9 years ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - The new election commissioner in the most populous county in Kansas is a former legislator who is the local Republican Party chairman. Secretary of State Kris Kobach announced Friday the appointment of former state Representative Ronnie Metsker of Overland Park to the elections job in Johnson County. Metsker will replace Brian Newby, who ...

9 years ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Starting this summer, Cowley County in south-central Kansas will be designated by law as the state's stone bridge capital. Governor Sam Brownback signed a bill Friday to bestow the honor. It was first legislation signed by the governor so far this year, and it takes effect July 1. The measure says Cowley County ...

9 years ago
The Smoky Hill Museum is inviting the community to stop in and help celebrate Kansas' 155th birthday on Saturday from 1pm to 3pm. Museum Director Susan Hawksworth tells KSAL News that they will have free cake on hand in the lobby to mark the occasion as well a some make and take crafts for the kids ...

9 years ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -  Kansas lawmakers are scheduled to begin discussion of the controversial subject of school district consolidation next week. A bill proposed by Rep. John Bradford would require districts to consolidate into countywide school districts. Bradford, a Republican from Lansing, says the bill would affect only central administrations and would not require school closings. Any ...

9 years ago
A Salina man is victim to theft as checks were stolen out of his home on the 1400 block of East Iron, and some checks have already been forged. Three checks have been deposited and some of the amount withdrawn at First Bank Kansas in Central Mall at 2259 South Ninth Street. The total loss currently ...

9 years ago
A Salina man is in police custody for taking money from a health care provider for services he did not perform. Bradley Dietsch, 38 of Salina, was arrested yesterday for billing Accessible Home Health Care on 1300 East Iron eight different times for charges totaling $1,543 for providing care that he never actually provided. Dietsch faces eight ...

9 years ago
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP)  - A high school student who was displaying a Confederate flag on the vehicle he drove to school has been told he can no longer show the flag on school property. District spokeswoman Julie Boyle said in an email that Free State High School decided not to allow the student to bring the ...

9 years ago
Salina, and Kansas Wesleyan University lost a legend on Thursday. Legendary coach Gene Bissell passed away. Bissell spent over 40 years at KWU, including 26 years as head football coach. Bissell started his career at Kansas Wesleyan University as an assistant football coach in 1950. In 1952, he was named the school's 13th head football coach, ...

9 years ago
Rolling Hills Zoo is beginning the process of hiring summer workers and interns. Are you looking for seasonal work this summer? Would you like to work in a unique setting? Do you love the Zoo? Are you interested in pursuing a career in horticulture, education or hospitality and want experience in your chosen area of study? Rolling ...

9 years ago
Kansas lawmakers say that legislative sessions need to be curtailed to expedite decisions and save taxpayer money. The House Committee on Appropriations held a hearing Thursday to discuss a bill that would shorten the session in odd numbered years to 60 days. Even-numbered years would remain at 90 days as required by the Kansas Constitution. Republican Rep. ...

9 years ago
A duo of prominent media professionals will be on hand in February to share their experiences at the sixth Annual KWU Media Reflections symposium. Former KAKE-TV anchor,Larry Hatteberg and retired White House Press Corps photographer, Mark Reinstein will be the featured speakers during the two day event on February 3rd and 4th. Event organizer Dr. David Silverman, ...