10 years ago
The Kansas Legislature is taking its annual spring break. The House and Senate adjourned Thursday evening after passing a raft of legislation. On their final day before the break, both chambers passed a bill creating tighter restrictions for residents receiving state assistance. Lawmakers also approved new regulations for taxi services that the company Uber says could force ...

10 years ago
An attempted traffic stop leads to a short foot chase and the arrest of two Salina men. Captain Chris Trocheck tells KSAL News that an officer on patrol recognized an occupant in a Jeep who was wanted on an active warrant and attempted to pull the vehicle over at the corner of 10th and South just ...

10 years ago
A Manhattan woman is transported to the hospital for stitches after her boyfriend allegedly beat her. Police arrested 26-year-old Jacob Pruitt of Overland Park, Kansas on Wednesday night after a 48-year-old woman told officers that he attacked her while the two were staying at the Econo Lodge, 1846 N. 9th. Police say the woman ran for help ...

10 years ago
Police release more details about threats made this week at a Salina school. According to Captain Chris Trocheck, a 13-year-old male student at Sacred Heart Jr / Sr High School told students during the lunch hour on Monday that he was going to bring a gun to the building and, "shoot up the school." Police learned of ...

10 years ago
Threats against schools don't just come written on bathroom walls these days. They are spread using smartphone apps, social media and Internet phone services. These anonymous reports of bombs or other threats of violence are forcing school evacuations and responses by police or other authorities. In the vast majority of cases, a threat turns out to ...

10 years ago
Kansas City Chiefs President Mark Donovan is scheduled to give a lecture on leadership at the University of Kansas. The university announced Wednesday that the National Football League executive would speak on April 15 at KU's Lied Center at an event that will be open to the public. Donovan has been with the Chiefs since 2009 and ...

10 years ago
A federal court has issued a temporary restraining order blocking pilots at discount carrier Allegiant Air from a planned strike Thursday. The Las Vegas-based airline had gone to court to block the strike, which would have grounded 250 flights and affected 33,000 customers. The union says it will comply with the judge's decision and Allegiant says all ...

10 years ago
A Wichita State University mathematician has filed an open records lawsuit seeking the paper tapes from electronic voting machines in Kansas hoping they will explain statistical anomalies in election returns. Beth Clarkson is chief statistician for the National Institute for Aviation Research and holds a Ph.D. in statistics. On Wednesday she sued Secretary of State Kris ...

10 years ago
A low water level is prompting officials to urge boaters to beware at an area lake. According to the Kansas Deaprtment of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism, the ongoing long term drought is having an impact on Wilson Lake. Wilson is a popular fishing, boating and camping destination known for spectacular prairie views, sandstone bluffs, and deep clear ...

10 years ago
State universities in Kansas could not increase tuition for two years under a proposal drafted by legislators negotiating over budget issues. Three senators and three House members reached agreement Wednesday on a proposed $15.5 billion spending plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Higher education spending was a major issue for the negotiators. Their budget agreement ...

10 years ago
Gov. Sam Brownback plans to sign a bill allowing Kansas residents to carry concealed firearms without a permit. The Republican governor's office scheduled a signing ceremony for Thursday afternoon at the Statehouse. Legislators approved the measure last week. The new law takes effect July 1. The National Rifle Association says Kansas will become the fifth state to allow ...