Topeka (KSNT) - Rebekah Chung sat down with Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab to get his take on the most controversial topics in 2023 and what Kansans can expect in 2024. Ballot drop boxes, Senate Bill 221 and the presidential preference primary were some of the topics Schwab talked about in this full interview. [...]
WAMEGO (KSNT) - Wamego's recent run of athletic success is continuing on the golf course. After a tight battle with Independence and Bishop Miege in the 4A boys' state golf tournament, the Red Raiders shot 639 to take home the state title. Team results from the two-round event: Three Red Raiders also received individual medals. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka is offering a new Citizens Academy with the goal of teaching people in the area about street and water systems. The city has hosted similar events with Topeka Police and Topeka Fire, such as Camp Courage. City Manager Stephen Wade says the upcoming citizens academy will begin in [...]
Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride Month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Leaders in the Capital City have their eye on a tax dispute regarding Heartland Park. Last week, KSNT 27 News was the first to tell you the owners haven't paid property taxes since 2017. Tuesday, the Topeka Mayor and City Manager weighed in on the dispute. Both public officials focused on the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)- The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) increases the value of coupons available for low income seniors. The Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) raised its coupon value from $35 to $50. According to the KDHE, low-income seniors can receive these coupons on a first-come, first-serve basis, after applications are approved. [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A company is recalling more than 400 gallons of ice cream due to allergy risks. The Food and Drug Administration said in a statement that Van Leeuwen Ice Cream of Brooklyn, New York is voluntarily recalling 4,096 frozen 14 oz. pints of its French Ice Cream product "Brown Sugar Chunk." The product [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Emergency responders are at the scene of a house fire in west Topeka. Both the Topeka Police Department and the Topeka Fire Department are at the scene of a house fire in the 1900 block of Southwest Oakley Ave. Topeka Fire Battalion Chief Ron Rutherford said the call came just before 4 [...]
Semitrailers hauled two massive tanks moved through the Kansas City metro Tuesday afternoon, causing massive traffic backups on local highways.
MANHATTAN, KS. (KSNT)- K-State baseball is chasing an NCAA regional bid, which would be its first since 2013. The Wildcats 2023 success has been thanks to several talented student-athletes. On Tuesday, seven K-State players received All-Big 12 honors from the conference. Sophomore relief pitcher Tyson Neighbors earned first team All-Big 12. Senior starting pitcher Owen [...]
ALMA (KSNT) - Ever wanted to learn more about what's swimming around in Kansas' waterways? These local fish experts could give you the answers you're looking for. KSNT 27 News spoke with Dr. Brian Bohnsack, program manager at the Environmental Finance Center with Wichita State University and the man behind "Fish Wizards," to learn more [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The sky over northeast Kansas has been a bit hazy lately and that largely has to do with the numerous wildfires burning in Canada. One might wonder how wildfires well over 1,000 miles away could possibly impact us here in our neck of the woods. The answer - our weather patterns. Currently, [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT)- KU freshman Kodey Shojinaga was named Big 12 Co-Freshman of the Year on Tuesday. He's the first player in program history to win this award. Shojinaga also earned All-Big 12 Second Team and was unanimously selected to the Big 12 All-Freshman Team. He ranks seventh in the nation amongst true freshman and second [...]