TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas wildlife specialists are gearing up to drop off another batch of alligator snapping turtles in a local river early next month. 27 News reached out to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) this week to learn more about its next scheduled release of the big turtles. KDWP Wildlife Diversity…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Flags are flying at half-staff in many parts of the nation on Saturday following orders from federal and state leadership. Leaders around the world are taking time to honor the memory of Pope Francis who died on Monday, April 21 at the age of 88. Pope Francis is set to be buried…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – West Ridge Mall is asking parents to keep a close eye on their teens and children as the school year comes to an end due to a rise in disruptive behavior at the shopping center. 27 News reached out to West Ridge Mall Manager Casey Richardson this week to learn more about…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed a slew of bills into law while vetoing one on Friday, including approving legislation to protect the state’s residents from artificial intelligence (AI) sex crimes. Kelly announced in a press release on April 25 that she has signed a bill criminalizing the possession, creation and distribution of…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka Rescue Mission (TRM) staff member who was severely injured earlier this month is out of the hospital this week. Kim Turley with the TRM said in a press release the staff member is on the road to recovery after being released from the hospital. The staff member is now at…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Summer is right around the corner and kids in the community are getting the chance to learn more about their interests firsthand. Washburn University is hosting summer camps for kids of all ages. Attendees can pick from several different subjects and sports. Professionals will teach classes catered to each person’s individual interests.…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Rock fans came out to Stormont Vail Event Center to see “Hairball” Friday night. The tribute band is known for their spot-on covers of 80’s songs. Fans got to experience music from rock bands like KISS, AC/DC, Van Halen and more. The show was high-energy, with many fans even dressing up. Stormont…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Rock fans came out to Stormont Vail Event Center to see Hairball Friday night. The tribute band is known for their spot-on covers of 80’s songs. Fans got to experience music from rock bands like KISS, AC/DC, Van Halen and more. The show was high-energy, with many fans even dressing up. Stormont…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Funeral details were released this week following the sudden death of a local father and lieutenant with the Topeka Police Department (TPD). City officials shared that Lieutenant Eddie Stanley, 53, with the TPD, died on the morning of Monday, April 21 due to a medical emergency. TPD Chief Chris Vallejo said Stanley…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State troopers are planning to move their agency headquarters to a new area in Topeka. A Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) spokeswoman told 27 News this week that plans to move the agency’s General Headquarters (GHQ) received the green light in 2025. Now, state troopers look to move operations from the old GHQ…… MORE
