Category Archives: Local News

One person injured by gunfire in west Topeka Thursday

One person injured by gunfire in west Topeka Thursday

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police are investigating a shooting that took place on Thursday in west Topeka. Rosie Nichols with the City of Topeka said in a press release that police were called around 10 p.m. on March 13 on reports of gunshots in the area of Southwest 17th Street and Southwest McAlister Avenue. Police arriving…MORE

SNCO Commissioner talks local parks upgrades and more

SNCO Commissioner talks local parks upgrades and more

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee (SNCO) County Commissioner, Kevin Cook, joined the 27 News morning show on Friday to discuss the construction project on 46th Street, north of Topeka, and two local park upgrades! At Shawnee County Commission on Thursday, March 13, the commissioners approved temporary traffic control changes, which are directly tied to the NW…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. K-State freezes global food security labs after federal order The texture of…MORE

Measles case confirmed in Kansas resident

Measles case confirmed in Kansas resident

KANSAS (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is alerting Kansans that a positive case of measles has been discovered. On Thursday, the KDHE reported that a resident in Stevens County tested positive for measles. The KDHE said it’s unknown if this case is linked to the ongoing measles outbreak in the…MORE

Topekan wins bronze at World Special Olympics

Topekan wins bronze at World Special Olympics

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka native is coming home with a podium finish after competing in the World Special Olympics in Turin, Italy. According to a spokesperson from Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) , Bekah Henderson will be bringing home a bronze medal for her performance in the snowshoeing 50m. Henderson was one of five athletes…MORE

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

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