TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansans may need to watch their step when heading outside as snakes reappear across the state, and inside some unfortunate people’s homes as temperatures get warmer. 27 News spoke with Drew Ricketts, extension wildlife specialist with Kansas State University, this week about the dangers posed by emerging snakes this spring. He said…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas wildlife officials are giving locals their two cents this week to help them land some white bass and wipers this spring. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Park’s (KDWP) Fisheries Division posted to social media on Tuesday, March 26 with some helpful information on how to land some fish as temperatures…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Our March honoree uses her unique upbringing and nursing background to care for young children and seniors, together, in the same place. Erin Steele was born in Manhattan. She spent a few years in western Kansas, then her large family moved to Wamego when she was in second grade after her dad…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A 27 News reporter is at the scene of a crash that is causing traffic disruptions on Wanamaker Road in west Topeka. Several Topeka police officers are responding to the scene of a crash where an SUV went into a drainage ditch on the west side of Wanamaker Road. Crews are now…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT)—The City of Topeka is discussing using its sales tax initiative and the General Fund to address a projected Special Street Fund deficit. The City of Topeka Policy & Finance Committee heard from Budget Manager Carissa Miller that the city is projecting a deficit of $3,239,937 in 2026 for the Special Street Fund during…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka is rolling out a new communications tool to help locals find answers to their questions fast. The City of Topeka announced on Tuesday, March 25 that it has created a new hotline for people who have questions about city services. People will soon be able to call “311” for non-emergency needs.…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Lawmakers in Kansas have defeated a veto decision made by Governor Laura Kelly this week, pushing a hotly debated advance mail bill to become a new law in Kansas. Lawmakers in the Kansas House and Senate voted Tuesday, March 25 to override Kelly’s veto decision regarding Senate Bill 4. The House voted 84-41…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Fire Department says one person was found injured after a garage fire in east Topeka on Tuesday. Rosie Nichols with the City of Topeka said firefighters were called around 10:15 p.m. on March 25 to the 800 block of Southeast Rice Road on reports of a detached garage fire. Crews…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Supporters of a national educational program for young students are pleading lawmakers to restore funding this spring after budget cuts forced it to close earlier this year. Melissa Peat, executive director of Kansas StarBase, spoke with 27 News on Monday, March 24 about efforts being made to restore the program. StarBase helps…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department is at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in west Topeka on Wednesday morning. Around 8 a.m., the TPD was called to the 2600 block of S. 6th Ave. for reports of a two-vehicle crash. A 27 News reporter at the scene says construction was already disrupting traffic…… MORE
