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What is under the giant blue tent coming to Topeka?

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 be arriving in Topeka in time for Independence Day. The animal-free show will stick around for several days, giving locals time to swing by…MORE

50-year-old woman seriously injured in Brown Co. rollover crash

50-year-old woman seriously injured in Brown Co. rollover crash

BROWN COUNTY (KSNT) – A 50-year-old woman was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Brown County between Hiawatha and Horton on Wednesday. At 11:12 p.m., a 16-year-old girl was driving a Chevy Silverado southbound on U73 when the vehicle left the road, went into a ditch and rolled. The vehicle came to rest on…MORE

Topeka prepares for ‘No Kings’ protest on Saturday

Topeka prepares for ‘No Kings’ protest on Saturday

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The upcoming “No Kings” protest is expected to bring thousands of people to downtown Topeka, right outside of the Statehouse building. Organizers say the goal is to stand up against what they see as government overreach from the administration of President Donald Trump. After similar protest in other cities have become chaotic…MORE

Labor report shows highest and lowest paying Kansas counties

Labor report shows highest and lowest paying Kansas counties

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published its Q4 2024 employment report for Kansas on Thursday, which shows which counties pay the most and which pay the least. Of the four largest counties in Kansas (Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee and Wyandotte), Shawnee County had the largest wage and employment increase, according to…MORE

Fort Riley hosts annual ‘Best Squad Competition’

Fort Riley hosts annual ‘Best Squad Competition’

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Soldiers at Fort Riley are holding a grueling competition this week. Fort Riley troops are holding their annual “Best Squad Competition.” It began with a swimming competition, a field event and wrapped up with a 12-mile-long run. Military officials said it’s all designed to keep the soldiers prepared for deployment and active…MORE

Topeka High drumline kicks off summer at a local library

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, June 11 as they played at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library. A large crowd filled the Marvin…MORE

Topeka Stealth joining Midwest baseball league in 2026

Topeka Stealth joining Midwest baseball league in 2026

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka baseball team will take part in the 2026 inaugural season of the Midwest Collegiate Baseball League (MCBL). MCBL Commissioner James Head announced in a press release on Thursday, June 12 that Topeka Stealth will join the MCBL in 2026. The team will pay tribute to service men and women and…MORE

Third annual ‘Everything Woman’ banquet held in Topeka

Third annual ‘Everything Woman’ banquet held in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The third annual Everything Woman banquet took place at Sharp Honda in Topeka Wednesday evening, and all the women that 27 News has showcased in the last year were honored as a group. Many of the guests and Everything Woman honorees spoke with 27 News about what it means to be a…MORE

Tuition costs will go up for Kansas college students in 2025

Tuition costs will go up for Kansas college students in 2025

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Higher education students in Kansas will see another increase to their tuition costs in the upcoming school year following a decision made by the state’s Board of Regents. Every university in Kansas, with the exception of Emporia State University, submitted proposals to the board asking for tuition increases this year. The Board…MORE