January 28, 2016, 6:30 am
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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - The University of Kansas Student Senate has voted not to begin impeachment proceedings against three student leaders.
The senate voted Wednesday night to allow President Jessie Pringle, Vice President Zach George and Chief of Staff Adam Moon to remain in office.
Last November, a senate committee demanded the three be impeached, largely because of what was seen as their reluctance to support demands to promote diversity on the campus.
An impeachment committee found no allegations of misconduct against the three. The report also said their impeachment would set a dangerous precedent of removing officers from office because they aren't ...
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January 28, 2016, 8:19 am
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A Salina woman was arrested yesterday after allegedly making six fraudulent refunds at her workplace.
Candice Pell, 34 of Salina, was arrested after making the refunds at Maurice's in Central Mall at 2259 South Ninth Street. Two of the refunds she made were in someone else's name, so Pell also faces two counts of forgery.
The report was made by loss prevention officials.
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January 28, 2016, 11:02 am
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A duo of prominent media professionals will be on hand in February to share their experiences at the sixth Annual KWU Media Reflections symposium.
Former KAKE-TV anchor,Larry Hatteberg and retired White House Press Corps photographer, Mark Reinstein will be the featured speakers during the two day event on February 3rd and 4th.
Event organizer Dr. David Silverman, associate professor of Communications at KW joined in the KSAL Morning News Thursday with a look at the lineup coming to Salina.
"One of the stories I hope Larry shares with us is his meeting Eisenhower in 1962 out at the Library," Silverman said.
"He ended up ...
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January 28, 2016, 11:39 am
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Kansas lawmakers say that legislative sessions need to be curtailed to expedite decisions and save taxpayer money.
The House Committee on Appropriations held a hearing Thursday to discuss a bill that would shorten the session in odd numbered years to 60 days. Even-numbered years would remain at 90 days as required by the Kansas Constitution.
Republican Rep. Marvin Kleebs from Overland Park was one of many members who testified that the shorter session would allow them to spend more time with their families and return to their businesses. They also said it would push lawmakers to discuss bills in a more efficient ...
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January 28, 2016, 1:00 pm
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Rolling Hills Zoo is beginning the process of hiring summer workers and interns.
Are you looking for seasonal work this summer? Would you like to work in a unique setting? Do you love the Zoo? Are you interested in pursuing a career in horticulture, education or hospitality and want experience in your chosen area of study?
Rolling Hills Zoo needs to fill key seasonal and part time staff positions for the 2016 year. In this effort, they will be hosting a job fair this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Wildlife Museum’s conference center. At that time they will ...
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February 1, 2016, 6:23 am
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Westar Energy is set to deploy drones to help the electric company perform a variety of tasks like pinpointing storm damage and inspecting wind turbine blades.
The utility obtained a rule exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration last week to begin using two remote-controlled aerial drones. The utility is awaiting final approval from the FAA.
Jason Klenklen, one of Westar's two qualified drone pilots, says using the drones to do things like inspecting utility towers and lines is safer for all involved.
Westar plans to initially focus on using the drones for emergency line inspections because they can be ...
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February 1, 2016, 8:41 am
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Jurors are being selected for the trial of a man accused in the 2013 killings of four people at a Kansas farm, including an 18-month-old girl.
The selection process began Monday in the case against Kyle Trevor Flack. He is charged with capital murder in Franklin County in the shooting deaths of Kaylie Smith Bailey and her young daughter. He's also charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Andrew A. Stout and Steven White.
Stout, White and Kaylie Bailey were found dead at Stout's farm in Ottawa, about 50 miles southwest of Kansas City. Bailey's daughter's body was found a few ...
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February 1, 2016, 10:15 am
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A couple of runaways from Texas were found near Salina Sunday.
Authorities say that Sunday afternoon a 16-year-old male and 13-year-old female were found on Interstate 135 after receiving a call saying a male teenager had shoved a female into a vehicle.
