TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Monday, the Kansas House of Representatives passed a bill that would add and increase penalties on drivers for certain infractions. The bill now goes to Governor Laura Kelly’s desk. On Monday, the Kansas House of Representatives passed SB 8, a bill that adds requirements for drivers when approaching stopped, standing or…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Commercial airline services may be coming back to the Capital City in the years ahead. The Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority (MTAA) is moving forward with plans to bring commercial flights back to Topeka. The MTAA revealed its plans on Monday, March 11 in a new push to bring passenger air service to…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Kansas lawmaker is proposing a potential solution to rising property taxes in 2025. Kansas Republican Senator Stephen Owens often hears from his constituents in Hesston about property taxes which are outpacing inflation. The rising taxes pose a challenge for the citizens Owens serves in south-central Kansas. “I just heard from somebody…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police are investigating a deadly vehicle vs. pedestrian crash in north Topeka on Monday. Rosie Nichols with the City of Topeka said in a press release that officers were called around 3:35 p.m. on March 10 to the 2600 block of Northwest Rochester road on reports of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas’ top law enforcement agency is moving forward with its $115 million request for the creation of a new headquarters building to replace the aging structure it currently calls home. Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) Director Tony Mattivi appeared before senators in the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka on March 6 with his…… MORE
TOPEKA (KNST) – A multiple-vehicle crash on US75 is causing a traffic disruption Tuesday morning. As of 7:49 a.m., traffic is backed up in the southbound lane a mile or two following a crash on the US 75 bridge over the Kansas River. A 27 News reporter says emergency vehicles are at the scene of…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A two-vehicle crash in central Topeka is causing minor traffic disruptions Tuesday morning. Rosie Nichols with the City of Topeka told 27 News the crash happened around 8:35 a.m. at Southwest 17th Street and Southwest Fillmore Street on March 11. Viewer-submitted photos show two vehicles with front-end damage. Crash causes highway traffic…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka business is doing what it can to cut costs as the Trump Administration begins applying new tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico this year. Many businesses like Tarwater Farm & Home Supply say they understand certain products could cost more, but they’re working hard to keep prices low. This comes…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Severe storm season is here, and the Little Apple is helping to make sure you’re prepared for what’s ahead. Riley County Emergency Management hosted a free Storm Spotter class on Monday, March 10. Discussions included the types of thunderstorms Kansas sees and storm prep and safety. A meteorologist with the National Weather Service,…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Tariffs between the US, Canada, Mexico and China are causing quite a stir for some breweries to get the materials they need for producing craft beer. That’s not the case for one local brewery for a simple reason. For breweries tariffs on steel, aluminum and ingredients could majorly impact business. That’s not…… MORE
