Category Archives: Local News

When do your car’s fluids freeze or turn to slush?

When do your car’s fluids freeze or turn to slush?

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

New staff sign on to fill gaps in Emergency Communications Center in Shawnee County

New staff sign on to fill gaps in Emergency Communications Center in Shawnee County

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

ICE signs deal with top Kansas law enforcement agencies

ICE signs deal with top Kansas law enforcement agencies

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas’ attorney general and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) have signed a deal to assist federal immigration forces in the Sunflower State. Danedri Herbert with the Kansas Office of the Attorney General said in a press release on Monday, Feb. 17 that Attorney General Kris Kobach and the KBI have signed…MORE

Icy and snow covered roads in NE Kansas

Icy and snow covered roads in NE Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Transportation and weather officials are reporting icy and snow-covered roads in northeast Kansas. At the US-75 bridge crossing the Kansas River, KanDrive is reporting icy roads. US-24 west of Topeka is completely covered and heading east is partially covered in snow. US-75, I-70 and I-335 are partially covered in snow, according to…MORE

Shawnee County Sheriff changes accident reporting due to winter weather

Shawnee County Sheriff changes accident reporting due to winter weather

SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office is implementing a different kind of accident reporting due to the winter weather. Starting at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, Shawnee County Sheriff Brian Hill announced his deputies will be implementing Phase III Accident Reporting. During this type of accident reporting, there is a limited list…MORE

How to stay safe driving in upcoming weather conditions

How to stay safe driving in upcoming weather conditions

TOPEKA (KSNT) – If you have to get out and use your car in the coming days it’s important to make sure your vehicle is prepared for the elements ahead. First, make sure car battery is in good condition and have close to a full tank of gas, but don’t forget to add extra air…MORE

Organization looks to make Manhattan a ‘premier sports destination’

Organization looks to make Manhattan a ‘premier sports destination’

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Visit Manhattan is conducting a study in the hopes of making the city a premier sports destination. The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce announced in a news release on Monday, Feb. 17 that Visit Manhattan is working with Huddle Up Group to create a study on the feasibility of sports tourism. Visit…MORE

City of Topeka prepares roads for winter weather, snowfall

City of Topeka prepares roads for winter weather, snowfall

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Work crews with the City of Topeka have started preparing the roads for possible snow this week. 27 News Meteorologist Matt Miller reports snow and extreme cold temperatures in the capital city Monday, Feb. 17 into Tuesday, Feb. 18. The City of Topeka posted on social media that crews are monitoring the…MORE