11 years ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - A thunderstorm that moved through Topeka early Saturday has left thousands without power. National Weather Service Meteorologist Chris Sanders said 50-60 mph wind gusts accompanied the storm, which hit Topeka at about 4:35 a.m. and moved to the east an hour later. The city received as much as 1.5 inches of rain. The ...

11 years ago
The new stadium at Kansas Wesleyan University will not be game-ready in time to begin the season. But the school says it will be finished in time for homecoming. According to KWU,  the new Graves Family Sports Complex at Kansas Wesleyan University will be in full swing on Monday, August 10 as two-a-day practices begin for ...

11 years ago
A shooting in north Salina late Friday afternoon left 1 person dead, and 2 others in the hospital. The shooting happened in the 1100 Block of North 10th Street. Salina Police Captain Chris Trocheck told KSAL News at the scene that officers were called at around 4:00 to the report of a domestic incident involving a ...

11 years ago
A 28-year-old Topeka man has received 10 citations after police say his two pit bull-type dogs attacked three people, including an 11-year-old boy. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports Angelo Aldridge was issued six citations for a dangerous dog, two for having a dog at large and two for not having a city tag for them. Police say the ...

11 years ago
Attorneys for investors who lost a bid to build a casino in southeast Kansas have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the decision. Castle Rock Casino is suing the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, the Kansas Gaming Facility Review Board and members of the groups. The Kansas Lottery and its executive director are also named in ...

11 years ago
The memorial service on Sunday for former University of Kansas Chancellor Robert Hemenway will be streamed online and broadcast at the Lied Center, where overflow seating will be available. The Lawrence Journal World reports the service for the university's 16th chancellor will start at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Dole Institute of Politics. A reception in ...

11 years ago
The commander of Fort Riley and the Big Red One has handed over leadership and leaves for a new position in Washington. The Manhattan Mercury reports Maj. Gen. Paul Funk II on Thursday gave command of the 1st Infantry Division to Maj. Gen. Wayne Grigsby Jr. during a change-of-command ceremony. Funk took command in May 2013 and ...

11 years ago
The dean of Wichita State University's College of Engineering has apologized to students for failing to warn them earlier about fee increases. The Wichita Eagle reports Royce Bowden emailed 3,000 students from his college this week, apologizing that more information wasn't communicated sooner  about the fee hikes. The expanded fee charges both engineering and health professions students ...

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Popular performers from the NBC series "America's Got Talent" are heading on the road this fall. The "America's Got Talent Live: The All-Stars Tour!" kicks off Oct. 6 in Salina. The tour will feature top stars from the long-running variety competition series, including comedian Taylor Williamson, singer Emily West, acrobatic duo The KriStef Brothers and "junk ...

11 years ago
Another country star is coming to Salina this fall as part of the "Live From the Lot" concert series. Long McArthur’s Live from the Lot, along with Y93.7, is bringing Frankie Ballard to perform on on Sunday, September 27th. Ballard has two number one hits including “Helluva Life” and “Sunshine & Whiskey”. His new single “Young ...

11 years ago
A Salina teen avoids being scammed on Craig's List. Police say that a 19-year-old male in Salina listed an X-Box video game system for sale on Craig's List for $115. He was contacted by a person who agreed to buy it. The buyer sent a check in the amount of $1,800, asked that it be cashed, and ...