12 years ago
A federal appeals court has ruled that a Kansas man is entitled to a trial over his claims that the juvenile detention center in Sedgwick County violated his rights by using a restraining chair as punishment. The U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday mostly upheld the decision by a federal judge rejecting the request ...

12 years ago
The Greater Salina Community Foundation has awarded grants from the Fund for Early Childhood Care, Education & Development. The grants are designed to offer assistance to those working with pre-school children in Saline and Ottawa Counties. Established in 2010 by Salinans Mark & Jane Berkley, grants are awarded through an annual application process. Special consideration is ...

12 years ago
A Shawnee County District Court has fined the Kansas Corporation Commission for violating the Kansas open meetings law. Shawnee County District Attorney Chad Taylor said Friday the court fined the KCC $500, which is the maximum allowed. The court also ordered the KCC to stop using "notational voting," which is when staff meet individually with ...

12 years ago
The Kansas National Guard will support Veterans Day celebrations in Salina, and across the state Events scheduled for Saturday Nov. 9 Great Bend - The 731st Transportation Company will participate in the seventh annual Great Bend Veteran’s Recognition Day, 1649 W K-96 Highway, with a military equipment static display. Equipment on display will be a M915A5, ...

12 years ago
Graduates of a program that trains helicopter pilots are finding they are in high demand. Dodge City Community College operates outreach campuses in Salina, Arizona and Utah. Students take the academic part of the program in Dodge City and the flight training through Universal Helicopters, based in Arizona. Universal Helicopters hires all the graduates as ...

12 years ago
A state health official says flu season has started in Kansas but there isn't any indication that this year's outbreak will be any worse than previous years. Charlie Hunt, state epidemiologist for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, says Thursday that the first flu cases were reported in Sedgwick County but no widespread outbreaks ...

12 years ago
Salina Police are investigating after a 5th wheel camper is damaged in a burglary. Officers were called to the lot at Salina Mini Storage at 2727 Centennial, after the owner of a camper, discovered that someone forced their way inside and left with some of his electronics. Police say a back window was pried open and a ...

12 years ago
The Salina Stiefel Theatre is preparing for a busy Winter and Spring. Coming off a fall season that included shows by Melissa Etheridge, Jim Breuer, Chris Botti, Bruce Hornsby, and ZZ Top, the venue is keeping the momentum going into the Winter and Spring. Executive Director Jane Gates Friday morning announced 9 new shows. Upcoming shows include: * ...

12 years ago
A proposal to move the Kansas State Fair to Labor Day weekend is getting bad reviews from supporters of traditional events. Leaders in Hoisington and Barton County are concerned the proposal would overshadow Hoisington's 117-year-old Labor Day celebration. Hoisington city council members plan to pass a resolution saying they oppose an idea pushed by Gov. ...

12 years ago
Room and board costs at Kansas' six public universities would increase next year under a proposal before the state's Board of Regents. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that under the proposal, the traditional arrangement of two residents per room and a typical meal plan would increase 2.5 percent next year at the University of Kansas. Students would see ...

12 years ago
305 Live is back. A collaboration of professional musicians and music and drama students from Salina USD 305 schools culminates with a big show Saturday night. On the heels of last year's successful event, the Salina Education Foundation and Joe's Pet Project are back to host the event again this year. Over 200 Salina high school and ...