TOPEKA (KSNT) – Parts of central Topeka have a history of high crime and low overall neighborhood health, but it’s motivating people to inspire positive change. The Central Topeka Grocery Oasis, Omni Circle and Keep America Beautiful are leading an effort to clean trash and repaint outdoor amenities in the Capital City. “It’s nice when…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka leaders unanimously decide to allocate tax dollars to improve a local sports complex. The Sunflower Sports Association will receive a one-time payment of $450,000 to fund its latest project, Project NextGen. In Tuesday’s city council meeting, Topeka leaders decided to give the organization money from the Transient Guest Tax Fund. The…… MORE
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two people have been charged in connection with the death of Adan Manzano, a Kansas City sports reporter who was found dead in his hotel room while on assignment for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. According to court records and a press conference hosted by the Kenner, Lousiana Police Department,…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka city leaders have signed off on a plan to transfer tax dollars to fund a downtown Topeka ice rink. The move was a unanimous decision in Tuesday’s city council meeting. The money is coming from the Transient Guest Tax that was set aside for the Evel Knievel Museum. The museum left…… MORE
EMPORIA (KSNT) – Emporia State women’s basketball will have a new head coach next season. Brian Ostermann announced Tuesday evening he is resigning from his position. “At this time, I have decided to pursue opportunities at the Division I level and wish the Lady Hornets success in the future,” said Ostermann in a press release…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County Parks & Recreation (SCP+R) has started to remove old pieces of playground equipment from Gage Park this month. 27 News spoke with Sean Zears with SCP+R about work taking place at Gage Park’s Playland area this year. He said workers started to take away old playground pieces in preparation for…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Kansas State University and the Kansas Forest Service (KFS) are building a new $5 million facility in Manhattan to help train the state’s firefighters. Pat Melgares with K-State announced in a publication on Tuesday, March 18 the new facility is expected to help provide training and equipment for the state’s firefighters. Workers…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Forest Service (KFS) is asking state residents to chime in and give their opinions on what local parks they consider to be their favorites. The KFS has launched a new survey ahead of National Take a Walk in the Park Day on March 30 asking Kansans to weigh in on…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is set to open a new multi-million dollar laboratory later this week in Topeka. The KDHE will hold a ribbon cutting for the new laboratory at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19.. Governor Laura Kelly and KDHE Secretary Janet Stanek are two of the…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The City of Topeka has released the latest numbers from the 2025 ‘Point in Time Homeless Count’ on Tuesday. City officials counted the local homeless population of Topeka and Shawnee County on Jan. 22, 2025. The count is meant to provide a snapshot of the number of people in the community who…… MORE
