Category Archives: Local News
Second annual Gage Park Founder’s Fest expanded to two days of free family-friendly fun
TOPEKA (KSNT) - There's a big celebration planned this weekend to honor the history of a beloved Topeka park. Gage Park was founded in 1899 and is one of the largest parks in the Capital City. Sh...
Aug 26, 2025
Massive Topeka car show promises mix of war planes and classic vehicles at Forbes Field
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A huge car show featuring classic vehicles and military planes is coming back to Forbes Field in south Topeka this fall. Car Show on the Tarmac promises guests the chance to enjoy a un...
Aug 26, 2025
Washburn Tech University expanding into North Topeka with their new campus
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Washburn Tech is expanding, officially breaking ground on its newest location in the capital city. Off of Highway 24 in North Topeka, Washburn Tech is taking over the old K-mart ...
Aug 26, 2025
Police respond to southwest Topeka rollover crash
TOPEKA (KSNT) - First responders are at the scene of a rollover crash in southwest Topeka Tuesday afternoon. City of Topeka spokesman Dan Garrett told 27 News that officers were called around 1:20 p.m...
Aug 26, 2025
Kansas Catholic bishops condemn immigration raids
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The newly-appointed archbishop of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and other leaders of the Catholic faith are stepping into the ongoing debate over immigration politics. Archb...
Aug 26, 2025
Police working crash in southwest Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department (TPD) is working the scene of a two-vehicle crash in southwest Topeka. At 6:57 a.m. police were called to Southwest 29th Street and Southwest Villa West Dr...
Aug 26, 2025
Topeka City Manager provides update on Hotel Topeka and more
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka City Manager Robert Perez spoke with 27 News about recent events and issues facing the city. "Last month we discussed the letter of intent that was submitted by Endeavor Hotel G...
Aug 25, 2025
K-State hit by ‘swatting attack’ on first day of classes
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Kansas State University was the target of a hoax emergency call Monday on the first day of class for students. Director of News and Communications Services at the university Michell...
Aug 25, 2025
Juvenile injured while crossing street in Topeka: TPD
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Police have shut down an intersection in central Topeka Monday afternoon after a juvenile was hit by a vehicle. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) and other first responders are at the...
Aug 25, 2025
Purses and other bags banned at USD 475 sports, athletic events
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - Schools in Geary County are restricting bag policies for the 2025-2026 academic year at all athletic events and games. Matthew Hoover with Geary County Schools USD 475 said in a...
Aug 25, 2025
