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Kansas state officials are considering stiffer penalties for water violations. The higher penalties are among four proposed changes that state water officials plan to present to Gov. Sam Brownback's office by Feb. 1. The plan is the result of 500 meetings and 15,000 comments over the past couple of years. They're all part of Brownback's effort to ...

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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - The University of Kansas is extending its fast-track law degree program to undergraduates at Kansas State University. The Lawrence school will expand the program to other Kansas Board of Regents universities, first with Kansas State. The University of Kansas launched its Legal Education Accelerated Degree program for its undergraduates in 2012. That so-called ...

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In a 3-0 vote, Saline County Commissioners denied Chris Allen Phelps request that the County vacate its right of way along a two mile section of Wyman Road, between Lockard Road and Ottawa Road. Approximately nine individuals attended the Open Forum to hear this discussion. County Engineer Neil Cable summed up the matter: Years ago, the ...

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The Salina Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its dogs. The department has announced the loss of K-9 Officer Riddik, who passed away on Monday. According to the agency, Riddik was a fantastic partner for officer Jeff Vaughan. Riddik apprehended many suspects in his career and was the recipient of several awards. K-9 Officer ...

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A half carat round solitaire gold banded ring was allegedly stolen from Kay Jewelers in Central Mall on December 23. The ring is valued $1,600. Copyright © Alpha Media, 2015.  All Rights Reserved. No part of this story or website may be reproduced without Alpha Media’s express consent

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A counterfeit $1 bill was passed at Bennington State Bank yesterday from Generation Property Management. There is no allegations as to how the bill appeared in the night deposit. Copyright © Alpha Media, 2015.  All Rights Reserved. No part of this story or website may be reproduced without Alpha Media’s express consent

10 years ago
A Chapman man has been arrested in association with a chain of robberies in Salina and Abilene. 23-year-old Travis Ryan Moreland was arrested Sunday by the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office. The report of a stolen vehicle led them to the arrest, and upon further investigation, led to the charges in Salina. The incidents in question are an ...

10 years ago
A strong earthquake awoke many people in the Oklahoma City area early Tuesday. There are no immediate reports of major damage, but the quake is blamed for power outages affecting thousands of people. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 4.3. The quake struck at 5:39 a.m. Tuesday with an epicenter 5 ...

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It was very special event at the Salina Public Library Monday afternoon, with a very special furry monster guest. Beloved Sesame Street character Grover hosted a storytime event. The big blue character hosted “Storytime with Grover.” He met and greeted children, and was a part of reading time. The event also included a coloring activity. Grover, along ...

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Sixty-nine journalists were killed on the job this year. A report released Tuesday by the Committee to Protect Journalists says at least 28 of them were killed by Islamic militant groups, including al-Qaeda and ISIS. Those killed include eight journalists slain during an attack at the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris in January. Thirteen journalists were killed ...

10 years ago
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback says he's not second-guessing a new state law that would require the state's college campuses to allow concealed weapons. The Republican says the law is in accordance with the Constitution's Second Amendment's right to bear arms. In 2013, Kansas lawmakers passed and Brownback signed a bill mandating that concealed weapons be allowed in ...