Category Archives: Local News
Major I-70 ramp set to close in west Topeka Monday night
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas transportation workers will shut down an I-70 ramp in west Topeka next week for pavement patching work. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is planning to close the w...
Aug 01, 2025
Woman shocked to find boa constrictor on front porch in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local Topeka woman got a big surprise this week when she found a large snake hanging out on her front porch early Thursday morning. Lisa Motto told 27 News she was astonished to disc...
Aug 01, 2025
Some Topeka area pools will close sooner than others, here’s why
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topekans only have a limited amount of time left to enjoy the local pools before they shut down for the year. Shawnee County Parks and recreation (SCP+R) is getting ready to wrap up it...
Aug 01, 2025
Will the city pay to repair the Mott House?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka says that the property owner of the Mott House, formerly known as the Transgender House, is responsible for the damage caused by police during a standoff, but adds t...
Aug 01, 2025
‘Just a real gift to the world’: Topeka mom’s death leaves hole in the community
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka family is finding comfort in each other after the tragic killing of a local mom whose son was abducted and taken to Illinois. 27 News talked to Jennifer Amyx, aunt of 29-year-...
Jul 31, 2025
Junction City man nominated to Kansas Music Hall of Fame
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Multi-instrumentalist Kelly Werts was nominated to the Kansas Music Hall of Fame for the class of 2025. Werts has been playing traditional and acoustic music across the Midwest for nea...
Jul 31, 2025
KDOT to shut down Topeka bridge over I-70 for most of 2026
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas transportation authorities are set to replace a bridge that crosses over I-70 in Topeka starting in early 2026. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will begin work on...
Jul 31, 2025
Fruit packs sold by Sam’s Club recalled in 43 states over possible listeria danger
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Federal health officials say freeze-dried fruit packages sold at retail stores across the nation are being recalled as they may be contaminated with listeria. The Food and Drug Adminis...
Jul 31, 2025
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library to make big parking lot improvements
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka library will be undergoing some major construction work in its parking lot starting in early August. The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library announced in a press releas...
Jul 31, 2025
Gov. Kelly proclaims August as No-Kill Shelter Month
KANSAS (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly has signed a proclamation declaring August as No-Kill Shelter Month in an effort to save animal lives and make every shelter in the state no-kill. Many Kansas shel...
Jul 31, 2025
