TOPEKA (KSNT) – Astronomers are excitedly waiting for the arrival of a new light in the sky this year that appears once every 80 years. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shared on May 1 a list of important astronomical events to keep an eye out for in the days ahead. Among the highlights…… MORE
Context: Above vide aired July 16, 2024. KANSAS (KSNT) – You should frequently check your body and clothes after outdoor activities as tick season gets underway in Kansas. Kansas is home to ticks that can sometimes carry life-threatening diseases caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites transmitted through their bites. Common ticks in Kansas include the…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A national grocery store chain has announced that older adults can shop at a slight discount later this week for one day only. Sheila Regehr with Dillons Stores said in a press release that shoppers who are 55 and older will get to enjoy a 5% discount on their in-store purchases on…… MORE
Context: Above vide aired July 16, 2024. KANSAS (KSNT) – You should frequently check your body and clothes after outdoor activities as tick season gets underway in Kansas. Kansas is home to ticks that can sometimes carry life-threatening diseases caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites transmitted through their bites. Common ticks in Kansas include the…… MORE
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – A local animal sanctuary is stepping up in a major way following the recent closure of a Topeka cockfighting operation. It’s the best case scenario for these 13 roosters, leaving behind a life of pain and never-ending fighting. The idea for Shy 38 Inc. Kansas Farm Sanctuary started a decade ago, when…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Cinco De Mayo celebrations are kicking off early in downtown Topeka. Evergy Plaza hosted Viva Downtown Topeka on Saturday, May 3. The event featured live music, authentic food, and Hispanic dancers. “It brings our whole community together and it gives everybody time to spend with friends, family and doing all sorts of…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Fairlawn Fiesta hosted a concert and car show on Saturday, May 3. Dozens of people drove their cars in for people to admire. Guests listened to live music while looking at refurbished cars and enjoying food trucks. One man says he has spent over 12 years perfecting his car and driving it…… MORE
WESTMORELAND (KSNT) – One year ago today a powerful tornado tore through the town of Westmoreland. The storm leaving behind a path of destruction, and one person didn’t survive. Nearly three dozen homes in total were either damaged or destroyed. 27 News was on the grounds in the aftermath of this tornado, our crews capturing…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Astronomers are monitoring a large dark spot on the sun’s surface which could impact Earth in the days ahead. 27 News spoke with Brenda Culbertson this week, a solar system ambassador with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL), about a massive sunspot, dubbed 4079, and what it…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – It’s a special day for the St. Jude Dream home team as volunteers of all ages came together Saturday morning to plant the landscaping for this year’s house. In just under two hours the outside of the home was completely transformed on May 3. Volunteers from Drippé homes, Alpha Media, the Topeka…… MORE
