TOPEKA (KSNT) – Many Topekans are sprucing up parts of South Topeka Boulevard, one of the busiest stretches of road in the city, for this year’s Earth Day. Dozens of volunteers from companies like Schendel Lawn & Garden and Polo Custom Products lent their expertise cleaning the area. They focused on landscaping and trash collection.…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Fire officials say a woman who was severely injured in a fire on Monday has died as a result of her injuries. Alan Stahl with the Topeka Fire Department (TFD) announced on Tuesday, April 22 that Terri K. Dones, 51 has died following an apartment fire. The cause of the fire was…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka leaders are inviting locals to swing by a special ceremony honoring a submarine that has a special connection to the Capital City. Dan Garrett, spokesman for the City of Topeka, said in a press release on April 22 that people are invited to attend a special ceremony at 5 p.m. on…… MORE
ABILENE (KSNT) – A historic Kansas locomotive is competing in a national contest this year to see if it offers the best ride around. The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad (ASVRR) is in the running for USAToday’s ‘best scenic train ride’ nationwide competition. People can vote for the historic locomotive from now through to 11…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A job fair for people with disabilities organized by the Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy (KYEA) and the Loving Hearts Training Center will be held later this month. Participants will be able to connect with more than a dozen local employers that are eager to hire new workers. The event will go from…… MORE
KANSAS (KSNT) – After another round of scam toll road texts, 27 News checked with the Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) for an update on the work being done to shut down scammers. Example of a scam text coming from a foreign ‘.ru’ website. KTA Director of Communications Jeri Biehler said the KTA is working with…… MORE
UPDATE: Fire officials report the woman died as a result of her injuries. She was identified as Terri K. Dones, 51. TOPEKA (KSNT) – Firefighters rescued one woman from an apartment complex fire in downtown Topeka Monday afternoon. Around 4:30 p.m. April 21, crews with the Topeka Fire Department (TFD) responded to reports of a…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – City leaders and other professionals have been invited to join a trip to Lincoln, Nebraska, as a follow-up to last year’s trip to Boise, Idaho. The Greater Topeka Partnership (GTP) announced in a press release on April 17 that this year’s City Swap trip will work to build a deeper connection between…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Staff with Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) are working to repair damage from an act of vandalism at a local garden. Sean Zears with SCP+R told 27 News SCP+R staff are working to repair some damage done to a flower bed area after some larger flower pots were taken by unknown…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local officials have identified the individual who died in an east Topeka house fire last Friday. The Topeka Fire Department (TFD) identified the fire victim as Michael J. Ullman, 65 in a press release issued on April 21. He was the only resident of the home. Working smoke detectors were not found…… MORE
