Category Archives: Local News

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

Aggieville business reacts from Fake Patty’s Day 2025

Aggieville business reacts from Fake Patty’s Day 2025

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Fake Patty’s Day has once again arrived in the little apple, and business in Aggieville are benefiting from the extra business. Offering special deals and extended hours for the event, local businesses are cashing in on Fake Patty’s Day. The highly anticipated celebration draws in thousands of people each year. What is…MORE

Topeka 501 superintendent talks Department of Education, snow days update, more

Topeka 501 superintendent talks Department of Education, snow days update, more

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka Public School Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Anderson joined the 27 News morning show on Tuesday to talk about several topics, including thoughts on the president’s policies – reducing the Department of Education, snow days update, parent-teacher conferences and spring break. Crash causes highway traffic jam in north Topeka For more information, you…MORE