TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is ordering state offices to reopen Wednesday, Feb. 19. Kelly announced after the Shawnee County received snow Monday night into Tuesday, state offices in Shawnee County will reopen Wednesday, Feb. 19. The governor issued a Declaration of Inclement Weather for Tuesday, Feb. 18 looking out for state employees…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka is closer to completing a deal with a local housing developer that would pay off years of back taxes while creating some much needed housing. More than 15 years ago, the City of Topeka struck a deal with a now defunct developer to create a new housing development in the Auburn-Washburn…… MORE
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – 27 News has obtained new information about the investigation into a deadly shooting in Junction City that police said involved a Fort Riley soldier. Geary County prosecutors have charged Jonathan M. Lee, 27, of Fort Riley, with first degree murder in the shooting of 22-year-old Carron D. Carter from early February.…… MORE
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office (SNCO) deputies are responding to a reported crash on 75 Highway Tuesday. The SNCO announced on social media that deputies are responding to a two-vehicle crash that was first reported around 1:15 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the intersection of Highway 75 and Northwest 78th Street. At…… MORE
LYON COUNTY (KSNT) – The Kansas Turnpike is partially closed Tuesday due to a large number of crashes. KanDrive, a website managed by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), announced the Kansas Turnpike/I-35 is closed to southbound traffic due to a high number of crashes in the area. Northbound traffic is still open but moving…… MORE
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – 27 News has obtained new information about the investigation into a deadly shooting in Junction City that police said involved a Fort Riley soldier. Geary County prosecutors have charged Jonathan M. Lee, 27, of Fort Riley, with first degree murder in the shooting of 22-year-old Carron D. Carter from early February.…… MORE
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – A local fire department is expanding. The Shawnee Heights Fire Department announced they’re building a new headquarters near 61st and Ratner Rd. in Berryton. New staff sign on to fill gaps in Emergency Communications Center in Shawnee County The fire district is also getting massive upgrades to its equipment. They say…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Riley County Police Department (RCPD) Deputy Director Erin Friedland joined the 27 News morning show on Tuesday to discuss winter driving. Friedland said one of the most important things for people who park outside is making sure the windshield is defrosted and there are no blind spots. “Just go slow, give yourself…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – As temperatures plummet, vehicles can become more problematic. 27 News took a look at how cold it needs to be to freeze the fluids in your car. According to AAA, while it’s not impossible, the chances of gasoline freezing in your tank are low. AAA says the freezing point of gasoline is…… MORE
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Shawnee County’s 911 Dispatch Center is working to train new employees this spring after suffering from dangerous staff shortages. New Shawnee County dispatchers are working through a six-month training period to replenish the county’s Emergency Communications Center. The county lost multiple dispatchers in 2024, putting increased pressure on those who remained…… MORE
