SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Workers in Shawnee County and Topeka are getting ready to reopen local pools this year as temperatures warm with the arrival of spring. Sean Zears with Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) told 27 News his department is looking to reopen all of its aquatic centers by May 24, 2025. People…… MORE
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – A bicyclist in Manhattan was seriously injured after a crash in Riley County on Sunday. At 12:59 p.m., the 54-year-old male bicyclist was riding southbound on the shoulder of K113. A 19-year-old man was driving a Chevrolet Trax south on K113. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), the Chevy Trax drifted…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Jemelle Holopirek, the Director of Public Works for Visit Wichita, joined the 27 News Morning Show to discuss some exciting events! Holopirek talked about a new travel exhibit: Sharks at Exploration Place, which is there until May. The exhibit is from Australia and has life-size sharks that look and feel real. DOGE…… MORE
NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – This week’s episode of K-Nation hits the emotions hard as tears were flowing after wins, losses and celebrations. Here’s what to expect: Kansas men’s basketball finishes the regular season strong with a home win over No. 24 Arizona Seven Jayhawk seniors are recognized before and after the game K-State men’s basketball…… MORE
HOLLENBERG, KS (KSNT) – A Hollenberg couple is trying to rebuild after their house was completely burned down. Carol and Bill Hollingsworth’s house unexpectedly burned down on Thursday, March 6. During the fire, Carol was rescued by the town’s mayor and rushed to the hospital after suffering from smoke inhalation. Topeka food truck owners dealing…… MORE
UPDATE: According to a press release from the Topeka Police Department, the deceased has been identified as Yancy Whitehead, 22, of Topeka TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department (TPD) is investigating the city’s third homicide of 2025 after a deadly shooting Saturday morning. Officers with the TPD responded to a reported shooting around 3…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – People traveling down Wanamaker Road may notice the tell-tale signs of a new restaurant being installed. But what is it? 27 News found out that a new restaurant is due to be built in the area of 1740 Southwest Wanamaker Road in west Topeka. The building will house a new CAVA location,…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department (TPD) is investigating the city’s third homicide of 2025. Just after 3 a.m., officers responded to a reported shooting in the 2900 block of SE Freemont Rd. Dana Chandler found guilty in double-murder trial Upon arrival, one individual was located with life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead on…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has cut three new federal agency leases for Topeka after the local Risk Management Agency was canceled. Three new agencies are now listed on the DOGE Real Estate savings webpage. Those agencies are: the Federal Highway Administration, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local drive-in restaurant is feeling the love Friday after suffering a break-in overnight. Rosie Nichols with the City of Topeka told 27 News police received a report of damage around 7:50 a.m. on March 7 at Bobo’s Drive In at 2300 Southwest 10th Street. The business was reportedly broken into with…… MORE
