11 years ago
A federal judge has set a hearing this week to hear arguments over whether he should order Kansas to allow same-sex marriages. U.S. District Judge Daniel Crabtree has scheduled a hearing for Friday at the federal courthouse in Kansas City, Kansas. At issue is the request by the American Civil Liberties Union for a temporary injunction ...

11 years ago
Salina Fire crews continue to extinguish hot spots after a suspected arson fire destroyed the former Flamingo Motel at 500 East Pacific. Fire Marshal Roger Williams tells KSAL News the investigation is looking for the possibility of multiple flash points, "We have a good general idea where the fire originated," he said. "We are still trying to ...

11 years ago
Hutchinson police are investigating after officers found a homemade explosive device behind a bar. Sgt. Eric Buller says officers went to Gold Diggers bar after receiving a report of an explosion Sunday afternoon. He says the bar was evacuated as police and fire officials tried to determine what happened. Investigators determined the explosion occurred in a fenced-in ...

11 years ago
Republican Gov. Sam Brownback and his challenger Paul Davis will meet for back-to-back debates this week in Wichita amid a close race as the election nears. The two candidates will face off for a televised debate Monday at the KWCH studios in Wichita, followed on Tuesday by another debate before the Kansas Association of Broadcasters meeting. ...

11 years ago
A south Kansas man has been arrested after police say he threated employees at a cafe with a softball bat. The 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of two counts of aggravated assault and battery. Arkansas City police say he was arrested Saturday night after an incident at Daisy Mae's Cafe. It's unclear if he has ...

11 years ago
Authorities say a central Kansas man has died after his ATV was struck from behind by a SUV. The Reno County Sheriff's Office says the man was hit Saturday afternoon after pulling onto the shoulder. He was pinned under his ATV and pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say the SUV driver left the scene but has ...

11 years ago
Family and friends are trying to find a Salina woman who has been missing for over a week. 20-year-old Amanda Calvin has not been seen since October 11th. She was last seen at the Salina Central Mall at Sussman Studios. Amanda is 5'3" tall and weighs 160 pounds. She has long brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with ...

11 years ago
Kansas State Parks can make a great base for hunters this fall. According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, state park are open to hunters looking for a fun, affordable base camp this season. Often located within just a few miles, some even within walking distance, of some of the state’s most popular ...

11 years ago
Bipartisan grassroots political organizations have been gaining strength across Kansas in recent months. Political experts say the movement is partly why the races for governor and U.S. Senate that were believed a year ago to be near-walkovers for Republicans are now close. Two groups of current and former moderate Republican officials have endorsed Democratic candidates. Dozens of ...

11 years ago
A federal health official says revised guidance for health care workers treating Ebola patients will include protective gear "with no skin showing." Dr. Anthony Fauci heads the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He tells ABC's "This week" that those caring for an Ebola patient in Dallas were left vulnerable because some of their skin ...

11 years ago
The challenge of recruiting math and science teachers is expected to increase in Kansas as more of them approach retirement and demand for the courses they teach rises. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that job growth is strong in the so-called STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and math. That's led to an enrollment surge. The head of ...