TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topekans rushed to local stores Wednesday night in a last-minute dash to grab what they need for the Thanksgiving holiday. 27 News caught up with some last-minute shoppers in the Topeka area on the night of Nov. 27 to see what they’re getting before Thanksgiving Day. There was no shortage of shoppers…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas wildlife officials say the application period for special big game hunting permits is now open. Rose Clawson with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) said in a press release that state-based chapters of nonprofit organizations which have a focus on wildlife conservation and promoting the heritage of hunting and…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Anglers looking to hook a trout or two will find that some adjustments have been made to the special fishing season in Kansas. Laura Clawson with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) announced in a press release on Nov. 27 that wildlife officials have made some changes to the season.…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas wildlife officials are considering the addition of new hunting license options for older adults after it suddenly halted the sale of some licenses for this age bracket. Commissioners with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) took up the issue during their last commission meeting of 2024 that was held…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Serving in the late 60’s, Army Specialist Gary Post navigated through the justice system at home and abroad as a Battalion Legal Clerk. Knowing his draft notice was around the corner, Post decided to take matters into his own hands. “I thought alright, I’m going to take care of this,” Post said,…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka police say a teenager injured in a motorcycle crash has died of his injuries. Rosie Nichols with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) said in a press release that a 17-year-old is dead following a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle on Nov. 21 in west Topeka. His identity has not…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka police say more card skimmers are being found locally, posing a financial danger to locals who fall victim to the devices. 27 News reached out to the Topeka Police Department (TPD) amid reports of new card skimmers being found in the Capital City this week. City spokeswoman Rosie Nichols confirms police…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Drivers may want to find alternate routes while the Topeka Police Department (TPD) works the scene of a crash in west Topeka. At 1:12 p.m. a non-injury, two-vehicle crash was reported on Wanamaker Road near the intersection of Southwest 17th Street and Southwest Wanamaker Road, according to a TPD watch commander. Evergy…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka road crews are preparing to tackle expected oncoming winter conditions in the Capital City this week. The City of Topeka’s new Public Works Director Steve Groen is set to spearhead this year’s winter road work efforts. Enough drivers have been hired to keep up with the expected workload this winter season…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Kansas angler rocked the fishing world more than 25 years ago with his record-shattering catfish. But will it ever be broken? Ken Paulie set not only a new state record but also a world record with his legendary 123-pound flathead catfish pulled out of Elk City Reservoir in May 1998. His…… MORE
