Category Archives: Local News

Work moves forward on new Topeka St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway House

Work moves forward on new Topeka St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway House

TOPEKA (KSNT) – This year’s St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway house is taking shape. Drippé Homes is taking charge with building the new house and has recently had the cabinetry installed by Custom Wood Products. The home is located in Aquarian Acres and has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an entertainer’s kitchen and a three-car garage. It…MORE

Pickleball players frustrated by damaged courts in Topeka

Pickleball players frustrated by damaged courts in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County’s pickleball courts are taking a hit, and it’s not from the game itself. Some people are marking up courts at Family Park with chalk, and Shawnee County Parks and Recreation said it can take a toll for players. Gov. Kelly honors task force for hurricane recovery effort The texture of…MORE

Should child support begin before or after birth? KS Lawmakers argue both sides

Should child support begin before or after birth? KS Lawmakers argue both sides

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Lawmakers are pushing for a bill that would include unborn children in child support cases, however, a recent amendment is receiving major pushback. House Bill 2062 is making progress after passing overwhelmingly in both chambers. Anti-abortion advocates like Kansans For Life (KFL) say many women in this situation believe this bill is…MORE

EXCLUSIVE: Satanic leader breaks silence on ‘Black Mass’ at Kansas statehouse

EXCLUSIVE: Satanic leader breaks silence on ‘Black Mass’ at Kansas statehouse

TOPEKA (KSNT) — A satanic ritual is set to take place at the Kansas capitol. Michael Stewart, founder and President of the ‘Satanic Grotto,’ will be leading a ‘Black Mass.’ In an exclusive interview with Nexstar’s Kansas Capitol Bureau, he called it an ‘act of defiance.’ “I’m hoping that our Legislature remembers that Kansas is…MORE

John ‘The Iron Man’ Cantrell returning for Fight Night 2.0

John ‘The Iron Man’ Cantrell returning for Fight Night 2.0

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local boxing legend will be stepping into the ring again for a Topeka Memorial Day event. On Thursday, Evergy Plaza announced that John ‘The Iron Man’ Cantrell will fight in the next Fight Night at Evergy Plaza 2.0 event. “Without further ado, John “The Iron Man” Cantrell will be coming back…MORE

Emporia Main Street discusses Tyson closure, St. Patrick’s Day

Emporia Main Street discusses Tyson closure, St. Patrick’s Day

EMPORIA (KSNT) – On Thursday, Jess Buckholtz and Casey Woods discussed the Tyson plant closure and upcoming St. Patrick’s Day events on the 27 News morning show. Woods said local businesses have been picking up employees laid off following the Tyson closure. Woods said some of those employees have gone on to start their own…MORE

Midwest bomb cyclone could elevate fire risk in Kansas

Midwest bomb cyclone could elevate fire risk in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A possible bomb cyclone storm system is set to spread severe weather across the Midwest. How will it impact northeast Kansas? According to 27 News Meteorologist Ely Millard, a storm system is expected to come off of the Rocky Mountains and rapidly intensify over the next 24 hours. Millard said most of…MORE

Gov. Kelly honors task force for hurricane recovery effort

Gov. Kelly honors task force for hurricane recovery effort

Context: The above video aired Oct. 16, 2024. TOPEKA (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation designating March 12 as KS-TF1 Hurricane Response Day on Wednesday. The proclamation came after the Kansas Task Force 1 (KS-TF1) was sent to Florida and North Carolina to help with damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton last…MORE

Emporia nominated for USA Today Best Main Street

Emporia nominated for USA Today Best Main Street

EMPORIA (KSNT) – The City of Emporia has been selected as a nominee for USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards for a third year. Emporia Main Street announced on Wednesday, March 12 that the city has been named a contender for the best main street. This isn’t the first year the city has been selected.…MORE

Satanists plan ‘Black Mass’ at Kansas statehouse, defying Governor

Satanists plan ‘Black Mass’ at Kansas statehouse, defying Governor

TOPEKA (KSNT) — A satanic ritual is set to take place at the Kansas capitol. Michael Stewart, founder and President of the ‘Satanic Grotto,’ will be leading a ‘Black Mass.’ In an exclusive interview with Nexstar’s Kansas Capitol Bureau, he called it an ‘act of defiance.’ “I’m hoping that our Legislature remembers that Kansas is…MORE