TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local zoo is another year older, and it wants everyone in the community to come out and celebrate. The Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center is gearing up to celebrate its 90th birthday Saturday, Sept 2. The zoo is celebrating the dedication of wildlife conservation, education and connecting people with the natural [...]
As the school year kicks off, schools across the country are facing another severe teacher shortage.
GARDEN CITY (KSNT) - State wildlife officials are set to meet next month to discuss a variety of issues related to the outdoors during a meeting in Garden City. Nadia Marji with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) said in a press release that KDWP commissioners will hold their next public meeting at [...]
HOUSTON (KSNT) - A former Wildcat is on the move in the NFL. Punter Ty Zentner signed with the Texans on Friday, after the Eagles released him the previous Saturday. The Texans also have Cameron Johnston on the roster, who has six years of NFL experience.
What We’re Tracking An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect for the entire viewing area until 9 PM Friday. Today is the last day of this heat wave that began last Saturday. A cold front makes its way through the viewing area. This gives us a chance for rain tonight into early Saturday. The northern [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State health officials say several Kansas lakes are impacted by blue-green algae in a recent report. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) released an updated list of lakes that contain the presence of blue-green algae or harmful algal blooms (HABs). This toxic water hazard poses many health risks to both humans and [...]
The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for their only home preseason game this Saturday vs the Cleveland Browns. Here's what fans should know.
TOPEKA (KSNT)- Topeka Councilwoman for District One Karen Hiller and community leader SJ Hazim joined the 27 News morning show to speak about 4th Annual Get Down in T-Town Event. The event will be at the Brown vs. Board Mural at SE 15th St. and SE Monroe St. this Saturday, Aug. 26 from 4-9 p.m. [...]
Deer hunting season starts in September with changes because the KDWP banned the use of trail cameras on their land.
Country music star Gary Allan is set to return to Mayetta for a live show next year.
A 22-year-old man accused of leaving a toilet that he claimed was a bomb at the Americana at Brand shopping center in Glendale, California, has been arrested, according to the Glendale Police Department.
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - State health officials say they have confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in horses across Kansas on Friday. Heather Lansdowne with the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) said in a press release that the KDA's Division of Animal Health has received multiple reports of confirmed cases of West Nile virus in [...]
Lee's Summit could soon be growing by leaps and bounds with 1,860 acres of land hitting the market this week.
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Manhattan firefighters extinguished a fire at a local nursing home Thursday night. Ryan Almes, deputy chief of the Manhattan Fire Department (MFD), said in a press release that firefighters were called at 9:15 p.m. on Aug. 24 to a retirement home in the 2100 block of Meadowlark Road. Fire crews found a [...]
The monkeys can cause outbreaks of E. coli and herpes and devastate quail and other bird populations by eating eggs, according to a publication from the University of Florida.
What We’re Tracking An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect for the entire viewing area until 9 PM Friday. Another mild start this morning with temperatures in the 70s and 80s. Winds remain light out of the south and dew points are still in the 70s for the eastern half. Luckily, this should be our [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - On Thursday, August 24, Topeka Police Officers noticed someone running away from a business around 10 p.m. in the Oakmart area. After talking with the employee, TPD learned the individual had just committed a robbery, according to Topeka Police. Topeka Police along with TPD K9 Officers and Shawnee Sheriff Department Drone operators [...]
EMPORIA (KSNT) - After receiving backlash over a series of staff cuts and program suspensions, Emporia State University (ESU) is looking to get back on track this school year. Last September, more than 30 Emporia State faculty members were laid off and several university programs were cut due to financial reasons. James Ehlers, the interim [...]
EMPORIA, KS. (KSNT)- Emporia State soccer made a trip to the Central Regional Championship for the first time in program history in 2022. The Hornets are looking to build off that success, but they won't be living in the past. "[We] brought in eight freshmen that are competing so they could very well step into [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A new season means new game plans for Seaman football. "We have adapted," head coach Jason Swafford said. "We have made some change. Part of our job is to make sure we're putting our players in the best position." The Vikings return core players, such as quarterback Max Huston and two-way player [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - County officials have decided it's best to keep your pups close when you're out in public. Thursday, Shawnee County Commissioners voted to pass a resolution to require all dogs to be on leashes at county parks. In an attempt to align with city ordinances, all county parks and outdoor spaces, except fenced-in [...]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County leaders have decided to start cracking down on homeless camping throughout the area. 27 News reported last month that commissioner Bill Riphahn drafted the resolution in the hopes of deterring homeless people from crowding public areas. Thursday, Shawnee County Commissioners voted in favor of a resolution that would prohibit unlawful [...]
TOMS RIVER, N.J. (PIX11) - It was surely not a "ruff" first day on the job for one therapy dog in New Jersey. Bear is a nearly 2-year-old Golden Retriever who was welcomed to his first day on the job at RWJBarnabas Health's Children's Specialized Hospital in Toms River. "He's making friends everywhere he goes [...]
Summit Fair shopping center in Lee’s Summit is adding four tenants, ranging from an expansive furniture store to a Chicago-based fashion company.
