TOPEKA (KSNT) - A celebration of Mexican culture that goes back nearly a century is back in the Capital City for more with a new feature this year. Traditional dances, a 5K run, and even a brand new five-day car will take place at this year's Fiesta Topeka celebration. The long-running tradition showcases the diversity [...]
What We’re Tracking Clear to partly cloudy weather tonight with lows in the middle to upper 30s. A few more clouds build in on Thursday, but most areas stay dry. There may be the chance for an isolated shower or two through late week, but overall we should stay mainly dry with temperatures in the [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Utilities Department is warning residents to avoid contact with two creeks due to a sewage overflow. On Wednesday, a sewer line was obstructed by build-up causing it to overflow through a manhole. the incident resulted in an unknown amount of sewage being released into portions of Deer Creek and Shunganunga [...]
Google announced its plans to expand into the Midwest with a new $1 billion data center in Kansas City.
An inmate of the Winfield Correctional Facility has died while on a work detail in Wichita.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Kansas Department of Commerce (KDOC) in association with KANSASWORKS will hold two virtual hiring events later this month. The two virtual meetings will provide helpful information such as a list of participating employers and a jobseeker training video. Those interested in attending will be able to fill out state job applications [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Flint Hills Discover Center (FHDC) in Manhattan will be holding a free event in anticipation of the total solar eclipse that will happen in April. People are eagerly anticipating the arrival of a total solar eclipse set to blanket much of the U.S. in darkness on Monday, April 8. This is [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - On Thursday, Stormont Vail Health and the 70th Brown Anniversary Coalition will host a community forum to discuss gun violence. Trauma Surgeon and Author of "The Bodies Keep Coming" Dr. Brian Williams will be the virtual keynote speaker at "The Health of the BIPOC Community - A Discussion on Gun Violence" forum. [...]
The Mattel Adventure Park will feature Hot Wheels roller coasters, a Barbie restaurant and bar, Thomas & Friends attractions and more.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A horse was pronounced dead after a crash involving a school bus southeast of Topeka on Wednesday. At 8:53 a.m., Shawnee County dispatchers were notified of a crash in the 2700 block of Southeast Downing Road. No people were injured in the crash and the scene was cleared by 9:55 a.m., according [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - First responders are on the scene of a crash in south Topeka. At 7:27 a.m. on Wednesday, Topeka Police responded to a crash at Southwest 27th Street and Southwest Burlingame Road. The Topeka Police watch commander said the call was reported as an injury accident but didn't appear serious. Traffic disruptions are [...]
We slightly cool down on Wednesday into the upper 50s and lower 60s, which is a lot closer to average for this time of the year. Rain chances remain slim to none until at least the weekend. There may be the chance for an isolated shower or two through late week, but we should stay [...]
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KSNT) - Wildcat fans can say goodbye to the 2023-24 Kansas State men's basketball season. K-State lost at Iowa, 91-82, in the opening round of the NIT on Tuesday. Freshman guard Dai Dai Ames led the team with 16 points in the loss. Kansas State finished the season 19-15 overall and 2-9 [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A street brawl outside a bar in Oakland was caught on camera. Now, one Topeka leader is calling for change. This isn't the first time violence like we saw Saturday, March 16, has erupted in Oakland. In fact, Councilwoman Christina Valdivia-Alcala tells 27 News it's something she's been concerned about for over [...]
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - With a focus on growing community, educating others on the importance of self confidence, and putting in the work across Kansas to inspire everyone she meets, Katelyn Andrist truly exemplifies what it means to be a remarkable woman. Recently graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Human Development and Family [...]
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KSNT) - Kevin McCullar Jr. attempted to clear up lot of questions on Tuesday night after Bill Self told reporters the senior guard would not play in the NCAA tournament. McCullar Jr., in his sixth and final season of college basketball, had his dedication questioned by many after his status for [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Kansas House Republicans are steering away from the GOP-led push for a "flat tax." Republican leaders announced a new tax reform plan introduced on Tuesday. “We all wanted a single rate because it’s truly the best policy for Kansans long term, but the votes weren’t quite there for an override," House Speaker Dan [...]
LAWRENCE (KSNT) - KU senior guard Kevin McCullar will not play in the 2024 NCAA tournament, KU head men's basketball coach Bill Self told reporters on Tuesday. McCullar missed the Big 12 tournament, too. He's been battling a bone bruise on his knee and played in only 26 of KU's 32 games this season. "He's [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County elections office is seeing low voter turnout for Tuesday's special election. 27 News spoke with Shawnee County election commissioner Andrew Howell regarding voter turnout. He says as of 2:00 p.m., only about 3% of eligible voters had cast their votes. That figure includes mail-in and early ballots according to [...]
The Chiefs president warned the team could leave Kansas City, Missouri, behind if a majority of Jackson Country residents vote no in April.
Gulls bring annoying calls without the luxury of the beach to Kansas.
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker spoke in detail about the deadly Super Bowl parade shooting and his thoughts on gun control.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Kansas law firm is helping locals struggling to find housing and employment. Kansas Legal Services is hosting clinics to help people struggling with past criminal and drug offenses to get back on their feet by offering free legal aid. 27 News spoke with organizers for an event hosted by Kansas Legal [...]