Category Archives: Local News
Historic Army locomotive finds new home in Abilene
ABILENE (KSNT) - Abilene is welcoming in a 1940's-era Army locomotive this week that will be added to the list of other historic engines which call the town home. The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railro...
Matthew Self Jun 13, 2025
‘Castle on the Kaw’ for sale at $888,000 in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A home packed with history, modern amenities and a fortress-like look is up for grabs in Topeka's Oakland neighborhood this year. 27 News got in touch with Coldwell Banker American Hom...
Matthew Self Jun 13, 2025
Juneteenth parade and car show coming to downtown Topeka Saturday
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka Family & Friends will be hosting a car show and parade around downtown Topeka on Saturday. Starting at 11 a.m., a parade with lowriders, old cars, Model As, ratrods and more...
Colter Robinson Jun 13, 2025
Topeka police working car vs. bike crash
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department is working the scene of a bike vs. car crash Friday morning. 27 News reached out to Washburn University Police, who confirmed that a vehicle vs. bike crash...
Colter Robinson Jun 13, 2025
Kansas Board of Education loosens substitute teaching requirements
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Board of Education voted to make some rules from the COVID-19 pandemic permanent. Those rules allow anyone 18 or older with a high school diploma to apply for an emergency s...
Grace Gaume Jun 13, 2025
Can you get in trouble for driving too slowly on the highway in Kansas?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Speeding drivers can cause big problems on Kansas' highways, but what about those who are going too slow? Drivers on the highways of Kansas may get frustrated when a fellow traveler pa...
Matthew Self Jun 12, 2025
Google shares K-State researcher’s work to save bees
KANSAS (KSNT) - Google is sharing a K-State entomologist's work using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify, track and help conserve the world's bees. K-State Entomologist Brian Spiesman has develo...
Colter Robinson Jun 12, 2025
What is under the giant blue tent coming to Topeka?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Performers, gymnasts and others are making their way to Topeka early next month for the upcoming Cirque Italia. Leah Hryniewicki with Cirque Entertainment said the Cirque Italia will b...
Matthew Self Jun 12, 2025
Topeka High drumline kicks off summer at a local library
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka school's drumline shared its music at a local library this week as it kicked off its summer tour. 27 News caught up with the Topeka High School Cruzline drumline on Wednesday,...
Matthew Self Jun 12, 2025
Deadly head-on crash reported in Cloud County
CLOUD COUNTY (KSNT) - The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) reports that there was a deadly head-on crash in Cloud County on Wednesday. Around 5 p.m., the first vehicle was driving east on US-24 south of Co...
Colter Robinson Jun 12, 2025