Category Archives: Local News
What are the ICE partnerships being formed with Kansas sheriffs?
WABAUNSEE COUNTY (KSNT) - A local sheriff is helping break down how Kansas deputies are assisting federal immigration officials this year. 27 News checked in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (...
Matthew Self Jun 11, 2025
Fort Riley museums may close amid Army’s operational review
FORT RILEY (KSNT) - The Army's Fort Riley Museum is on a list of over 20 museums to be shuttered; approval for the closing will come in the next few weeks. 27 News reached out to Army Strategic Commun...
Colter Robinson Jun 11, 2025
Biking Across Kansas 2025 enters northeast part of the state
KANSAS (KSNT) - Keep an eye out for cyclists as the Biking Across Kansas 2025 event moves through the northeast part of the state this week. The annual ride is non-competitive and is for capable rider...
Colter Robinson Jun 11, 2025
Woman behind first-ever Topeka lavender festival hopes to start annual event
TOPEKA (KSNT) - More than 4,000 people have marked themselves as interested in attending an upcoming lavender festival that will be happening west of Topeka this Saturday. 27 News spoke to Somerset La...
Colter Robinson Jun 11, 2025
Man seriously injured after tractor falls on him in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A person was seriously injured on Tuesday after a tractor fell on him. According to the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office, around 10:30 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the 2900 block o...
Colter Robinson Jun 11, 2025
Topeka city leaders talk ‘readiness to serve’ water meter charge
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka governing body gave its input on the "readiness to serve" charge Tuesday night at city council. It's a monthly fee for people on all water meters, whether it's used or not. ...
Jake Kaufman Jun 10, 2025
21-mile highway shutdown delayed in central Kansas
MORRIS COUNTY (KSNT) - A road work project that would have created a nearly 70-mile detour in central Kansas is officially delayed. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced on social m...
Matthew Self Jun 10, 2025
$45 million in federal cash at risk for Topeka due to DEI policies
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka leaders are revisiting possible changes to city's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies to hold onto around $45 million in federal funding. The City of Topeka Policy an...
Matthew Self Jun 10, 2025
Topeka motel could disappear with $15 million project
TOPEKA (KSNT) - City leaders are considering a proposal to establish a new development area in south Topeka that could see the addition of new restaurant options and automotive services. The Topeka Ci...
Matthew Self Jun 10, 2025
Early morning serious injury crash in north Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka Police Department (TPD) responded to a crash that seriously injured two people in northeast Topeka on Tuesday morning. According to TPD, the 400 block of NE Lyman Road will be c...
Savannah Meier Jun 10, 2025


