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 (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
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
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
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
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 (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
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Lawmakers held a hearing on Monday for a bill that would make STAR Bonds available to mall redevelopment projects in Kansas. Substitute for Senate Bill 197 would let cities or counties establish STAR Bond projects to redevelop malls. The projects would need to be approved by the state’s secretary of commerce. The…… MORE
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
