11 years ago
The Kansas Historical Society has removed an 1860s illustration depicting an election in the state's territorial period after receiving complaints that the image had been airbrushed to remove references to voter fraud. The original illustration, "Voting in Kickapoo," shows men waiting to vote and then lining up for whiskey afterward. But the word "whiskey" and a ...

11 years ago
The gap in bachelor-degree attainment between the nation's richest and poorest students by age 24 has doubled during the last four decades. A study released Tuesday by two education organizations finds that the percent of students from the lowest-income families earning a bachelor's degree has inched up just 3 points since 1970, rising from 6 to ...

11 years ago
A Kansas City high school's purchase of an estimated $47,000 grand piano is striking some sour notes among critics. The school board approved the purchase last month for Sumner Academy. District officials say the old piano is in poor condition due to use and age. It's at least 40 years old. Some, like former state Sen. Chris ...

11 years ago
Senate Democrats in Kansas say they plan to introduce a bill this week aimed at closing loopholes in open records laws when it comes to private e-mail accounts and electronic devices. The Wichita Eagle reports that the move comes after state budget director Shawn Sullivan used a private email account to send a draft of the ...

11 years ago
Kansas abortion rights activists say a proposal to ban a specific abortion procedure could end up establishing broader restrictions. The Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee conducted a hearing Monday on a bill that would ban the procedure known as dilation and evacuation. Kansas already bans most abortions at or after the 22nd week of pregnancy. ...

11 years ago
A 32-year-old Kansas man is suspected of drunken driving after being found passed out in the drive-thru of a fast-food restaurant with nine children in his vehicle. The man, who was arrested on suspicion of multiple counts of driving under the influence and child endangerment, had not been formally charged as of Monday afternoon. Wichita police say ...

11 years ago
Salina City Commisssioners give their support to a project that would bring around 50 apartments to Downtown Salina. Flint Hills Holdings Group is seeking tax credits for the project. As part of the process, a resolution of support is needed. The project includes a minimum 48 unit housing project on behalf of Mike Forristal of the Lee ...

11 years ago
A worker was hurt Monday morning at a Kansas State University construction site. The school says that K-State Police and emergency personnel from the Manhattan Fire Department and Riley County EMS responded to the Vanier Football Complex construction site for a workplace accident. According to K-State Police Major Don Stubbings, the accident was the result of a ...

11 years ago
A Kansas House committee has approved a bill eliminating a projected state budget deficit by relying more on moving money around than cutting spending. The Appropriations Committee passed its budget-balancing measure on a voice vote. The full House is expected to take up the bill Tuesday. The state faces a projected shortfall exceeding $330 million in its ...

11 years ago
A pickup is stolen early Sunday morning. Salina Police are investigating the theft of a 1993 Chevy S-10 pickup truck from the 1000 block of Johnstown. Police say someone stole the vehicle sometime between 1:19am and 2:19am Sunday morning. The owner told officers he had left the key in the ignition. The truck is valued at $3,000. ...

11 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a church burglary that occurred between January 28th and January 30th. Police say there was no sign of forced entry at the Ray Avenue Baptist Church, 2801 Ray Ave., after someone removed a Sentry brand combination safe with historic church paperwork locked inside. Total loss is listed at $550. Police are investigating ...