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Topeka wedding venue hosts free wedding experience expo

Topeka wedding venue hosts free wedding experience expo

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Brownstone wedding venue hosted ‘The Wedding Experience’ on Sunday, Feb. 16 in coordination with Engroff Catering. The venue hosted many couples looking to plan out their perfect day, along with different vendors to bring their image to life. “I definitely think bringing people in and getting to talk personally with the…MORE

Early Sunday morning traffic stop leads to pursuit in southeast Topeka

Early Sunday morning traffic stop leads to pursuit in southeast Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Two people walk away with non-life-threatening injuries after an early morning police pursuit in southeast Topeka. According to a TPD watch commander, around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, officers conducted a traffic stop of a maroon Chevrolet Silverado near SE 28th and Wisconsin. The people in the car led the officers on…MORE

Topeka police investigating late night Burger King robbery

Topeka police investigating late night Burger King robbery

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department is investigating a robbery that happened at a Burger King in southeast Topeka on Sunday. According to a Topeka Police watch commander, the robbery was reported at 11 p.m. for a Burger King located in the 2800 block of California Ave. Winter storm warning issued in NE Kansas…MORE

Local wedding venue hosts free wedding experience expo

Local wedding venue hosts free wedding experience expo

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Brownstone wedding venue hosted ‘The Wedding Experience’ on Sunday, Feb. 16 in coordination with Engroff Catering. The venue hosted many couples looking to plan out their perfect day, along with different vendors to bring their image to life. Opening date released for new Topeka HomeGoods “I definitely think bringing people in…MORE

Westbound I-70 to drop to one lane until the end of 2025 in Topeka

Westbound I-70 to drop to one lane until the end of 2025 in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Workers are set to begin a new construction project on I-70 in the Topeka area which will bring the major highway down to one lane for some travelers. 27 News checked with KanDrive.gov, a website used by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) to help notify the public about current road conditions…MORE

2025 Kansas fishing forecast released, where to find it

2025 Kansas fishing forecast released, where to find it

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas wildlife officials have published the newest addition of the state’s fishing guide to help anglers find their next trophy catch. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has released its 2025 Fishing Forecast. The guide contains useful information to help anglers find the best places to start casting lines for…MORE

Opening date released for new Topeka HomeGoods

Opening date released for new Topeka HomeGoods

Context: The above video aired on Feb. 8 prior to the official opening date being published. TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka’s new HomeGoods is set to open on a weekday in March on the city’s west side, delivering a new shopping option for locals. 27 News checked in with the retail company HomeGoods this week to…MORE

Topeka man charged with murder for deadly February shooting of Chavis Collins

Topeka man charged with murder for deadly February shooting of Chavis Collins

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office has filed murder charges against a local man in connection to the killing of a 29-year-old Topeka man. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced that his office has filed charges against Desmond Lindsey, 23, of Topeka, on Friday, Feb. 14. This is in connection to…MORE

18-year-old sentenced to life in prison for deadly 2023 shooting in Topeka

18-year-old sentenced to life in prison for deadly 2023 shooting in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man accused of shooting and killing a 19-year-old in 2023 received his sentence Friday. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced in a press release on Feb. 14 that Orlando Nafairous Jahau Braxton, 18, was sentenced by a judge to life in prison without the possibility of parole until after 25…MORE

Man gets 22 years in prison after deadly 2022 Topeka shooting

Man gets 22 years in prison after deadly 2022 Topeka shooting

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man accused of shooting and killing a man following an argument over fireworks in 2022 received his sentence on Friday. Court documents obtained by 27 News show Jahiem Brown, 23, was sentenced 267 months, or a little more than 22 years, in prison on Feb. 14. His sentencing is in connection…MORE