TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Fire Department (TFD) will be conducting sweeping renovation work at one of its fire stations. The TFD announced on Nov. 26 in a social media post that Station 9 will be undergoing major renovation work. This is the first time the station, built in 1961, has experienced this level of…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A member of the “Pawn Stars” series who goes by the name of “The Toy Scout” is coming to northeast Kansas next month to check out the local collectibles. Joel Magee is due to visit both Topeka and Manhattan in early December in his ongoing search for interesting collectibles. From classic toys…… MORE
KANSAS (KSNT) — The Biden administration approved a loan guarantee of $4.9 billion for a controversial project that would dissect Kansas with an electric transmission corridor. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it would be giving a conditional loan to Grian Belt Express LLC as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Thanksgiving is in three days, and one local church wants to ensure that people have a meal for the holiday. Thanksgiving is all about giving back and being thankful, and on Monday, Miracle Life Church was focused on the gift of giving. Miracle Life Church held a free turkey and sides giveaway. They…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center announced the death of Ho Ho the Sun Bear Monday evening. Ho Ho was born Oct. 19, 1989 at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, according to a news release from the Zoo. Ho Ho was believed to be the oldest Sun Bear in North America. He…… MORE
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – A northeast Kansas animal shelter will temporarily close to monitor symptoms that are similar to kennel cough. The Junction City, KS Animal Shelter posted on social media Monday, Nov. 25 that it will be closed for a minimum of one week. This closure takes place so the shelter can monitor symptoms…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State and federal officials are monitoring bird flu cases in Kansas amid an increase in infections in humans. KSNT 27 News checked in with representatives of the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) and Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) on the state of bird flu cases in Kansas. While no new…… MORE
Context: The above video first aired on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 21. TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department (TPD) has identified a man who died last week after being hit by a vehicle. Police have identified the victim as Emmett Leatherwood, 72, of Topeka. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. (Photo by:…… MORE
Context: The above video first aired on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 21. TOPEKA (KSNT) – A City of Topeka spokeswoman said law enforcement is working hard to release an update on a recent deadly crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian while also investigating the Capital City’s latest homicide case. 27 News reached…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The state of Kansas is launching a development grant to Kansas technical and community colleges to build and renovate residential homes. The Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC) announced the launch of the Fostering Residential Advancement through Mentoring and Education (FRAME) grant project on Monday, Nov. 25. The program will provide $2 million…… MORE
