Category Archives: Local News
Firefighters ‘fill the boot’ in Topeka this Labor Day weekend
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka firefighters are raising money for a good cause this weekend and you can chip in to help. The Topeka Fire Department (TFD) is "filling the boot" this holiday weekend for the Mus...
Aug 29, 2025
Disaster declared over gas leak in Newton
NEWTON, Kan. (KSNW) -- Governor Laura Kelly has issued a verbal disaster declaration for Harvey County due to a gas leak from an unknown source underneath a Newton housing development. It began on Aug...
Aug 29, 2025
What places to eat, shop at are open on Labor Day in Topeka?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Just because it's a holiday doesn't mean there isn't anything to do in the Capital City. Many Topeka businesses, schools, restaurants and offices are closing in recognition of the Labo...
Aug 29, 2025
Topeka’s 30th annual Sertoma Duck Race coming up
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Celia Cuthbertson and Quacky with Sertoma Clubs of Topeka joined the 27 News Morning crew Friday ahead of the 30th annual Sertoma Great Topeka Duck Race. The Sertoma Duck Race will kic...
Aug 29, 2025
Firefighters respond to multi-vehicle crash in south Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - First responders are at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in south Topeka on Friday. A 27 News reporter says the Topeka Fire Department is working at the scene of a crash just south o...
Aug 29, 2025
Man killed in motorcycle crash at Lawrence roundabout
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A man is dead after crashing his motorcycle in a Lawrence roundabout Thursday afternoon. According to police, a 50-year-old crashed into the center of a roundabout at Lake Pointe D...
Aug 29, 2025
Interim City of Topeka attorney appointed after Stanley’s exit
Context: The attached video aired Aug. 6. TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka announced that it has appointed an interim city attorney after the departure of former City Attorney Amanda Stanley. The Ci...
Aug 29, 2025
‘This is dangerous and not okay’: Police say residents are ‘chasing off’ utility workers in Carbondale
CARBONDALE (KSNT) - Police in Carbondale say some local residents are preventing utility workers from doing their jobs by scaring them off their properties. The Carbondale Police Department (CPD) post...
Aug 29, 2025
Fallen KCK Officer Hunter Simoncic remembered at community vigil
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The community paid tribute to fallen officer Hunter Simoncic, with the Kansas City Kansas Police Department Thursday night. The 26-year-old officer was remembered for his dedicatio...
Aug 29, 2025
‘Be the Standard’: The Watkins era
TOPEKA (KSNT) - 27 News sat down with Washburn Football Head Coach Zach Watkins ahead of the Ichabods' first game of the season. Watkins talked about how he is implementing the 'Be the Standard' motto...
Aug 29, 2025
