12 years ago
A former NASA communications official who also is an astronaut's wife will be Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback's new chief spokeswoman. Brownback's office announced Wednesday that Eileen Hawley will join his staff June 24 as communications director and press secretary. Hawley will replace Sherriene (shuh-REEN') Jones-Sontag, who will become deputy director of the Kansas Lottery next month. Hawley ...

12 years ago
Salinans will have a chance to help set a new world record - in the pool. Heather Stanek, Recreation Supervisor with Kenwood Cove tells KSAL News that on Tuesday, June 18th, water parks, pools and other aquatic facilities around the world will host the World's Largest Swimming Lesson at 10am, "We hope to break the record ...

12 years ago
A state consumer agency is alleging that the Kansas Corporation Commission violated the state's open meeting law when it approved a water rate increase without a public vote. The Citizens' Utility Ratepayer Board filed a complaint Tuesday over the KCC's decision to allow a private water provider in Salina a total rate increase of $47,231 - ...

12 years ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - The Kansas Department of Transportation has awarded nearly $18 million to 35 projects around the state through its transportation enhancement program. The agency says it received 91 applications seeking more than $63 million from the federally funded program. The winning communities include Wichita, Abilene, Pittsburg, Lawrence, Dodge City and Council Grove. The applicants ...

12 years ago
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - After months of delay, Wichita police are testing a new electronic ticketing system. The police began using the eCitation program Tuesday in some of their vehicles, which allows them to forego the usual written tickets. Wichita police officials say the new system will improve officer safety, save money and reduce problems caused by ...

12 years ago
University of Kansas officials are asking a racy online site to stop selling merchandise with the official school trademark. The university's official licensing company wrote to the owners of a website called www.kuboobs.com in May ordering them to stop selling merchandise by Wednesday. That site was inactive as of Tuesday. The online store has companion sites on ...

12 years ago
A 38-year-old man has died after his motorcycle collided with a deer on a central Kansas highway. The crash happened in Barton County around 9 p.m. Monday. Authorities identified the man as Daniel Otipoby, of Ellinwood. The Barton County sheriff's office says Otipoby was riding east on U.S. 56 when a deer crossed his path. The collision ...

12 years ago
Brenda Peterson believes she has found a lucky place to buy lottery tickets, and it’s hard to argue with her. The $2 Bonus Crossword instant scratch ticket she purchased at “her spot” just won her a top prize of $20,000! “When there was a different convenience store at this location, I won a $2,000 prize and ...

12 years ago
By September 30, Starbase, the hands on summer science program used around the nation will finish it's final year. Starbase is a week long summer science program that gives kids access to model rockets, robotics, airport control towers and the opportunity to live chat with NASA rocket scientist's; experiences that are not offered in any elementary ...

12 years ago
The Kansas State Board of Education is hearing strong support for multistate reading and math standards. Superintendents and teachers testified Tuesday in favor of standards adopted in 2010 by the board. Known as Common Core, the standards have sparked controversy, particularly among conservative Republican legislators. But educators filled the board's meeting room to extol the standards as ...

12 years ago
The Nemaha County sheriff says a 14-year-old boy died after an accident at Centralia City Lake. The sheriff says in a news release that the teen was riding a tube being pulled by a boat Monday evening when he was thrown from the tube. The teenager, whose name is not being released, was later pronounced dead at ...