10 years ago
Republican Gov. Sam Brownback has signed legislation making Kansas the first state to ban a common second-trimester abortion procedure that critics describe as dismembering a fetus. Brownback signed the measure Tuesday in a private ceremony at the governor's residence. A photo posted by his office on Twitter shows him flanked by anti-abortion leaders and large photos ...

10 years ago
Voters in Wichita will decide whether to approve a ballot that seeks to ease penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana. The issue is on the ballot for Tuesday's municipal election in Wichita. The proposed ordinance does not legalize marijuana. It makes first-time possession a criminal infraction with a $50 fine. Under state law, it is a ...

10 years ago
Lawrence school officials worry that their district will be forced to pay back nearly $672,000 in aid from the state by the end of June under a new school funding law. Superintendent Rick Doll said Monday that the district might impose a hiring freeze for non-teaching jobs. He also said the district may have fewer teachers ...

10 years ago
Fort Hays State University is planning a race to raise money for children's speech therapy. The university announced Monday that it would hold the event April 25 in Municipal Park in Hays. Participants may choose to register for a five-kilometer run, a one-mile walk or the post-race celebration only. Proceeds from the event will go to the ...

10 years ago
If advance voting is any indication, long lines should't be an isssue at polling places today. Voters in Salina who do head to the polls will decide local city commission and school board races. Saline County Clerk Don Merriman tells KSAL News that there has not been a lot of interest shown so far. "Advance voting ...

10 years ago
A federal judge has delayed sentencing for a Kansas metal finishing business and its owner while he mulls over arguments and decides on his proposed findings. U.S. District Judge Daniel Crabtree said Monday he would enter an order later in the case against C&R Plating and owner Kevin L. Cline. Cline and his company have admitted discharging ...

10 years ago
An Ellsworth man has won a big lottery prize. According to the Kansas Lottery, Alan Marez and his family hopped for joy Easter morning when they discovered Marez had won a $10,000 lottery prize. “We went to Easter sunrise service,” said the 71-year-old Ellsworth resident. “I had purchased a $2 scratch ticket the night before, which I ...

10 years ago
Salina Police are looking for two suspects who damaged a golf cart and the grounds at the Great Life Golf Course. Police say criminal damage was done by two suspects sometime between 2am and 10am Sunday morning on the 8th hole, after someone drove the cart through the sand traps and did donuts on the putting ...

10 years ago
Salina Police are investigating after stereo equipment was stolen from two pickups parked at a business. Police report no damage to neither 1991 and 1998 Chevy pickups that were parked at Rhino Linings, 1326 State Street. Police say someone removed an Alpine receiver and amp plus 3 subwoofers from the trucks. Total loss is listed ...

10 years ago
Singer, songwriter, actor,  and reality TV star Harry Connick Jr. highlights four acts coming to Salina announced by the Stiefel Theatre Monday. Harry Connick Jr. was first best known as a talented singer-songwriter. He has sold over 28 million albums worldwide. He is ranked among the top 60 best-selling male artists in the United States, with ...

10 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating widespread damage to area mailboxes. Deputies were called to sixteen different homes after the mailboxes were dented or completely knocked off the post by someone who was swinging a baseball bat or stick. The vandalism occurred sometime between Saturday night from 8pm to Sunday morning at 7:30am. Sheriff Glen Kochanowski tells ...