9 years ago
Federal prosecutors have indicted a Kansas hunting guide, two of his employees and a customer from Georgia on charges of violating federal hunting laws. U.S. Attorney Tom Beall announced Tuesday that 34-year-old Josh Hedges of Grenola, who owns Eagle Head Outfitters, was indicted on 12 counts of unlawful sale and transport of wildlife and one count ...

9 years ago
Newly elected Sheriff Roger Soldan sat down with County Commissioners to provide them with an orientation to the Sheriff’s Office.  Many pages of statistics were shared, but discussions intensified as the talk turned to budgets.  County Administrator Rita Deister said it will be “vitally important” for the Commission and Sheriff’s Office develop a “realistic budget”, ...

9 years ago
A ferret is recovering at home after receiving a heart pacemaker during a rare surgery at Kansas State University. The ferret, named Zelda, is owned by Carl Hobi of Olathe, who took her to the Veterinary Health Center in Manhattan after Christmas because she was diagnosed with a third-degree block in her heart, which caused a ...

9 years ago
An attorney for a Missouri-based utility is telling Kansas regulators that its proposal to buy their state's largest electric company will result in significant savings that will keep rates in check for customers. But the Kansas Corporation Commission also heard arguments Monday from attorneys strongly criticizing Great Plains Energy's proposal to purchase Topeka-headquartered Westar Energy. Great ...

9 years ago
The University of Kansas' new sexual assault prevention office says it has trained nearly 15,000 people since it was established last year. The Lawrence Journal-World  reports that the university is marking the one-year anniversary of its Sexual Assault Prevention and Education Center, or SAPEC. The center says almost 15,000 people have received training so far, including many ...

9 years ago
A Kansas man was sentenced to four years and four months in federal prison for his role in a scheme to export firearms using a hidden online marketplace. Federal officials said 36-year-old Michael Andrew Ryan of Manhattan, also known as Brad Jones and GunRunner, was sentenced Monday. He had previously pleaded guilty to six counts of ...

9 years ago
An elephant is the people's choice. According to Salina Arts and Humanities, the 2016 People's Choice in the Salina Sculpture Tour program is '"Slim" by Dale Lewis of Hastings,Minnesota. The work will be placed in an elevated planter at the south entrance to the Salina Bicentennial Center. "Slim" is the sixth People's Choice selected by the public ...

9 years ago
Salina Police are looking for a suspect who swapped keys on a key ring to steal a 2004 Chevy Tahoe. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the owner of Gordine Auto Service at 500 W. North Street contacted police after realizing a thief had stolen a vehicle they had listed for sale. Police say the suspect ...

9 years ago
Three injury accidents kept deputies with the Saline County Sheriff's Office on the run Friday. According to Sheriff Roger Soldan, a rollover crash on I-70 Friday morning at about 8:50am injured the driver, who was later arrested for DUI and theft of the vehicle. Deputies say 40-year-old Richard Griffin of Salina was headed westbound on the Interstate ...

9 years ago
President Trump's executive order on immigration is sparking protests in Kansas. Nearly 400 people gathered Sunday at Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita to show support for people who were impacted by travel restrictions. More than 100 people demonstrated outside the Islamic Society of Wichita Sunday to speak out against the President's order, which temporarily bans immigration ...

9 years ago
Hundreds of brides-to-be enjoyed a special event Sunday afternoon at the Salina Bicentennial Center. The soon-to-be-married ladies were joined by family and friends at the Salina Bridal & Prom Expo. Future brides and grooms had a chance to meet with over 50 vendors throughout the day to get inspiration on how to plan their perfect wedding. ...