Category Archives: Local News

Teacher of the Month: Holton preschool teacher, Joni Ramage

Teacher of the Month: Holton preschool teacher, Joni Ramage

HOLTON (KSNT) – Not only is Joni Ramage a preschool teacher in the Holton School District, she graduated from it. Although, she wasn’t always a teacher. Currently in her first year of teaching, Ramage previously worked in healthcare. With experience in substitute teaching, she knew she wanted to take it on full-time. “I just really…MORE

Cucumbers recalled in Kansas due to salmonella risk: FDA

Cucumbers recalled in Kansas due to salmonella risk: FDA

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Federal health officials say cucumbers distributed to more than 25 states and several provinces in Canada may be contaminated with salmonella. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported the recall on Nov. 28 in a press release on its website for SunFed Produce, LLC based out of Arizona. The company announced the…MORE

Where to find some Christmas magic in small-town Kansas

Where to find some Christmas magic in small-town Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – If you’re looking for some small-town magic this December or places to celebrate the Christmas season that are off the beaten path, there’s plenty of events you can go to by heading out of the city and into the countryside. 27 News checked with Kansas Tourism, the National Park Service (NPS) and…MORE

Will this legendary Kansas catfish world record ever be beat?

Will this legendary Kansas catfish world record ever be beat?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Kansas angler rocked the fishing world more than 25 years ago with his record-shattering catfish. But will it ever be broken? Ken Paulie set not only a new state record but also a world record with his legendary 123-pound flathead catfish pulled out of Elk City Reservoir in May 1998. His…MORE

Winter Wonderland light show opens in Topeka

Winter Wonderland light show opens in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – TARC’s Winter Wonderland is officially open at Lake Shawnee in Topeka for the holiday season. Topekans and other locals can hop in their vehicles and head down to Lake Shawnee to enjoy TARC’s holiday light display from Nov. 27 through to Dec. 31. The Winter Wonderland can be found at 3435 Southeast…MORE

Bridge near Milford Lake to close for 5 months

Bridge near Milford Lake to close for 5 months

GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) – Geary County has been awarded cash for a bridge construction project for more than half a million dollars in federal funds that will take five months to complete. A bridge in Geary County will be closed for five months, while a federally-funded replacement project takes place. According to a news release…MORE

Topeka shoppers hit local stores in last-minute Thanksgiving rush

Topeka shoppers hit local stores in last-minute Thanksgiving rush

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topekans rushed to local stores Wednesday night in a last-minute dash to grab what they need for the Thanksgiving holiday. 27 News caught up with some last-minute shoppers in the Topeka area on the night of Nov. 27 to see what they’re getting before Thanksgiving Day. There was no shortage of shoppers…MORE

KDWP releases new big game hunting permits

KDWP releases new big game hunting permits

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas wildlife officials say the application period for special big game hunting permits is now open. Rose Clawson with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) said in a press release that state-based chapters of nonprofit organizations which have a focus on wildlife conservation and promoting the heritage of hunting and…MORE

Kansas wildlife officials make changes to trout season

Kansas wildlife officials make changes to trout season

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Anglers looking to hook a trout or two will find that some adjustments have been made to the special fishing season in Kansas. Laura Clawson with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) announced in a press release on Nov. 27 that wildlife officials have made some changes to the season.…MORE