Category Archives: Local News

Kansas Hunter Jumper Association celebrates 40 Years at Domer Arena
TOPEKA (KSNT)- For 40 years, the Kansas Hunter Jumper Association has held events at Domer Arena in Topeka. On Saturday, March 21, members celebrated this milestone. Over 70 riders and their horses ca...
Isabella Cahill Mar 21, 2026

Three hospitalized after crash involving a freightliner near I-70 in Geary County
GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) - State troopers say three people are seriously injured after a crash involving a freightliner on Friday morning. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a crash just before 11 a.m...
Isaiah Mallari Mar 20, 2026

Topeka man hurt after crash involving FedEx van and semi truck in Wabaunsee County
WABAUNSEE COUNTY (KSNT) - State troopers say a Topeka man is injured following a crash involving a semi truck and a FedEx delivery vehicle Friday. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the crash happened ...
Matthew Self Mar 20, 2026

Nearly 400 acres burned after reported out-of-control prescribed fire in Riley County
RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) - Personnel with Riley County Fire District #1 were dispatched to a reported out-of-control prescribed burn on March 19 that engulfed hundreds of acres. Riley County reported in a ...
Isaiah Mallari Mar 20, 2026

Approval error leads to delayed payment for City of Topeka staff
TOPEKA (KSNT) - City of Topeka workers are receiving delayed payments this week due to an alleged approval error on Friday. City of Topeka spokesman Dan Garrett told 27 News that, because of an approv...
Matthew Self Mar 20, 2026

New ballpark ready to open in Manhattan
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Residents in the Little Apple will soon be able to explore and enjoy a new ballpark after it opens later this month. Manhattan Parks and Recreations is getting ready to open up the ...
Matthew Self Mar 20, 2026

How to stay prepared for when disaster strikes in Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Russel Stukey with Riley County Emergency Services joined 27 News on Friday morning to chat about being prepared for the worst situations. Stukey touched on several topics such as emer...
Matthew Self Mar 20, 2026

Man killed after becoming trapped under tractor near Silver Lake identified
SILVER LAKE (KSNT) - Law enforcement has released the name of a man who died as a result of a tractor rollover incident on Thursday. The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office said the man who died after bec...
Matthew Self Mar 20, 2026

Two-vehicle crash blocks traffic in west Topeka on Friday
TOPEKA (KSNT) - First responders are at the scene of a crash in west Topeka on Friday. Topeka police and firefighters are responding to a crash at 11:30 a.m. on March 20 near the intersection of South...
Matthew Self Mar 20, 2026

Two-year-old girl seated on lap of passenger dies after I-70 crash in Wabaunsee County
WABAUNSEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Hospital staff report a two-year-old child is dead following a crash on I-70 in Wabaunsee County last weekend. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 4:50 p...
Matthew Self Mar 20, 2026


