8 years ago
A fire at a north-central Kansas hog farm has injured a worker and killed 9,000 animals. Phillips County sheriff's deputy Pat Hewitt says the fire started about 11:20 a.m. Tuesday at a barn for sows and piglets at Husky Hogs in 130-resident Long Island. The fire spread to two other farrowing barns before being controlled about ...

8 years ago
Kansas will require abortion providers to give women more information about their doctors' histories and provide it on white paper in 12-point Times New Roman type. Republican Gov. Sam Brownback signed a bill into law Wednesday flanked by fellow abortion opponents. The new law takes effect July 1. Brownback said the law will protect women by giving ...

8 years ago
Republican Gov. Sam Brownback says the income tax increases legislators enacted over his veto will be bad for the long-term health of the state's economy. The governor said during a news conference Wednesday that he believes the increases will slow job growth and discourage companies from moving to Kansas. Legislators repudiated past income tax cuts championed by ...

8 years ago
City crews and volunteers are putting the final touches on Oakdale Park and getting ready to host the 41st Smoky Hill River Festival this weekend. Salina's signature arts and entertainment event kicks off Thursday night in Oakdale Park. Festival Jam will feature waves of musical styles as 16-bands move on and off the Eric Stein stage. The Big ...

8 years ago
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says a 24-year-old man is in custody after a man was killed and a woman was injured during an altercation at a western Kansas motel. The Gove County Sheriff's office was called to the 1st Inn in Quinter early Tuesday after a dispute between two males. The KBI says 24-year-old James "Dalton" ...

8 years ago
Kansas legislators have voted to override Republican Gov. Sam Brownback's veto of a bill that would repeal or roll back past income tax cuts he has championed. The House voted 88-31 Tuesday night to overturn Brownback's veto of a bill that will increase income taxes to fix the state budget and provide additional funds for public ...

8 years ago
Authorities have made two arrests in a murder investigation on a body found near North St. just east of the Salina city limits and the Smoky Hill river yesterday. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says that Charles Henry Rodgers, 30, of Salina has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping in connection with the ...

8 years ago
Salina residents will have yet another new place to eat to experience. The newest addition to the Salina food scene: Pepperjax Grill, a chain restaurant firing up classic Philly Cheese Steaks and other savory meat sandwiches and salads; and this chain has been doing so for over 15 years. Pepperjax Grill is located in south Salina at ...

8 years ago
Authorities say an eastern Kansas teen who was critically injured in an accidental shooting last week has died. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Lt. Colleen Stuart identified the victim as 16-year-old Angel Quinones. Quinones was taken to a local hospital Wednesday night in a private vehicle. Police officers who arrived at the hospital found him with a ...

8 years ago
They're fun to own and many like having chickens around just for the fresh eggs. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning that backyard poultry like chicks, chickens, ducklings, ducks, geese and turkeys can carry germs. The CDC says germs from a variety of birds can cause illnesses ranging from skin infections ...

8 years ago
Tuesday is the last day to buy an advance Smoky Hill River Festival Button for $10. The buttons are on sale at 30 locations around Salina and in 19 cities around Kansas until close of business June, 6 2017. Festival buttons can be purchased at the gate for $15. The button is good for all 2017 events from ...