Category Archives: Local News
Local tennis legends inducted into Topeka Hall of Fame
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Tennis Association inducted four native Topekans into its Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 11, honoring decades of Athletic achievement, coaching and community impact. About ...
Apr 12, 2026
What happens to evidence collected in Topeka crime investigations?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - It's National Property and Evidence Professionals' Week, and we are taking a look at the Topeka Police Department's Evidence Team. This behind-the-scenes team is crucial in investigati...
Apr 12, 2026
Barbecue teams compete for Smoke in the Spring in Osage City for 23rd year
OSAGE CITY (KSNT) - Teams cooked up their best meats for this year's Smoke in the Spring event in Osage City. One hundred and three barbecue teams participated in the event's 23rd year of competition....
Apr 12, 2026
Two hospitalized after motorcycle roundabout crash in southeast Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka police report two people are critically injured following a motorcycle crash early Sunday morning. Lieutenant Ron Ekis with the Topeka Police Department said in a press release ...
Apr 12, 2026
Adults-only fun returns to Kansas Children’s Discovery Center
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Children's Discovery Center welcomed adults-only fun back to its exhibits Thursday night, hosting its first "Discovery in the Dark" event since 2019. Adults 21 and older fil...
Apr 10, 2026
NASCAR driver Chris Buescher to hold autograph event at Topeka grocery store
TOPEKA (KSNT) - NASCAR driver Chris Buescher will be visiting the Capital City this month to meet with fans and sign autographs ahead of race weekend at the Kansas Speedway. Sheila Regehr with Dillons...
Apr 10, 2026
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to visit Topeka in April
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A unique but familiar hot dog-shaped vehicle will be driving around Topeka later this month and stopping at three local locations. The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile will be stopping by thre...
Apr 10, 2026
46th Street work, tennis center upgrades and more in Shawnee County
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Shawnee County commissioner stopped by the 27 News studio Friday to chat about local events and big road work projects. Shawnee County Commissioner Bill Riphahn sat down with 27 News...
Apr 10, 2026
Lost kangaroo prompts search in southeast Kansas
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. - Authorities in southeast Kansas are trying to reconnect a lost kangaroo and its owner. The Crawford County Sheriff's Office shared a picture of a kangaroo on Facebook Thursday,...
Apr 10, 2026
Acupuncture for dogs? This Emporia business has you covered
EMPORIA (KSNT) - It's National Canine Fitness Month, and one fitness center in Emporia focuses on all the different ways to keep your hounds healthy. Physical therapy for dogs is extremely important, ...
Apr 09, 2026
