10 years ago
A butterfly being considered for federal protection is emblematic of the plight pollinating insects face partially because farmers enticed by ethanol mandates grow more herbicide-resistant crops. Herbicide makers say they're committed to boosting the population of monarchs, which have seen their numbers plummet by more than 90 percent in the past two decades. Some populations migrate thousands ...

10 years ago
Kansas legislators are on break until Wednesday. State lawmakers usually take several days off after the "turnaround" deadline that passed Friday. Most bills that have not been approved by their chamber of origin were discarded after the Friday deadline. Lawmakers passed a raft of legislation leading up to the deadline with a total of 97 bills passed ...

10 years ago
It won't be a major winter storm, but a mix of snow, ice, and cold will impact much of Kansas Saturday into Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, widespread snow will develop across the region Saturday and continue into Sunday morning. Generally, 2-5 inches of snow is anticipated, with the highest snow amounts expected across southern Kansas. Roads ...

10 years ago
The Kansas Supreme Court has ordered a 90-day, unpaid suspension for Sedgwick County District Judge Timothy H. Henderson for violating the code of judicial conduct. The ruling handed down Friday comes after a finding by the Judicial Qualifications Commission that Henderson had sexually harassed female attorneys and staff. The panel had also found that he tried ...

10 years ago
Kansas collected $22 million more in taxes than expected this month. The Department of Revenue reported Friday that the state collected almost $310 million in taxes in February, when it anticipated taking in $287 million. The surplus is 7.7 percent. The numbers are good news for Republican Gov. Sam Brownback and legislators, but they don't solve the ...

10 years ago
Pittsburg State University and the city of Pittsburg have agreed to swap land in a deal designed to help both entities expand. The trade was ratified Tuesday by the City Commission but must be approved by the Kansas Legislature. The Joplin Globe reports the university agreed to give 72 acres to the city, which wants to use ...

10 years ago
In an event that had its fair share of laughter, and tears, the K-State Salina family gathered Friday afternoon to remember and honor a beloved instructor who was killed in a plane crash late last year. Charles "Charlie" Sojka was remembered as a veteran, a teacher, a husband, a father, a mentor, and a friend. A ...

10 years ago
A government report shows that two varieties of winter wheat developed by Kansas State University are the leading varieties planted in the state. The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported that Everest is the top hard red winter wheat variety of all wheat seeded in Kansas. Everest accounts for 15.8 percent of planted acres for the 2015 crop, ...

10 years ago
A traffic stop leads to drug charges for two Salina men. Police Captain Mike Sweeney tells KSAL News that an officer on patrol saw a license tag light out on a 2007 Pontiac G6 and stopped the car at the corner of 9th and Claflin just after midnight on Friday. The officer noticed a strong odor of ...

10 years ago
Police are investigating after vandals damage several vehicles in a Salina neighborhood. Police say someone used green spray paint to damage three vehicles parked in the 3000 and 3100 block of Marcella sometime between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. Damage to a 2002 Chevy Suburban is estimated at $100. Exterior damage to a 2009 Honda Civic is estimated ...

10 years ago
Pat Mullen wanted to help kids learn. Years after his passing, his legacy continues to be strong through grants from the L.P. “Pat” Mullen Fund at the Greater Salina Community Foundation. Grants encourage hands-on learning in the areas of Youth Arts & Humanities and Youth Science, Technology & Invention. Awards from the Mullen fund this ...