TOPEKA (KSNT) – A new discussion circle is unraveling the news and some yarn at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library this year. “Unraveling the News Together” is a new discussion circle open to adults interested in discussing topics in local news that are important to them, with the incentive of learning how to…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Employees at a lab in the Little Apple have been let go as part of nationwide federal staff cuts. 27 News reached out to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding reported layoffs at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) located in Manhattan. A USDA spokesperson responded by saying that newly…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local artists and faculty of Washburn University held a new art exhibition on Friday labeled, “Being Human.” Six artists and faculty members at Washburn University discussed their artwork in the exhibition on Feb. 21. Every year Washburn chooses a different theme for the spring semester for its classes and the museum incorporates this…… MORE
SALINA, Kan. (KSNW) — A 35-year-old man who police allege killed two women in Salina Sunday has been charged in connection to their deaths. Preston Reyna (Courtesy Saline County Sheriff’s Office) Preston James Reyna is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated battery, aggravated kidnapping, interference with a law enforcement officer,…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department arrested a man in connection to an alleged stabbing that happened Thursday evening. At 3 p.m. on Feb. 20, police were called to the 3400 Block of SE Indiana Ave. for reports of a stabbing. When officers arrived they found two people suffering from non-life threatening injuries. The…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Lawmakers joined with parents at the Kansas Statehouse on Monday to speak out against a multi-state lawsuit that would eliminate protections for people living with disabilities. Families gathered in Topeka on Feb. 17 to show their support for having the lawsuit dropped. The lawsuit would take away Section 504 protections for people…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – With wildfire season around the corner, there are plenty of ways non-firefighters can make a difference ahead of the heat. Riley County District 1 Deputy Fire Chief Doug Russell joined the 27 News Morning crew with some tips for homeowners, advice for controlled burnings and insight into the volunteer program. Topeka Zoo…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Lacey Kinder and Bob Carmichael joined the 27 News morning show on Thursday to preview the upcoming 2025 Blarney Breakfast. The Capper Foundation is gearing up for its 30th annual all-you-can-eat breakfast. Kinder said this year it will be at the Blind Tiger restaurant. She said the event is to benefit the…… MORE
Video aired Dec. 2, 2024. EMPORIA (KSNT) – Tyson Foods has notified the Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC) that it plans to keep some employees past the plant closure date for duties relating to the plant closure. On Feb. 14, 2025, Tyson Foods sent the KDC a letter regarding the closure of its plant in…… MORE
POTAWATTOMIE COUNTY (KSNT) – There is new drama in the Dana Chandler trial as her children took the witness stand. She’s again on trial for the 2002 murder of her ex-husband Mike Sisco and his fiancée Karen Harkness. Topeka man arrested for Jessica’s Law sexual offense It was emotional in court Thursday. Chandler’s kids, Hailey…… MORE
