10 years ago
A home on the 800 block of East Jewell was burglarized yesterday morning, and owners are missing nearly $5,000 in possessions and cash. The burglar forced entry through a door, and stole 2 TV's that were owned by Rent-A-Center, jewelry, an iPod, a Canon digital camera and cash for a total loss of $4,704. Copyright © Alpha ...

10 years ago
A truck was stolen last night from the 1800 block of Valley View, and was found crashed into a light pole on the 2900 block of Jack Circle. The red 2001 Ford F350 belonged to Commercial Tire of 2144 West Crawford, who was unaware the vehicle had been stolen until it was found. The vehicle was ...

10 years ago
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The University of Kansas' chancellor and 70 of the school's distinguished professors have formally spoken out against the concealed carry of guns on campus. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little addressed the issue in her chancellor's message to faculty and staff on Monday. The professors, including outgoing Provost Jeff Vitter, issued a statement voicing their ...

10 years ago
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Attorney General Derek Schmidt is proposing an initiative to improve Kansas middle school students' civic knowledge. Schmidt has asked the State Board of Education to integrate the U.S. naturalization test as an educational tool in the state's classrooms. The idea would establish a voluntary system where middle school students would take the test ...

10 years ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - A farm economist with the Kansas Farm Management Association says gross income for farms is down by at least 20 percent in the state. The Hutchinson News reports that last year southwest Kansas farmers averaged about $56,000 in accrual net farm income, a $50,000 drop from 2013. Doug Stucky is currently visiting farms ...

10 years ago
A child that had been missing for several weeks is back home safe. Family and friends had been looking for a 3-year-old boy. Back on November 28th, 3-year-old Gavin King was picked up by his non-custodial mother and an adult male. He was not returned as scheduled. Gavin was returned home on Wednesday. --- ORIGINAL: Family and friends are ...

10 years ago
KINGMAN, Kan. (AP) - The demolition of three deteriorating buildings in south-central Kansas has become more urgent after a portion of one of the structures collapsed. The Hutchinson News reports that Kingman County officials are meeting Wednesday to discuss requests for demolition bids for the side-by-side buildings. On Friday, a solid brick wall with a wrought-iron ...

10 years ago
OSKALOOSA, Kan. (AP) - A Kansas man who had served more than 15 years of a life sentence for the 1999 shooting death of his sister-in-law is a free man, after a county judge overturned his conviction. Floyd Bledsoe was ordered released Tuesday after attorneys presented new evidence that implicated his late brother in the death ...

10 years ago
Donald Trump's proposal to stop Muslims from entering the U.S. continues to stir controversy. The Republican front-runner called for a complete ban on admitting Muslims until government officials can figure out what is going on when it comes to extremism and terrorism. Among those who are critical of the idea is Kansas Governor Sam Brownback. The ...

10 years ago
Tuesday afternoon, Saline County Commissioners appointed Lloyd Davidson and Cheryl Murray to serve on the newly formed Salina Community Economic Development Organization. Murray is a former corporate attorney who has moved to Saline County to begin ranching. They will join with three individuals selected by the City Commissioners and two from the Salina Airport Authority. Commissioners ...

10 years ago
A group of Kansas Highway Patrol recruits will have their badges pinned on this week in Salina and officially became troopers. According to the agency, on Thursday the 20 newest Kansas Highway Patrol troopers will take their oath of office and receive their badges during a graduation ceremony for KHP Recruit Class #55. KHP Recruit Class #55 ...