Category Archives: Local News

Flint Hills trail expands in Kansas with new 2.3-mile addition

Flint Hills trail expands in Kansas with new 2.3-mile addition

TOPEKA (KSNT) – State wildlife officials are sharing the word this week that it has completed work on a new section of the Flint Hills Trail State Park, expanding outdoor exploration opportunities for people who want to explore the path. Laura Clawson with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) announced in a press…MORE

Is Topeka getting a Hawaiian Bros? What we know

Is Topeka getting a Hawaiian Bros? What we know

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Hawaiian-style food options are somewhat limited in the Capital City, but a national restaurant chain may change things. 27 News reached out to the Hawaiian Bros Island Grill company this week to find out if it has any plans to set up shop in the Topeka area. The company currently has several…MORE

Kansas astronomer on space probe that will crash into earth

Kansas astronomer on space probe that will crash into earth

KANSAS (KSNT) – A Soviet space probe built to withstand Venus’ harsh atmosphere will crash into Earth at an unknown location sometime next week. 27 News spoke to NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Brenda Culbertson to get an idea of when and where the craft could crash down. She said the craft was supposed to fly…MORE

Ribbon cutting scheduled for Washburn Rural Middle School

Ribbon cutting scheduled for Washburn Rural Middle School

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A ribbon cutting is scheduled for a newly built Auburn-Washburn school. Auburn-Washburn will cut the ribbon for its new Washburn Rural North Middle School next week. “This event marks a significant milestone for the district, as it transitions from one middle school serving more than 1,000 seventh- and eighth-grade students to two appropriately…MORE

Topeka will vote to cut its DEI Office, affirmative action

Topeka will vote to cut its DEI Office, affirmative action

TOPEKA (KSNT) — To preserve approximately $45 million in federal funding, the City of Topeka’s governing body will vote to change city code by cutting its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Office and amending its policy statement. According to the preliminary meeting agenda, the city risks losing federal funding that helps provide services for homelessness,…MORE

Eats and Beats returns to Evergy Plaza

Eats and Beats returns to Evergy Plaza

TOPEKA (KSNT) – People got together in downtown Topeka to listen to live music and enjoy local food. It was a crowd at Evergy Plaza Thursday, May 1, for the kickoff to this year’s Envista Eats and Beats. The live music and food trucks drew lots of people. Many set up lawn chairs to enjoy…MORE

Topeka Police find cockfighting, animal cruelty after search warrant

Topeka Police find cockfighting, animal cruelty after search warrant

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka police arrest a man after finding signs of cockfighting and animal abuse. On Thursday, May 1, the narcotics unit with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) as well as the Shawnee County Drug Task Force served a warrant in the 200 block of Southeast Swygart Street. Officers located marijuana, cocaine, firearms and…MORE

Law enforcement honor fallen officers at Kansas Statehouse

Law enforcement honor fallen officers at Kansas Statehouse

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Several law enforcement agencies gathered at the State Capitol Thursday to honor several officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Kansas law enforcement agencies held their annual candlelight vigil inside the Statehouse on May 1. The memorial service was in honor of National Police Week. Officers from across the…MORE

2 Northeast Kansas hospitals earn high marks for safety

2 Northeast Kansas hospitals earn high marks for safety

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Two hospitals in northeast Kansas earned high grades in terms of safety in the first half of 2025. On Thursday, May 1, Stormont Vail Health in Topeka and Ascension Via Christi in Manhattan both earned an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group when graded on safety. The Leapfrog Group is made up of…MORE

Topeka crews clear stormwater drains after recent storms

Topeka crews clear stormwater drains after recent storms

TOPEKA (KSNT) – City crews are making rounds around Topeka clearing stormwater drains after recent rain. The saying goes: April showers bring May flowers, but they can also bring flooding if storm drains aren’t properly cleared. With power hoses and vacuums, the City’s Collections Maintenance team are clearing these drains. Topeka could vote to cut…MORE