Category Archives: Local News
RCPD shares 2025 click it or Ticket campaign results
Context: video aired May 20, 2025. MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) shared its arrest and citation information on Friday for its most recent Click it or Ticket campaign. Th...
Jun 13, 2025
Emporia afterschool programs end as funding dries up
EMPORIA (KSNT) - A series of afterschool programs in Emporia are ending due to a lack of funding. The Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas (BGCSCK) announced on its website that it is ending...
Jun 13, 2025
Historic Army locomotive finds new home in Abilene
ABILENE (KSNT) - Abilene is welcoming in a 1940's-era Army locomotive this week that will be added to the list of other historic engines which call the town home. The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railro...
Jun 13, 2025
‘Castle on the Kaw’ for sale at $888,000 in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A home packed with history, modern amenities and a fortress-like look is up for grabs in Topeka's Oakland neighborhood this year. 27 News got in touch with Coldwell Banker American Hom...
Jun 13, 2025
Juneteenth parade and car show coming to downtown Topeka Saturday
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka Family & Friends will be hosting a car show and parade around downtown Topeka on Saturday. Starting at 11 a.m., a parade with lowriders, old cars, Model As, ratrods and more...
Jun 13, 2025
Topeka police working car vs. bike crash
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department is working the scene of a bike vs. car crash Friday morning. 27 News reached out to Washburn University Police, who confirmed that a vehicle vs. bike crash...
Jun 13, 2025
Kansas Board of Education loosens substitute teaching requirements
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Board of Education voted to make some rules from the COVID-19 pandemic permanent. Those rules allow anyone 18 or older with a high school diploma to apply for an emergency s...
Jun 13, 2025
Can you get in trouble for driving too slowly on the highway in Kansas?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Speeding drivers can cause big problems on Kansas' highways, but what about those who are going too slow? Drivers on the highways of Kansas may get frustrated when a fellow traveler pa...
Jun 12, 2025
Google shares K-State researcher’s work to save bees
KANSAS (KSNT) - Google is sharing a K-State entomologist's work using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify, track and help conserve the world's bees. K-State Entomologist Brian Spiesman has develo...
Jun 12, 2025
What is under the giant blue tent coming to Topeka?
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Performers, gymnasts and others are making their way to Topeka early next month for the upcoming Cirque Italia. Leah Hryniewicki with Cirque Entertainment said the Cirque Italia will b...
Jun 12, 2025
