Category Archives: Local News

Kansas parks shut down amid federal staffing shortage

Kansas parks shut down amid federal staffing shortage

COUNCIL GROVE (KSNT) – Recreational services at multiple Kansas and Oklahoma lakes will be put on hold this year due to a federal hiring freeze. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Tulsa District announced in a press release on May 6 that people should expect some changes at multiple lakes it manages in Oklahoma…MORE

Baked beans recalled in multiple states due to allergy risk

Baked beans recalled in multiple states due to allergy risk

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Tennessee company is recalling thousands of cases of baked beans shipped to retailers across the nation due to a potentially dangerous allergy risk. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on May 5 that Vietti Food Group of Nashville, Tennessee is recalling a little over 4,500 cases of its “Yellowstone Brown…MORE

Motorcycle vs. vehicle crash reported in southwest Topeka

Motorcycle vs. vehicle crash reported in southwest Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – First responders are at the scene of a reported two-vehicle crash in southwest Topeka on Tuesday. City of Topeka spokesman Dan Garrett told 27 News a call was received around 1:20 p.m. on May 6 regarding a crash at Southwest 29th Street and Southwest Gage Boulevard. A motorcycle and another vehicle are…MORE

Expert says time is right to catch popular sports fish species in Kansas

Expert says time is right to catch popular sports fish species in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A K-State fisheries and aquatics expert says the time is now to break out the poles and head to your local lake for some good fishing opportunities. Joe Gerken with the K-State Research and Extension office said in a recent publication that fish in the family percidae or percids spawn their young…MORE

Work planned for three bridges in Shawnee Co.

Work planned for three bridges in Shawnee Co.

SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Drivers should expect delays along several bridges in Shawnee County later this month. Shawnee County Public Works announced in a press release on May 6 the Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) will be working on overhead structure repairs on the Southwest Burlingame Road, Southwest Auburn Road and Southwest Wanamaker Road bridges. Shawnee…MORE

What changes are coming to the Kansas Avenue Bridge in 2026?

What changes are coming to the Kansas Avenue Bridge in 2026?

Context: The above video initially aired on April 30, 2025. TOPEKA (KSNT) – Transportation officials are gearing up to make some improvements to a major bridge in Topeka next year along with some permanent changes to it as part of a larger project. 27 News reached out to the City of Topeka this week for…MORE

Kansas professor weighs in on Trump’s 100% foreign film tariffs

Kansas professor weighs in on Trump’s 100% foreign film tariffs

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Washburn University media professor and film industry veteran weighs in following President Trump’s announcement of 100% tariffs on foreign films. The announcement made Sunday, April 4 by Trump has sent the film industry into a frenzy, with shares of Warner Bros., Disney, Netflix and more entertainment companies taking a hit early…MORE

April Teacher of the Month: Sally Lopez

April Teacher of the Month: Sally Lopez

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Sally Lopez is a fifth-grade teacher at Oliver Brown Elementary School in Manhattan. Growing up in Kansas City, Kansas, Lopez went to Kansas City Kansas Community College before transferring to K-State and graduating with a bachelor’s in Elementary Education in 2021. Her dedication to learn and be the best teacher she can…MORE

Topeka partnership offers $8,200 in support for new moms

Topeka partnership offers $8,200 in support for new moms

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Two Topeka organizations are partnering up to provide pregnancy, birth and postpartum support valued at $8,200 per participant. SENT, Inc. and the Topeka Doula Project announced a strategic partnership to provide care to mothers in southeast Topeka on Tuesday, May 6. The partnership will provide support through a package of maternal health…MORE