Bash’
LYON COUNTY (KSNT) - A local group is empowering parents with expert knowledge on a topic many new mothers struggle to master. Lyon County WIC and Care-Arc hosted their annual "Breastfeeding Bash" on ...
Jul 16, 2025
Driver busted at 100 mph in Kansas I-70 work zone hit with nearly $1,000 ticket
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - State troopers busted a driver traveling at 100 mph through a highway work zone near Junction City Wednesday morning. The Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C reported on social media ...
Jul 16, 2025
New hotel breaking ground in Manhattan’s Aggieville neighborhood
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - There is a big groundbreaking taking place this week in the Little Apple. On July 16, developers started construction on a new 105-room Hampton Inn at 12th and Laramie streets in Ma...
Jul 15, 2025
A special perk looks different for Kansas residents this year; here’s what to know
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A special perk Kansas families look forward to every year is finally back, but it looks a lot different this year. In years past, the Sunflower Summer program ran all summer from Ma...
Jul 15, 2025
Hotel Topeka may have a potential buyer
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka reports a local city-owned hotel may have a new owner soon. The City of Topeka announced in a press release on July 15 the Hotel Topeka may have a potential buyer se...
Jul 15, 2025
‘They are jumping for their lives’: Kansas pigs leap to freedom, find new homes
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - People are stepping up to help find loving homes for lost highway pigs that take a brave jump to freedom. 27 News got in touch with the Lawrence Humane Society (LHS) and the non-prof...
Jul 15, 2025
RCPD talks car burglaries, Narcan and planned events
TOPKEA (KSNT) - Riley County Police Director Brian Peete joined the 27 News Morning show on Tuesday to discuss car burglaries, upcoming events and officers carrying Narcan. Peete said that thanks to t...
Jul 15, 2025
