TOPEKA (KSNT) – Lawmakers joined with parents at the Kansas Statehouse on Monday to speak out against a multi-state lawsuit that would eliminate protections for people living with disabilities. Families gathered in Topeka on Feb. 17 to show their support for having the lawsuit dropped. The lawsuit would take away Section 504 protections for people…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – With wildfire season around the corner, there are plenty of ways non-firefighters can make a difference ahead of the heat. Riley County District 1 Deputy Fire Chief Doug Russell joined the 27 News Morning crew with some tips for homeowners, advice for controlled burnings and insight into the volunteer program. Topeka Zoo…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Lacey Kinder and Bob Carmichael joined the 27 News morning show on Thursday to preview the upcoming 2025 Blarney Breakfast. The Capper Foundation is gearing up for its 30th annual all-you-can-eat breakfast. Kinder said this year it will be at the Blind Tiger restaurant. She said the event is to benefit the…… MORE
Video aired Dec. 2, 2024. EMPORIA (KSNT) – Tyson Foods has notified the Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC) that it plans to keep some employees past the plant closure date for duties relating to the plant closure. On Feb. 14, 2025, Tyson Foods sent the KDC a letter regarding the closure of its plant in…… MORE
POTAWATTOMIE COUNTY (KSNT) – There is new drama in the Dana Chandler trial as her children took the witness stand. She’s again on trial for the 2002 murder of her ex-husband Mike Sisco and his fiancée Karen Harkness. Topeka man arrested for Jessica’s Law sexual offense It was emotional in court Thursday. Chandler’s kids, Hailey…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka Police Department has arrested a man in connection with a stabbing. Bruce A. Bryant, 58, of Topeka was arrested for two counts of aggravated battery. Thursday, Feb. 20th, at around 3 in the afternoon Topeka Police Department responded to the area of the 3400 Block of SE Indiana Ave. for a…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center is giving families a chance to visit for free each month. Thursday, Feb. 20, the Discovery Center hosted Free Family Fun Night. It allows kids and families to explore the museum’s exhibits and activities at no charge. Topeka wedding venue hosts free wedding experience expo While this…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man was found guilty of 15 counts of criminal activity including indecent liberties with a child and human trafficking. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay said the trial of Topekan Dennis Oneal Johnson ended with a guilty verdict on Thursday, Feb. 20. The trial started Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. The man…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Water Office and Governor Laura Kelly announced the winners of $26 million in water project grants on Thursday, Feb. 20. The funds come from the State Water Plan Fund which created two related grant funds in 2023. Municipalities and special districts were awarded $18 million in the first year. In…… MORE
Arab Shrine Circus video taken Feb 28, 2020. TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Arab Shriners are putting on an event that will bring over 800 kids from area schools together for the circus. At 10 a.m. on Feb. 21, kids from USD 501, Rossville schools and Holton will go to the Stormont Vail Event Center…… MORE
