Category Archives: Local News
$5,000 treasure still hidden in the Flint Hills
Video aired Aug. 16, 2023 MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A week after sharing the first clue to "The Hunt", the $5,000 treasure is still hidden somewhere in the Manhattan area. Outdoor Bank announced the start of...
Sep 17, 2025
Nearly 650 kids expected at Topeka Water Festival
TOPEKA (KSNT) - An event at the Garfield Park and Community Center is expected to bring in more than 650 fourth graders as part of a global initiative called Project Wet. The Make a Splash Topeka Wate...
Sep 17, 2025
Commissioner Cook outlines Hotel Topeka plans and more
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Commissioner Kevin Cook joined the 27 News Morning Show on Friday Sept. 12 where he discussed Hotel Topeka, the Maner Conference Center, the new mental health facility and an upcoming ...
Sep 17, 2025
Tap That Topeka beer festival returns this Saturday
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Tap That Topeka beer festival is back in downtown Topeka this weekend. The festival spotlights local breweries and craft beer manufacturers-featuring beers, hard seltzers and other...
Sep 16, 2025
City Council votes to reduce special assessment penalties on Marney Properties
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka City Council voted to abate the special assessment penalties on Marney Properties in return for the full payment of unpaid property taxes and specials. Marney Properties, lo...
Sep 16, 2025
City council approves transient guest tax for Hotel Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City Council voted on Tuesday to approve the transient guest tax for Hotel Topeka, allowing the city to recoup its investment costs. Hotel guests across Topeka pay a 7% tax on thei...
Sep 16, 2025
City considers costs, benefits of proposed Kansas Turnpike interchange SE Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka has released new information about a proposal that's been in the works for years to build a Kansas Turnpike Authority interchange in southeast Topeka. The city's Pub...
Sep 16, 2025
K-State SafeRide program thrives, KU’s is discontinued
KANSAS (KSNT) - Kansas State University's SafeRide program helps thousands of students get free and discounted late-night rides every year, while the University of Kansas is beginning its first semest...
Sep 16, 2025
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes local business with the 2025 Manhattan Business Awards
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A longtime Manhattan business is being recognized in the local business community. The 2025 Business Awards were announced in the Little Apple. Among them, the Bayer Construction Co...
Sep 16, 2025
Cemetery west of Topeka damaged
TOPEKA (KSNT) - 27 News confirmed an west Topeka cemetery was damaged on Friday, Sept. 12. The Green Cemetery had multiple graves damaged and destroyed. 27 News talked to Maple Hill resident Kerri Chi...
Sep 16, 2025
