Category Archives: Local News

Popular Kansas adventure program for kids is back for 2025

Popular Kansas adventure program for kids is back for 2025

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Top state officials say a popular Kansas tourism program for families and their children is returning for the summer of 2025. Kansas’ Sunflower Summer program, which offers participants the chance to visit numerous attractions and tourist destination across the state for free, will be open from July 12 to Aug. 3. The…MORE

Police release new information on central Topeka shooting incident

Police release new information on central Topeka shooting incident

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police are investigating a shooting in central Topeka Tuesday that drew a large law enforcement presence to the area. Dan Garrett with the City of Topeka told 27 News that at around 1 p.m. on April 15 officers with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) were in the area of the 2000 block…MORE

Gov. Laura Kelly asks for federal aid after March severe weather

Gov. Laura Kelly asks for federal aid after March severe weather

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly is asking for federal help after fires, severe thunderstorms and other violent weather events took place one month ago. Kelly sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on April 15 seeking a major presidential disaster declaration. This declaration is due to areas across Kansas that may…MORE

Downtown Topeka parking costs may be going up soon

Downtown Topeka parking costs may be going up soon

Context: The above video initially aired on April 14, 2025. TOPEKA (KSNT) – City of Topeka leaders are considering raising the cost for people looking to park in the downtown area next year. The City of Topeka reports the current parking rates in the downtown area are not bringing in enough revenue. Added to this…MORE

Topeka considers parking increases for the downtown area

Topeka considers parking increases for the downtown area

Context: The above video initially aired on April 14, 2025. TOPEKA (KSNT) – City of Topeka leaders are considering raising the cost for people looking to park in the downtown area next year. The City of Topeka reports the current parking rates in the downtown area are not bringing in enough revenue. Added to this…MORE

Why legalizing weed in Kansas isn’t working

Why legalizing weed in Kansas isn’t working

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas advocates and lawmakers have tried for years to legalize marijuana but after years of trying have yet to find success. So, what’s holding the state back and can advocates hold onto hope that weed will ever be legalized in Kansas? Lawmakers were back in session in the spring of 2025 but…MORE

Hundreds turn up for Dialogue Abilities Day at the Topeka Zoo

Hundreds turn up for Dialogue Abilities Day at the Topeka Zoo

TOPEKA (KSNT) – People of all abilities got to experience an unforgettable visit to the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center on Monday. Dialogue Coffee House and the Capper Foundation teamed up to host Dialogue Abilities Day on April 14. Attendees enjoyed up-close animal encounters, had the chance to feel different animal furs, interact with exhibits and…MORE

Topeka Toy Store responds to Trump’s tariffs

Topeka Toy Store responds to Trump’s tariffs

TOPEKA (KSNT) – With tariffs sweeping over the United States, The Toy Store in Topeka is looking to make toys available and affordable. That’s because the store got ahead of the curve, making moves before President Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs took effect. “A lot of manufacturers and vendors knowing that these tariffs were coming basically…MORE