10 years ago
A new report shows Republican Gov. Sam Brownback has made a final $100,000 repayment on loans from his running mate to their re-election campaign. Three loans from Lieutenant Governor Jeff Colyer totaling $1.5 million were the subject of a federal grand jury investigation last year. No charges were filed. The campaign also repaid the governor and his ...

10 years ago
A Shawnee County judge quickly dismissed a civil action to remove a Topeka city councilman charged with child abuse from the council. But prosecutors say they will refile the action later. In a hearing Friday, Judge Franklin Theis dismissed the ouster effort against Jonathan Robert Schumm. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports the district attorney's office sought the dismissal ...

10 years ago
A tax amnesty program designed to help balance the Kansas budget has generated only about three-quarters of what lawmakers expected. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the program brought in about $23 million, which fell about $7 million short of the $30 million that was anticipated. The Legislature and Governor Sam Brownback passed the amnesty program this past ...

10 years ago
Governor Sam Brownback has issued a new, broader executive order telling state agencies that they can't assist with resettling refugees who are security risks. The order issued by the governor Friday applies to any refugees presenting a security risk to the state. Brownback's office issued a statement saying the order recognizes the threat posed by terrorists ...

10 years ago
Between August 28th-December 21st, a vacant farmstead located at 4429 North Brookville Road was broken into and items were stolen from the house and outbuildings. The following items were stolen: • A blue electric guitar & amplifier • A full size accordion • A 60” Samsung flat screen TV • A BBQ grill • A blue arc welder • A Dovetailor • ...

10 years ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - The Kansas Department of Administration has apologized after several state employees were mistakenly notified that they had been fired. Department spokesman John Milburn said Thursday a computer glitch caused the problem. The email was intended for people who retired or were fired last year, saying the state would no longer furnish them ...

10 years ago
Thirteen area bands will join forces this Sunday - to share a message of hope and to raise awareness about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Pastor Ron Bowell from Crossroads Church in Salina joined in on the KSAL Morning News Friday with a look at the event. He also told the audience about the heartbreak of losing ...

10 years ago
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any higher, the Powerball jackpot has reached a new level never before seen. According to the Kansas Lottery, as of Friday morning the jackpot was estimated at $800 million. This is the largest jackpot in Powerball history, and also the largest jackpot of any lottery game in U.S. history. Although ...

10 years ago
Another counterfeit bill has been found in Salina, this time at Courtyard Marriott. The $100 bill was discovered by Bennington State Bank in an overnight deposit yesterday. No suspects have been named in the rampant use of the bills. Copyright © Alpha Media, 2015.  All Rights Reserved. No part of this story or website may be reproduced ...

10 years ago
A Solomon woman died at Salina Regional after getting in a wreck on Simpson Road near the Ottawa County border. Rebekah Lehman, 62, was driving her 2003 Ford Explorer northbound on Simpson Road around 2PM when she lost control of her SUV on the gravel road. The vehicle overturned, and within the hour, a passerby reported ...

10 years ago
The Kansas Highway Patrol is reviewing its no-tattoo policy, and asking for input from the public. According to the agency, the patrol is short in manpower statewide. In addressing this shortage, the agency is exploring ways of attracting more applicants for its trooper and other vacant positions. As an agency with a background of history and tradition ...