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‘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

120-year-old Kansas school to reopen with fresh new look

120-year-old Kansas school to reopen with fresh new look

COTTONWOOD FALLS (KSNT) – A local developer is inviting people to an upcoming open house in Cottonwood Falls later this month as a historic Kansas school reopens. Frontier Development Group (FDG), based out of Manhattan, significantly renovated the interior of a former Chase County school to transform it into the Cottonwood School Lofts living space.…MORE

Two marijuana bills introduced at Kansas statehouse

Two marijuana bills introduced at Kansas statehouse

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Bills that would legalize medical and recreational use of cannabis in Kansas have been introduced in the House and Senate. Last week, Senate Bill 294 was introduced to authorize the processing, distribution, sale and use of medical marijuana. House Bill 2405, a bill that would legalize marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, possession and sale…MORE

Kansans argue over whether or not sex offenders should be allowed in schools

Kansans argue over whether or not sex offenders should be allowed in schools

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansans are pushing for a ban that would prevent sex offenders from going to schools and school events, but others are pushing back saying it would do more harm than good. The Kansas Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from more than a dozen people both for and against the proposal on Tuesday,…MORE

Multiple upcoming events to lead to big economic development weekend in Topeka

Multiple upcoming events to lead to big economic development weekend in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Between the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the NCAA Division 2 Basketball Tournament at Washburn University, and the Kansas Kids Wrestling State Championship at Stormont Vail Events Center, it’s a stacked lineup for economic development in the capital city over the next several days. “It’s great for us. In particular our hotels, our…MORE

Topeka nonprofits collecting shoes, aluminum cans ahead of Downtown party

Topeka nonprofits collecting shoes, aluminum cans ahead of Downtown party

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Some Topeka entrepreneurs are throwing a major party in support of local children in need. Sole Reason and the One Can One Kid Foundation are inviting the public to Evergy Plaza on Saturday, April 19. MTAA looks to bring commercial flights back to Topeka It’s raising awareness for those in the community…MORE

Police identify woman killed in front of north Topeka store

Police identify woman killed in front of north Topeka store

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department (TPD) has issued an update Tuesday after a woman was killed by a vehicle in front of a major store. Rosie Nichols with the City of Topeka said the identity of the person who died Monday is Alice J. Thomas, 70, of Topeka. Nichols did not report whether…MORE

Slain Junction City couple found at bloody crime scene: court documents

Slain Junction City couple found at bloody crime scene: court documents

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – Newly released court documents detail the evidence police gathered prior to arresting two people who fled the state after killing an older Junction City couple. 27 News obtained court documents this week related to the 2023 killings of Valerie J. Krissman, 75, and Roland C. Krissman, 80 in Junction City. Two…MORE

Controversial FAFSA high school graduation requirement removed in Kansas

Controversial FAFSA high school graduation requirement removed in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Members of the Kansas Board of Education (KBOE) cast their votes Tuesday to remove a controversial high school graduation requirement. The KBOE met in Topeka on March 11 as part of its regular monthly session to discuss the latest issues related to education in the Sunflower State. The 10-member board voted 8-2…MORE