11 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 ...

11 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 ...

11 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: * ...

11 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. ...

11 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 ...

11 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 ...

11 years ago
A massage parlor worker has told a federal judge she plans to plead guilty for her role in a sex trafficking scheme linked to Asian massage parlors in Wichita. A document filed Thursday by the lawyer for Xiuqing Tian (shoo-ching tee-AHN') notifies the court of her plans to plead guilty ahead of a trial scheduled to ...

11 years ago
A rural Saline County man is now facing charges in connection with an incident at the county tag office. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, 52-year-old Steven Lee Streit of 7200 E Farrelly Road was arrested Thursday afternoon. Streit allegedly threatened to bring guns to the county tag office and "shoot up the place" . Sheriff Glen ...

11 years ago
Salina Central High School and Abilene Middle School are among 10 schools in Kansas awarded grant money from Westar energy. According to Westar, “Lego Mindstorms,” “Imaginary dreamhouse with circuits,” and “Safer buildings for better lives” are just a few of the project names that will be funded by a first-ever Westar Energy STEM grant. STEM grants ...

11 years ago
U.S. Senator Pat Roberts has selected his nominations for appointments to U.S. Service Academies. “I am very pleased to announce this year’s nominees,” Senator Roberts said. “These men and women are outstanding representatives of Kansas in every way, and I wish them all the best as they pursue their education and service to our nation.” In making ...

11 years ago
A follow-up investigation leads to the arrest of a woman who told police she was robbed at a fast food shop. Officers arrested 23-year Lisa Bunting of Salina on charges that include theft and making a false report. Back on November 2nd, the Subway Restaurant employee told officers that a black man in a hooded jacket, approached ...