12 years ago
Gov. Sam Brownback is preparing to sign legislation making additional cuts to Kansas income taxes over the next five years. The Republican governor scheduled a signing ceremony Thursday in Overland Park, with another ceremony later in the day in Wichita. The changes in income tax rates include an adjustment in the standard deduction for personal income taxes. The ...

12 years ago
A new government forecast for the size of the 2013 Kansas winter wheat crop reflects improvements amid the state's wet spring weather. The National Agricultural Statistics Service on Wednesday revised its Kansas production estimate to 307.8 million bushels. That's up 3 percent from last month's forecast but would still be down 21 percent from last year's ...

12 years ago
Record-breaking heat is settling in over parts of western Kansas, and there's concern that gusting winds could create a fire hazard. The Garden City Telegram reports high temperatures in that city broke long-standing records Monday and Tuesday. The mercury hit 108 both days, and Wednesday's high was expected to reach 101. The heat is being joined by ...

12 years ago
Authorities in Pottawatomie County are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing girl from St. Marys. Pottawatomie County Sheriff Greg Riat says 17-year-old Anne Bernadette Cooney went missing May 31. “At this point, they feel that she could still be around the St. Marys area, but at the same time it’s not for sure,” Riat ...

12 years ago
Superman, the inventor of basketball, legendary 1970s rock band Kansas and the 1st Kansas Colored Infantry Regiment are among the 2013 class of inductees in the Kansas Hall of Fame. Dr. James Naismith, who moved to Lawrence from Massachusetts in 1898, brought basketball to the University of Kansas and put the sport on the map. He ...

12 years ago
A rock legend is coming to Salina. Bret Michaels summer "Life Rocks" Tour is coming to the Stiefel Theatre on Friday, August 30th. When not making multi-platinum hits with his band Poison like "Nothing But a Good Time", "Talk Dirty to Me", "Something to Believe In", and "Every Rose Has Its Thorn", the front man goes ...

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A former NASA communications official who also is an astronaut's wife will be Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback's new chief spokeswoman. Brownback's office announced Wednesday that Eileen Hawley will join his staff June 24 as communications director and press secretary. Hawley will replace Sherriene (shuh-REEN') Jones-Sontag, who will become deputy director of the Kansas Lottery next month. Hawley ...

12 years ago
Salinans will have a chance to help set a new world record - in the pool. Heather Stanek, Recreation Supervisor with Kenwood Cove tells KSAL News that on Tuesday, June 18th, water parks, pools and other aquatic facilities around the world will host the World's Largest Swimming Lesson at 10am, "We hope to break the record ...

12 years ago
A state consumer agency is alleging that the Kansas Corporation Commission violated the state's open meeting law when it approved a water rate increase without a public vote. The Citizens' Utility Ratepayer Board filed a complaint Tuesday over the KCC's decision to allow a private water provider in Salina a total rate increase of $47,231 - ...

12 years ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - The Kansas Department of Transportation has awarded nearly $18 million to 35 projects around the state through its transportation enhancement program. The agency says it received 91 applications seeking more than $63 million from the federally funded program. The winning communities include Wichita, Abilene, Pittsburg, Lawrence, Dodge City and Council Grove. The applicants ...

12 years ago
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - After months of delay, Wichita police are testing a new electronic ticketing system. The police began using the eCitation program Tuesday in some of their vehicles, which allows them to forego the usual written tickets. Wichita police officials say the new system will improve officer safety, save money and reduce problems caused by ...