Category Archives: Local News
Emporia home explosion that killed two was accidental, caused by natural gas
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Law enforcement has released additional information following a house explosion in Emporia in June. Christine Torrens with the City of Emporia said in a press release on Tuesday, Sept...
Sep 02, 2025
Topeka to host gathering of Vietnam War-era ‘bird dog’ aircraft
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Dozens of airplanes with special ties to the Vietnam War will be dropping in to visit Topeka later this month with a few rare opportunities for some to get above the clouds. Greg Davis...
Sep 02, 2025
Manhattan farm’s corn maze to honor country music star Lainey Wilson
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The A & H Farm in Manhattan is one of 36 farms across North America paying tribute to country music star Lainey Wilson with a new corn maze this fall. A & H will be ope...
Sep 02, 2025
Man celebrates big milestone serving Topeka at Dillons grocery store
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A familiar face at a local Dillons is celebrating a major work milestone in Topeka. Frank Sollars has spent the last 15 years serving the community by bagging groceries, stocking and g...
Sep 02, 2025
Driver clocked at 112 mph on I-70 near Junction City
GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) - State troopers busted a driver going nearly 40 mph over the speed limit last weekend, resulting in a hefty speeding ticket. The Kansas Highway Patrol's (KHP) Troop C posted to so...
Sep 02, 2025
Search on for missing man in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY (KSNT) - Law enforcement is searching for a missing man in Jefferson County this week who was last seen in late August. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said it is searching for ...
Sep 02, 2025
Stormont Vail announces $1.5 million Emporia investment
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Stormont Vail Health announced that it will be making a large charitable donation to the City of Emporia. On Tuesday, Aug. 2, Stormont Vail Health announced it would donate $1.5 milli...
Sep 02, 2025
Junction City High’s phone policy increasing engagement
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - Teachers at Junction City High School say student engagement has been 'just incredible' after implementing a new cellphone policy. The policy, which began last semester, now req...
Sep 02, 2025
Washburn Tech Dean talks new facility construction
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Dean of Washburn Tech Scott Smathers joined the 27 News morning show to talk about the new Washburn Tech North facility that is now under construction. There was a great turnout fo...
Sep 02, 2025
Two killed in Jefferson County crash, several hospitalized
TOPEKA (KSNT) - State troopers report that two people are dead following a three-vehicle highway crash in Jefferson County on Sunday. The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) reports that a Hyundai Kona SUV wa...
Sep 01, 2025
