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Why is my car muddy after it rained in Topeka?

Why is my car muddy after it rained in Topeka?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Last night’s storm didn’t give Topekans a free car wash. Topeka residents may have woken up to see their vehicle covered in dirt and mud after an overnight storm. 27 News Meteorologist Ely Millard said there were wind gusts as high as 70 mph overnight. He said those winds likely picked up…MORE

Mayor weighs in on budget deficit, sales tax and Hotel Topeka

Mayor weighs in on budget deficit, sales tax and Hotel Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka Mayor Mike Padilla joined Inside Kansas Politics to weigh in on some of the most pressing issues, after announcing he won’t seek re-election. Inside Kansas Politics co-host Rebekah Chung sat down with Padilla one-on-one to talk about the city’s budget deficit, Hotel Topeka, and much more. And later in the show,…MORE

Mayor weighs in on budget deficit, sales tax, and Hotel Topeka

Mayor weighs in on budget deficit, sales tax, and Hotel Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka Mayor Mike Padilla joined Inside Kansas Politics to weigh in on some of the most pressing issues, after announcing he won’t seek re-election. Inside Kansas Politics co-host Rebekah Chung sat down with Padilla one-on-one to talk about the city’s budget deficit, Hotel Topeka, and much more. And later in the show,…MORE

Emporia man accused in double murder considering plea deal

Emporia man accused in double murder considering plea deal

EMPORIA (KSNT) – An Emporia man accused for the murders of two local women who went missing in 2023 is considering a possible plea deal. According to a Kiowa County, Colorado District Court clerk, prosecutors on Monday offered Phillip Lieurance an agreement to plead guilty to two counts of first-degree murder. The deal would come…MORE

City, Topeka Rescue Mission talk homelessness

City, Topeka Rescue Mission talk homelessness

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka Rescue Mission CEO La Manda Cunningham and City of Topeka Director of Property Maintenance John Schardine joined the 27 News Morning Show on Monday to talk about homelessness in the capital city. Schardine and Cunningham joined 27 News Morning Anchor Matthew Johnstone on March 3 to talk about local homelessness, camp…MORE

KU Athletics reports nearly $30m debt, $2.9m deficit

KU Athletics reports nearly $30m debt, $2.9m deficit

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – In 2024, the University of Kansas (KU) reported that it had almost $30 million in total athletics-related debt and ran a $2.9 million deficit. In the 2024 KU NCAA Membership Financial report, KU reported that its athletic department had $29,961,071 in total athletics-related debt. The university reported that in 2024, it paid…MORE

Topeka store buys up gold as prices spike nationwide

Topeka store buys up gold as prices spike nationwide

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local jewelry store is giving Topekans a chance to get rid of old and unwanted valuables in exchange for some cold, hard cash. Donaldson’s Jewelers, located in the North Topeka Art District (NOTO), recently teamed up with a group based out of St. Louis, Missouri from Feb. 24-26 to buy up…MORE

Road closure on HWY 24 for moving house

Road closure on HWY 24 for moving house

ST MARYS (KSNT) – The St. Marys Police Department issued an alert for a house that is being moved through town that is impacting traffic Highway 24. According to St. Marys police, a house is being moved through town and will be going south on Maple Hill Road. The police department is providing a road…MORE

Kansas River homeless camp to be cleared Monday in Topeka

Kansas River homeless camp to be cleared Monday in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – City workers are preparing to make another push to clear some local homeless camps as weather starts to turn warmer in Topeka. Dan Garrett, spokesman for the City of Topeka, announced in a press release on Feb. 28 that crews will start to remove a homeless camp in a section of land…MORE