TOPEKA (KSNT) – Several major brands and organizations have rolled back their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies following President Donald Trump’s executive order to cut DEI in the federal government, including some that have locations in Topeka. In Feb. 2023, the administration of former President Joe Biden expanded its DEI policy, claiming it would…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Cat Café is inviting members of the community to an upcoming celebration at Gage Park next month to help support local felines. April Liang, co-owner of the Topeka Cat Café, told 27 News in a press release that people are invited to purchase tickets for an upcoming event from 2 p.m.…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man filed a police report after his vehicle was struck by someone throwing bottles at cars along Wanamaker Road Thursday night. 27 News obtained dashcam video of the incident. A man was driving down Wanamaker Road around 9 p.m. on Feb. 14 when an unidentified person leaning out the passenger window…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Prosecutors have filed charges in a Topeka shooting that left a woman dead and two others injured. It happened Feb. 7 in the 2700 block of Burnett, near 29th and Gage in southwest Topeka. Police said Olivia Miller, 51, died in the shooting. Two other people were hospitalized. On Thursday, prosecutors charged…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Hundreds of motocross riders are making their way to the Capital City this week for some championship races. More than 100 dump truck loads worth of dirt arrived at the Stormont Vail Events Center this week to transform the interior into a unique BMX course. Racers from across the nation will be…… MORE
WAMEGO (KSNT)—The Marysville Police Department (MPD) took to social media on Thursday to warn residents about scammers allegedly impersonating a local church. Police report a text message scam is going around claiming to be a “Pastor Miller” with the Mt. Cavalry Church in Wamego. The scammers claim they’re doing a fundraiser. Marysville Police said they…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Two organizations providing warming centers to local Topeka residents will be ending the service on Friday. At 9 a.m. the Topeka Rescue Mission (TRM) Ministries and Fellowship Hi-Crest will close their warming centers. The organizations had opened their doors on Feb. 11 following a round of wintery weather. “The unwavering support from…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local chocolate shop is working overtime to make sure everyone has a special Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s day is right around the corner, and Hazel Hill Chocolate in Downtown Topeka has been taking call-ahead and walk-in orders all week long. “One of the things everybody asked is, ‘Do you have strawberries?’, Nick…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Flu cases are intensifying across the capital city and the nation. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates at least 310,000 people have been hospitalized from the winter virus so far this season. At least 13,000 people have died. It’s now being called the worst flu season in 15 years. Working for you, 27 News…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – As many Kansans are shoveling out of another snowstorm and are expecting the possibility of more, it can put some people at risk for a heart attack. The Topeka ER & Hospital told 27 News it’s sees people each year who suffer heart attacks or heart stress from shoveling. How much snow…… MORE
