11 years ago
Cities and counties in Kansas oppose a southeast Kansas lawmaker's proposal to limit what government agencies can charge for fulfilling requests for public records. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee had a hearing but took no action Tuesday on a bill from Republican Sen. Jacob LaTurner of Pittsburg. The measure would ...

11 years ago
A decision by Republican Gov. Sam Brownback to narrow an anti-discrimination policy for Kansas government workers has prompted a Democratic lawmaker to introduce a bill aimed at protecting gays and lesbians. Democratic state Rep. John Carmichael of Wichita on Tuesday asked the Kansas House Judiciary Committee to sponsor a measure to bar discrimination in housing and ...

11 years ago
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has rescinded a former governor's order barring discrimination against gays and lesbians in hiring and employment throughout much of state government. The Republican said Tuesday he issued an executive order canceling the August 2007 order by Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. Sebelius ordered departments under the governor's direct control to bar discrimination in hiring ...

11 years ago
Rolling Hills Zoo brought some live furry animals, education, and fun to Learn and Grow Depot in Abilene this week. Anita Butler, Director of Education at Rolling Hills Zoo, began the program by reading the story “Kiss, Kiss” to the children. With Valentine’s Day near, the story was fitting as it showed baby animals kissing their ...

11 years ago
Gov. Sam Brownback has signed a bill closing most of a projected $344 million shortfall in the state's current budget. Brownback announced his action Tuesday and said lawmakers worked hard in passing it last week. The bill mostly diverts money from highway projects and other special funds to general government spending. The state also is shorting contributions ...

11 years ago
A Salina man is arrested for sexual contact with a runaway teenage girl. Captain Mike Sweeney tells KSAL News that police located a 14-year-old girl who was listed as a runaway from another city. Interviews with the girl led to the arrest of 20-year-old Madison Marsh. Police allege he had sexual relations with the girl at his home ...

11 years ago
Now's the time to order your sweetheart a Singing Valentine, from KWU. Members of the Kansas Wesleyan Chorale got up early and performed live on the KSAL Morning News with Rich and Jeff. The 'singing telegrams' will be packaged with a card - plus a rose or balloon and presented to your sweetheart this Friday, February 13th ...

11 years ago
Police are investigating after someone stole a vehicle with a 5-month-old baby inside in Lenexa. The child is safe after authorities say the vehicle was found abandoned in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday night. The Kansas City Star says police were interviewing witnesses following the incident and plan to review surveillance camera images. Police say the child's ...

11 years ago
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt's office says it has paid outside attorneys nearly $1.2 million to defend anti-abortion laws enacted since January 2011. The attorney general's office reported Monday that it has paid almost $770,000 to the Lawrence firm of Thompson, Ramsdell & Qualseth for fees and expenses in handling multiple federal and state lawsuits. Abortion providers ...

11 years ago
Three Salina Police Officers were honored during the opening moments of the City Commission meeting Monday - for their actions during a shooting incident last May. An overflow crowd gave the trio a standing ovation after Chief Brad Nelson shared comments and a short video that was captured on a police body camera of the event. Mayor ...

11 years ago
On overflow crowd of over 1,200 people showed up to voice support, and concern, for the future of Fort Riley. The Army hosted a public meeting to hear from the community about how possible personnel reductions on the base could affect them. Fort Riley employs more than 25,000 people in the Junction City area. In a ...