9 years ago
An advocacy group says a budget adjustment that took $9 million from Kansas' Children's Initiatives Fund will mean a cut in money promised to 20 children's programs. The Kansas City Star reports a review by Kansas Action for Children says the budget adjustment will cost early childhood grant programs about 6.5 percent in funding for fiscal ...

9 years ago
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback says President Barack Obama should abandon efforts to move prisoners from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. soil. Brownback told The Associated Press during an exclusive interview Friday that moving suspected terrorists will compromise American security. The White House is expected to release a report soon assessing potential sites for housing the prisoners ...

9 years ago
Kansas pheasant and quail seasons open Saturday, honoring an opening-day tradition that draws hunters to Kansas from all parts of the country and from all walks of life. The second Saturday in November is marked on bird hunters’ calendars and holds the same excitement for them that Christmas Day holds for youngsters. The seasons are Nov. ...

9 years ago
University of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little says her school plans to begin sharing information next week on how it will address racism and discrimination. She said in a message posted Friday on the university's website: "I see you. I hear you. You matter." The message comes in the wake of the unrest at the University of Missouri ...

9 years ago
Salinans will gather Sunday evening to lend their talent and to send their treasure to help a mission that reaches out to those in need in Honduras. Fellow Man International Board Member, Marshall Stanton joined in on the KSAL Morning News Friday with a preview of an Evening with Lisa Armstrong at the First United Methodist ...

9 years ago
An employee at a business on South 9th Street was attacked at work last night. A 24-year-old employee at Carmelita's was taking out the garbage as the store was closing around 7:00PM when two males in black hooded sweatshirts and black masks approached him. One of the perpetrators cut the victim's arm with an unknown sharp ...

9 years ago
A home on the 1800 South Broadway was burglarized Wednesday night. After burglars forced their way into the home, over 300 assorted movies and DVD's, a Samsung television and an HP laptop were stolen from the residence. Total loss is estimated at $1,500. Copyright © Alpha Media, 2015.  All Rights Reserved. No part of this story or website ...

9 years ago
Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating a theft on the 4800 block of West McReynolds Road. A 1992 Sams flat bed trailer, pressure treated lumber and eight Chevrolet wheels were stolen from the property between November 2-11. The total loss is valued at $12,250. Copyright © Alpha Media, 2015.  All Rights Reserved. No part of this story or ...

9 years ago
Kansas game wardens and sheriff deputies worked together to bust three alleged poachers illegally hunting. According to the Kansas Department of Wildife, Parks, and Tourism last Thursday night into early Friday morning, Cherokee County Sgt. Dave Justice observed a vehicle spotlighting deer in a high complaint area for shiners. Sgt. Justice stopped the vehicle and a ...

9 years ago
Between 7:45 and 10:00 AM on October 25, 2015 a residential burglary was committed at 510 Queens. A 60” Sony flat screen TV, unknown make .40 semi-automatic handgun, Dell Inspiron 5748 17” laptop, Canon camera, Nikon camera, six rolls of gold coins and a humidor containing cigars were taken. Loss is estimated at $3,800. If you have any information ...

9 years ago
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Gardner man who took part in a 2013 chase and shootout that injured a sheriff's deputy has been sentenced to more than 35 years in prison. 38-year-old Jason Perez was ordered to serve the 427-month term for about a dozen crimes he and his then-girlfriend committed on March 11, 2013. Among his ...