When authorities arrived, they concluded there was no crime but rather the teens were "fooling around".
The teens had previously been reported missing from Springfield, Texas. They are alleged to have taken a vehicle, and had been driving since Saturday night around 10. The teens ran out of fuel near Salina.
The vehicle belongs to the female's grandmother.
Both were arrested on possible ...
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February 1, 2016, 10:25 am
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A Salina man has been arrested for allegedly raping a female acquaintance.
Police say that Tyler Wolf was arrested on Friday.
Wolf is alleged to have had sex with a female acquaintance without her consent.
The alleged incident happened in a North Salina home.
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February 1, 2016, 10:29 am
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A teen has been arrested in connection with vandalism at a Saline County School.
According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, 18-year-old Austin Sommerfeld was arrested Saturday night.
Sommefeld allegedly spray painted profanity over several sidewalks, windows, and doors at Ell-Saline High School.
The City of Brookville is working on covering up the $950 worth of damage.
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February 1, 2016, 10:34 am
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Improvements are slated for the Expo Center in the coming months as a Saline County committee continues to tailor the 2016 Capital Improvement Fund.
Commissioner Luci Larson joined in on the KSAL Morning News Monday with a look at the process, "We have this committee that's forming a list," she said.
"You've got your wants and you've got your needs and of course they are hoping to put the needs in front of the wants."
Larson explained to listeners that the short term goals like replacing the heating and air conditioning units in both the 4-H Building and Kenwood Hall, plus a remodel ...
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February 1, 2016, 10:34 am
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Police are looking for suspect who allegedly grabbed money from a convenience store cash register and fled.
Police say that on Saturday night at around 9:30 a man walked into the Iron pump at 418 E Iron. He put an item on the counter as if he were going to pay for it. When the clerk opened the cash register drawer the man reached in, grabbed a handful of cash, and ran.
Police have identified a suspect in the case.
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February 1, 2016, 10:56 am
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Police are investigating an alleged bat attack.
Police say that a 24-year-old man reported that he was attacked while walking from the Heather Ridge Apartments at 2130 E. Crawford to a nearby Kwik Shop convenience store at around 1:30 in the morning on Sunday.
The man told police that an SUV slowly pulled up next to him. A person man emerged from the SUV, hit the man twice with a baseball bat, and then left the scene.
The SUV is possibly a late 2000s dark colored Toyota. The suspect is described as a white male with blond hair, average build, and in his ...
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February 1, 2016, 11:05 am
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A Salina man was arrested after allegedly stealing a six-pack of root beer, and other items at knife point.
Police say that a 32-year-old female was in the process of moving from her apartment at 715 S. 9th Street. On Sunday she entered it to finish the move, and encountered a man inside with a knife.
The man, identified as 39-year-old Joseph Richards, allegedly took a six pack of Coney Island Root Beer, a $10 Chili's gift card, and a small amount of cash.
Richards was arrested a short time later, walking in the area of 9th and Park Streets. The stolen items ...
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February 1, 2016, 11:17 am
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A man was arrested after allegedly failing to cleanly steal a washer, a dryer, and floor mats.
Police alleged that 27-year-old Patrick Dale took the items early Sunday morning from a laundry room at an apartment complex owned by Collier Leasing at 2140 E. Crawford.
Police stopped Dale's truck in the area of Oakdale Park, and found the stolen items in back.
Dale could face charges that include burglary and theft.
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February 2, 2016, 5:52 am
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The City of Lindsborg is forgiving Bethany College of its debt.
Bethany College owed more than $100,000 to the city of Lindsborg. Because of that and other financial issues, the college was put on probation last summer by the Higher Learning Commission.
Lindsborg city officials tell KWCH that they decided to forgive the school's debt because of concerns of what the community could become if Bethany College ceased to exist. Officials stressed that Bethany College was current on their debt to the city, but local leaders knew the school's financial books would look better with less debt.
