10 years ago
Kansas health officials say a foodborne illness linked to some Blue Bell ice cream products may have been a contributing factor in the deaths of three hospital patients. But Kansas Department of Health and Environment spokeswoman Sara Belfry said Saturday that listeriosis didn't cause the deaths. Belfry said the only detail she could provide about the patients ...

10 years ago
The controversial school finance funding overhaul plan in the Kansas legislature that received final approval in the Kansas House of Representatives Friday could have a major impact on Salina USD 305. The plan incorporates Governor Sam Brownback’s proposal to give districts “block grants” based on their current aid for the next two school years, until ...

10 years ago
The Kansas House has narrowly passed a school funding overhaul. The chamber voted 64-57 Friday to pass the bill that now goes to the Senate. The bill is a key part of Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback's policy agenda as education spending is the biggest item on the state budget. The plan would give school districts "block grants" ...

10 years ago
Between 9:00 PM on February 17, 2015 and 9:30 AM on February 24, 2015 forced entry was used to commit a burglary in the parking lot behind Skeeters, 1326 State. A cargo trailer was entered and the following tools were taken: Bostitch Siding Nailer Dewalt Hammer Drill w/bits Dewalt 18v Charger and Radio Porter Cable 150 PSI Compressor 9” power ...

10 years ago
It was 25 years ago today, March 13th 1990, that a devastating tornado tore through the Kansas community of Hesston. According to the National Weather Service, the devastating tornado has been labeled the "Hesston Tornado" even though it's inception began just to the north of Pretty Prairie in Reno County. The tornado entered Harvey County 8 miles ...

10 years ago
Eastern Kansas police have arrested a 48-year-old man they suspect of poisoning a neighbor's dog twice. According to Jonson County District Court records, the poisoning incidents occurred in December and earlier this month. The dog is a 3-year-old shepherd-pointer mix named Ginger and survived after receiving emergency veterinary care. Shawnee police arrested the man Thursday on a ...

10 years ago
Kansas has established quarantine zones in Crawford and Cherokee counties in the wake of a case of avian influenza in neighboring Missouri. The Department of Agriculture said in a news release that the quarantine areas are meant to allow them to respond "quickly and decisively" to eradicate any outbreak that might occur. Transportation of poultry, eggs and ...

10 years ago
The Kansas Highway Patrol joined other law enforcement agencies across the state from February 23 through March 6, for an annual seatbelt enforcement campaign conducted around area high schools. During this annual enforcement, the Kansas Highway Patrol issued: • Teen seat belt citations (ages 14 -17): 265, (123 in 2014) • Adult seat belt citations: 344, (493 in ...

10 years ago
Kansas House members expect a close final vote on a plan from top Republican lawmakers for overhauling how the state distributes more than $4 billion in aid to its public schools. The vote Friday will determine whether the school funding bill goes to the Senate. Both chambers have large GOP majorities, but on a key test vote ...

10 years ago
Dry conditions prompt a burn ban in Ottawa County. According to the Ottawa County Emergency Management Office, due to dry weather and vegetation conditions, the Ottawa County Commissioners have issued a burn ban for Ottawa County.  All towns in Ottawa County utilize the county burn ban as also being a city burn ban. Conditions will continue ...

10 years ago
Kansas lawmakers are considering a proposal to replace the Teacher of the Year program with a cash awards system. The proposal establishes the Kansas Legislature Award for Teaching Excellence Program, which would dole out thousands of dollars to chosen teachers, and prohibits the Kansas Department of Education from running any similar awards program. Teacher of the Year ...