One person died Friday when a westbound semi-truck left the Kansas Turnpike on its north side and struck a bridge pillar in eastern Shawnee County.

A flag order issued by the governor of Kansas will remain unchanged on Monday as President-elect Donald Trump retakes the White House. 27 News reached out to the Office of

Lawmakers received a new bill in the Kansas Legislature this week which, if enacted, would make changes to hunting and fishing licenses for youths and older adults.

A cold front is expected to bring sub-zero temperatures this coming weekend to northeast Kansas, the National Weather Service says.

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday announced her annual budget for fiscal year 2026. In a news release from her office, Kelly -- a Democratic governor in her second term in office -- said her fiscal year 2026 budget is “balanced and continues to fully fund Kansas’ K-12 public schools.”

The American Red Cross urges drivers to stay off the road during winter weather but offers tips to stay safe if driving is a must.

Public defenders in Kansas face borderline unethical caseloads, lower pay rates than peers and now the possibility of even less funding to address attorney shortages. Heather Cessna, executive director of the Kansas Board of Indigents’ Defense Services,

The Shawnee County delegation in the Kansas Legislature has its committee assignments for the 2025 legislative session. Here's what they are.

Lawmakers are returning to Topeka as the Kansas Legislature reconvenes Monday for the start of the 2025 legislative session. Here's what to know.

Kansas basketball’s next Big 12 Conference game is Saturday at home against Kansas State. Is KJ Adams going to be able to play for the Jayhawks?

Kansas basketball made the trip to face Iowa State with a chance to earn a quality victory. But in Big 12 play, once again the Jayhawks came up short.

With winter hitting Topeka and northeast Kansas area, motorists are urged to stay off the roads — and to be prepared if driving is imperative. Heavy snow and high winds are expected to bring ...