Category Archives: Local News

Veteran Salute: Fueling overseas during the Gulf War

Veteran Salute: Fueling overseas during the Gulf War

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Born in Garden City, growing up in Glasco and finishing Junior College in Concordia Janell McMillan realized she wanted something different from life. That mindset put her on the pathway of joining the few and the proud through the Marines. “I had graduated from cloud county community college with an associate of…MORE

Lunar Eclipse to take over the night sky in NE Kansas

Lunar Eclipse to take over the night sky in NE Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – If you look up into the night sky on Thursday, March 13, you’ll see a nice surprise. Late Thursday night into early Friday morning, parts of northeast Kansas will be experiencing a blood moon and a total lunar eclipse. This happens when the sun, earth and moon come together in a straight…MORE

State of Kansas helps dozens of communities with development efforts

State of Kansas helps dozens of communities with development efforts

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The State of Kansas is awarding more than $15 million dollars to revitalize dozens of local communities. City officials from Emporia, Clay Center and Salina gathered to celebrate Wednesday in downtown Topeka. These grants allow cities to invest in their respective areas. This can go towards things like fixing water infrastructure. The…MORE

17-year-old Topeka Zoo mountain lion ‘Cassy’ dies Tuesday

17-year-old Topeka Zoo mountain lion ‘Cassy’ dies Tuesday

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center is sharing that one of its resident animals died Tuesday. The Topeka Zoo announced in a press release on March 11 that a mountain lion named Cassy passed away at the age of 17. The mountain lion was considered geriatric and was receiving constant care leading…MORE

Murder charge filed in Topeka deadly shooting case

Murder charge filed in Topeka deadly shooting case

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Shawnee County District Attorney has announced a murder charge against a man in connection to a recent deadly shooting in Topeka. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced in a press release that a Robert Reyes, 45, is charged with one count of murder in the second degree. His charge stems…MORE

Man found dead in Topeka house fire

Man found dead in Topeka house fire

Update: The Topeka Fire Department identified the deceased as James E. Hoddy, 54. TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man and two dogs were found dead following a house fire on Wednesday in Topeka. On Wednesday morning, the Topeka Fire Department (TFD) was called to the 2400 block of SE Wisconsin Ave. for reports of a house…MORE

Kansas gov. moves ‘Black Mass’ outside of Statehouse

Kansas gov. moves ‘Black Mass’ outside of Statehouse

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued a statement Wednesday regarding an upcoming ‘Black Mass’ event slated to happen later this month. Kelly released a statement on the upcoming event on March 28, stating that it will be moved outside of the Kansas Statehouse. She said no protests will be allowed inside the building…MORE

‘Exhaustion has set in’: 1886 Cafe in Mayetta to shut down

‘Exhaustion has set in’: 1886 Cafe in Mayetta to shut down

MAYETTA (KSNT) – The owners of a local restaurant in Mayetta say they will be shutting down operations in the next few days. 1886 Cafe announced in a post on social media that it will be closing up shop in Mayetta on Sunday, March 16. The closing of 1886 Cafe means locals will only have…MORE

Topeka councilmember discusses city survey, taxes, potholes

Topeka councilmember discusses city survey, taxes, potholes

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka City Councilmember Marcus Miller joined the 27 News morning show on Wednesday to discuss taxes, potholes, a city survey and state basketball championships. Miller gave an example of a tax breakdown for residents in the USD 501 school district. Miller said you can get a breakdown of your taxes by contacting…MORE