TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department (TPD), Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office and Emporia Police Department (EPD) have ended their restricted accident reporting phases. At the county level, Sheriff Brian C. Hill announced the sheriff’s office would enter into Phase III accident reporting at 4:50 a.m. on Wednesday. Under Phase III accident reporting deputies will…… MORE
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – The Kansas Hospital Association has published its statewide report on the importance of the healthcare sector on Kansas’ economy. According to the report, healthcare is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the local economy. The KHA says a strong healthcare system supports business productivity and helps attract businesses and retirees to…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – A 62-year-old was listed as the victim of an attempted arson in Manhattan. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers responded to reports of an aggravated arson at 4:42 p.m. in the 4300 block of Fawn Circle. The RCPD said the residence was set on fire while the 62-year-old victim was…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Working in communications, Staff Sgt. Paul Martin would see the end of the Korean War firsthand, serving in Japan and Korea during the conflict. With typing experience from high school, the Jefferson County Kansan would put those skills to the test as a Teletype Operator in the Air Force. “I ended up…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – With temperatures falling into the single digits next week, we’re at a time of year when your pipes could be susceptible to freezing, and it could cost you your hard-earned cash. To avoid money leaking from your wallet, one plumber told 27 News there are ways to avoid it. “Always keep a…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka police have arrested one man after a shooting and standoff took place Tuesday morning. Rosie Nichols with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) announced in a news release that a 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a shooting in Oakland, which led to a standoff in East Topeka Tuesday. The…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is ordering state offices to reopen after winter weather came across northeast Kansas. On Wednesday, Feb. 12, Kelly announced that state offices will soon reopen after the recent snowfall. State offices in Shawnee County were ordered to close on Wednesday due to safety concerns in the possibly “hazardous…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka-area ATV park may be facing a shut down in the days ahead following complaints from local homeowners. 27 News reached out to sources with Shawnee County, Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) and the Topeka City Council to find out what is in the works for the Riverside ATV Park. Located…… MORE
(NEXSTAR) — Less than a month after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in a year, craft retailer JOANN is preparing to close hundreds of stores. In a recent court filing, JOANN listed roughly 530 “underperforming” stores across more than 40 states that it would like to “immediately” begin closing. When…… MORE
Correction: This story has been updated to reflect the new common consumption area isn’t open yet and is awaiting signage to be installed. We regret the error. EMPORIA (KSNT) – City leaders in Emporia approved an ordinance to establish a new alcohol drinking zone in the downtown area on Wednesday. Christine Torrens with the City…… MORE
