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First Topeka Whataburger opening date released

Locals won’t have to wait much longer to eat burgers and fries at Topeka’s newest fast-food chain addition. 27 News reached out to Whataburger this week to find

Avtub: A New Era in the Digital World of Information

The City of Wichita Can Fine Landlords

Uncover the challenges faced by Wichita residents, where repeated floods and health hazards forced escalated complaints and removals.

Custom Bottle Labels: Elevating Your Product's Appeal

A well-crafted label with clear, high-quality design speaks volumes.

Kansas Supreme Court justice to step down, citing Lou Gehrig’s disease

Kansas Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Wilson will retire, effective July 4, following a recent amyotrophic lateral sclerosis diagnosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease.

Kansas's only heritage railroad overhauling 1919 steam engine with volunteer help

A group of mostly volunteers are working to overhaul Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad's steam locomotive, the only operational one in Kansas.

Does AI Trader Outperform Human Traders In The Long Run?

Does AI trader outperform human trader in the long run?

Washburn baseball snaps losing streak after shootout win over Missouri Western

Washburn avoided a sweep against Missouri Western by earning a much-needed 19-18 win on Sunday at Falley Field.

'Affront to all Christians': Kansas House denounces satanic 'black mass'

The Kansas House condemned a satanist event at the Capitol, and accused them of stealing a Eucharist. A court case accusing theft was dropped.

'Voice of the Jayhawks' Bob Davis dies at the age of 80, university says

Bob Davis, the "Voice of the Jayhawks" for more than 30 years, passed away at the age of 80, the university said Friday.

Family of 3 missing in Arizona after Grand Canyon visit

Arizona authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding Jiyeon Lee, 23; Taehee Kim, 69; and Junghee Kim, 64.

Kansas House members share family history while opposing resolution on immigration

House members shared personal family history Thursday as they discredited anti-immigration rhetoric that echoed through committee hearings earlier in the legislative session.

'He’s fired shots at police': Muskogee PD shares chase video of murder suspect

Body camera video shows the chase Muskogee police say a double murder suspect led them on before shooting at them. 2 News’ Naomi Keitt has a look at the video.

Kelly cuts ribbon at new Kansas Health and Environment Laboratories

Governor Laura Kelly joined Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Janet Stanek, state and local leaders, and community members Wednesd

Kansas House endorses plan to elect Supreme Court justices, placing question on August 2026 ballot

Kansas voters will decide next year whether to rewrite the state's constitution to turn the Kansas Supreme Court into an elected position.

Who Tells Our Story

So, who tells our story? The answer is brutally simple: either we do, or others will. Either we proudly teach our children what it means to be Jewish—in all its particularity, with all its complexity—or we surrender that responsibility to others whose interests are not ours.

Weather-related power outages expected in Topeka; KDOT reports west I-70 blizzard closure

Blizzard conditions forced Interstate 70 to close early Wednesday in western Kansas while forecasters warned the Topeka area could see power outages.

Scoreboard for Tuesday, March 18

North Dakota State at Kansas City, 11 a.m. North Dakota at South Dakota, 11 a.m. Minnesota State at MSU Moorhead (2), noon and 2 p.m. Concordia at UM Morris (2), 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. North Dakota State at Oklahoma State, 4 p.m. North Dakota State at Northern Colorado, 3 p.m. North Dakota State at Northern Colorado, 1 p.m.

Tuesday forecast: Summer today, winter tomorrow

Tomorrow: Temperatures in the 30s and 40s through the morning with 30s by the afternoon. Rain/snow mix eventually changes to all snow but because temperatures remain above freezing, limited accumulation will occur. If it comes down at a heavier rate that may change so stay tuned. Winds W/NW 20-35, gusts around 60 mph.

How are Trump's federal changes affecting Kansas universities? What Regents know

In a federal update to the Kansas Board of Regents, public university leaders learned about federal funding cuts, staff layoffs and anti-DEI efforts.

What families with toddlers in Topeka's Hi-Crest neighborhood can soon enjoy

Ben Affleck was spotted in Los Angeles spending time with his daughters, Violet, 19, and Fin, 16 (he's also a dad to son, Samuel, 13). Following his time in Austin, Texas, for SXSW, the actor headed home for some R&R with his family. Violet Affleck, who is attending Yale, was back in the ...

How an American Radical Reinvented Back-Yard Gardening

Ruth Stout didn’t plow, dig, water, or weed—and now her “no-work” method is everywhere. But behind her secret to the perfect plot lay other secrets and other plots.

Two-vehicle crash reported early Monday in East Topeka

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A two-vehicle crash was reported before dawn Monday at a busy intersection in East Topeka. Emergency crews were sent at 6:36 a.m. Monday to the intersection of S.E. 21st and Adams streets, where the crash occurred. There were no immediate reports of serious injuries.

These 10 restaurant chains with Topeka sites offer senior citizen discounts

Here's information about senior citizen discounts or special deals offered by 10 restaurant chains with locations in Topeka.

DOGE closures: List, timeline of government offices that may close this year

Hundreds of offices across the country will become empty this summer as the federal government plans to cancel leases. Here's the state-by-state list.

Special Kansas House committee begins evaluation of rebuttal complaint against legislator

Kansas House special committee takes up Republicans' rebuttal complaint against Wichita Democrat who previously accused a GOP colleague of misconduct.

City of Topeka nets $500 from Land Bank in 2024

In 2024, the Topeka Land Bank made a total of $500. The City of Topeka purchased three properties in the Lauren’s Bay Neighborhood

Outrageous! You Won’t Believe WHAT Satanists Are Planning in Kansas!

The state of Kansas is in uproar at the moment because of the upcoming "Black Mass" that the Satanic Grotto plans to hold on Mar. 28.

KSHSAA state basketball 2025: Breaking down the Topeka-area in Wednesday's action

Four teams from Shawnee County competed in the KSHSAA state basketball tournament on Wednesday. Here's everything that happened in the first round.

Authorities reveal name of man, 54, found dead in burning East Topeka home

Authorities Wednesday afternoon identified James Earl Hoddy, 54, as the man found dead early that morning in a burning house in southeast Topeka.

Kansas Democrats liken bill to expand inspector general’s authority to AG ‘power grab’

A bill expanding the authority of the office responsible for investigating Kansas’ Medicaid program was regarded Tuesday by some Democrats as a “power grab” by Attorney General Kris Kobach.

Community clean-up effort planned for Topeka’s Central Park

For the fourth year, Omni Circle is helping to organize the effort to pick up trash and plant new flowers and landscaping at Central Park

Topeka’s Sunflower Lions Club to host pancake feed & silent auction

You can get your fill of pancakes and sausage, or biscuits and gravy at a special event that aims to help the community.

Area Links Participating With National Black Family Wellness Expos

The Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka Links chapters are all participating and have free events planned for March 15. The Black Family Wellness Expo serves as a National Impact Day […]

2 killed, suspect in custody following high-speed chase in Muskogee

Authorities said two people are dead after two separate shootings involving the same suspect in Muskogee County on Saturday.

Bank in downtown Topeka closed its doors permanently. What we know

A spokesperson for U.S. Bank says customer preferences are changing, including a move to online banking services.