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 (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
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
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
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Arab Shriners are giving back to heroes in the capital city in a unique way. The circus is coming to the capital city this weekend. First responders in Shawnee County received free tickets on Monday, Feb. 17. Topeka Police Chief Chris Vallejo, Topeka Fire Chief Randy Phillips, Shawnee County Sheriff Brian Hill…… MORE
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
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State offices in Shawnee County will soon close due to inclement weather expected to hit northeast Kansas. Parts of northeast Kansas are expecting snow and extreme cold this week. Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday, Feb. 17 that state offices in Shawnee County will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 18 due to incoming winter…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A hearing will take place Monday afternoon to discuss a bill to allow raccoon ownership in Kansas. Introduced on Feb. 5 by Representative Joe Seiwert, House Bill 2297 would allow individuals to obtain permits from the Kansas animal health commissioner to own raccoons as pets. Raccoon owners would need to go through…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Abigail Gettinger with the K-State Research and Extension Office and Luke Berning joined the 27 News Morning show to discuss the burning season and an upcoming course. Berning said Kansas is moving into its heaviest prescribed burning season. Berning said prescribed fires are the most efficient tool to manage land. “In Kansas,…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – With the temperatures continuing to drop, many local warming centers are re-opening Monday to provide a warm place to stay. Starting at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, Fellowship Hi-Crest and Topeka Rescue Mission are opening their doors to unhoused neighbors. However, they are still in need of donations and volunteer help. Fellowship…… MORE
