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Topeka named one of the worst state capitals to live in: study

Topeka named one of the worst state capitals to live in: study

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Capital City did not have a strong showing in a recent study measuring which state capitals make for the best places to live in the nation. WalletHub published a new report on Feb. 17 detailing its findings regarding which state capitals make for the best places to live in. WalletHub used…MORE

Topeka Fire Department publishes 2024 year end report

Topeka Fire Department publishes 2024 year end report

Context: Video aired Sep. 26, 2024. TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Fire Department (TFD) published its 2024 Year End Report on Monday. The TFD received 543 fewer total calls in 2024 compared to 2023 but responded to 20% more structure fires. Last year, 27 News reported on the busiest fire engine in Kansas, Topeka’s Fire…MORE

Two women killed in Salina; suspect arrested

Two women killed in Salina; suspect arrested

SALINA, Kan. (KSNW) – Salina police found two women dead in a driveway Sunday evening. According to the Salina Police Department, officers were called to a home on Vassar Drive, near West Crawford and South Broadway, around 5:30 p.m. The officers discovered the two women dead in the driveway. Officers arrested the 35-year-old suspect a…MORE

Topeka wedding venue hosts free wedding experience expo

Topeka wedding venue hosts free wedding experience expo

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Brownstone wedding venue hosted ‘The Wedding Experience’ on Sunday, Feb. 16 in coordination with Engroff Catering. The venue hosted many couples looking to plan out their perfect day, along with different vendors to bring their image to life. “I definitely think bringing people in and getting to talk personally with the…MORE

Early Sunday morning traffic stop leads to pursuit in southeast Topeka

Early Sunday morning traffic stop leads to pursuit in southeast Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Two people walk away with non-life-threatening injuries after an early morning police pursuit in southeast Topeka. According to a TPD watch commander, around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, officers conducted a traffic stop of a maroon Chevrolet Silverado near SE 28th and Wisconsin. The people in the car led the officers on…MORE

Topeka police investigating late night Burger King robbery

Topeka police investigating late night Burger King robbery

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department is investigating a robbery that happened at a Burger King in southeast Topeka on Sunday. According to a Topeka Police watch commander, the robbery was reported at 11 p.m. for a Burger King located in the 2800 block of California Ave. Winter storm warning issued in NE Kansas…MORE

Local wedding venue hosts free wedding experience expo

Local wedding venue hosts free wedding experience expo

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Brownstone wedding venue hosted ‘The Wedding Experience’ on Sunday, Feb. 16 in coordination with Engroff Catering. The venue hosted many couples looking to plan out their perfect day, along with different vendors to bring their image to life. Opening date released for new Topeka HomeGoods “I definitely think bringing people in…MORE

Westbound I-70 to drop to one lane until the end of 2025 in Topeka

Westbound I-70 to drop to one lane until the end of 2025 in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Workers are set to begin a new construction project on I-70 in the Topeka area which will bring the major highway down to one lane for some travelers. 27 News checked with KanDrive.gov, a website used by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) to help notify the public about current road conditions…MORE

2025 Kansas fishing forecast released, where to find it

2025 Kansas fishing forecast released, where to find it

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas wildlife officials have published the newest addition of the state’s fishing guide to help anglers find their next trophy catch. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has released its 2025 Fishing Forecast. The guide contains useful information to help anglers find the best places to start casting lines for…MORE

Opening date released for new Topeka HomeGoods

Opening date released for new Topeka HomeGoods

Context: The above video aired on Feb. 8 prior to the official opening date being published. TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka’s new HomeGoods is set to open on a weekday in March on the city’s west side, delivering a new shopping option for locals. 27 News checked in with the retail company HomeGoods this week to…MORE