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Story from: Metro Source News
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February 2, 2016, 5:59 am
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HAYS, Kan. (AP) - A winter storm has dumped up to 8 inches of snow across part of western Kansas and made some roads impassable.
The Kansas Department of Transportation is reporting that sections of Interstate 70, U.S. 40, U.S. 36 and Kansas 27 were closed Tuesday near the Colorado border. The agency says many roads in northwest Kansas are packed with snow and icy.
National Weather Service meteorologist Ryan Husted says 6 to 8 inches of snow has been reported across a large swath of northwest Kansas. Snow is expected to continue falling through the afternoon, with 2 to 6 more ...
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February 2, 2016, 8:18 am
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Police are investigating a theft from a Salina pawn shop.
Police Captain Mike Sweeney says that two trailer tires and a half-dozen 45 pound weights were stolen from outside Bob's Pawn Shop at 925 W. Lincoln. The weights were part of a five-foot hydraulic disc that was attached to a small Nortrac Tractor parked on the east side of the business.
The theft happened sometime between 5:00 Saturday evening and 8:00 Sunday morning.
Total loss is estimated at $500.
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February 2, 2016, 8:26 am
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A fire prompts a brief closure of a Salina woodworking business.
According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, Rural Fire District #2 responded to a fire Monday morning at 9:08 at Crestwood Cabinets at 601 East Water Well Road. The fire was in a compressor room.
Saline County Sheriff Captain Roger Soldan says that as a precaution the business was evacuated, and ended up closing for the day.
There were no injuries.
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February 2, 2016, 8:56 am
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A long-time Saline County employee plans to run for county clerk.
Jamie Doss has announced that she filed by petition to run as a Republican candidate for Saline County Clerk. Doss has been employed at Saline County for 18 years. She was appointed to Saline County Deputy Clerk/Election Officer by Saline County Clerk Don Merriman in 2011.
Doss has completed coursework for the Kansas Certified County Clerk (CCC) designation and will begin working toward a Master County Clerk (MCCC) credential this year. She is also a 2015 graduate of Leadership Salina and has completed the Kansas Association of Counties’ Institute of Excellence ...
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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - The University of Kansas Student Senate has voted not to begin impeachment proceedings against three student leaders.
The senate voted Wednesday night to allow President Jessie Pringle, Vice President Zach George and Chief of Staff Adam Moon to remain in office.
Last November, a senate committee demanded the three be impeached, largely because of what was seen as their reluctance to support demands to promote diversity on the campus.
An impeachment committee found no allegations of misconduct against the three. The report also said their impeachment would set a dangerous precedent of removing officers from office because they aren't ...
A Salina woman was arrested yesterday after allegedly making six fraudulent refunds at her workplace.
Candice Pell, 34 of Salina, was arrested after making the refunds at Maurice's in Central Mall at 2259 South Ninth Street. Two of the refunds she made were in someone else's name, so Pell also faces two counts of forgery.
The report was made by loss prevention officials.
Copyright © Alpha Media, 2016. All Rights Reserved. No part of this story or website may be reproduced without Alpha Media’s express consent.
A duo of prominent media professionals will be on hand in February to share their experiences at the sixth Annual KWU Media Reflections symposium.
Former KAKE-TV anchor,Larry Hatteberg and retired White House Press Corps photographer, Mark Reinstein will be the featured speakers during the two day event on February 3rd and 4th.
Event organizer Dr. David Silverman, associate professor of Communications at KW joined in the KSAL Morning News Thursday with a look at the lineup coming to Salina.
"One of the stories I hope Larry shares with us is his meeting Eisenhower in 1962 out at the Library," Silverman said.
"He ended up ...
Kansas lawmakers say that legislative sessions need to be curtailed to expedite decisions and save taxpayer money.
The House Committee on Appropriations held a hearing Thursday to discuss a bill that would shorten the session in odd numbered years to 60 days. Even-numbered years would remain at 90 days as required by the Kansas Constitution.
Republican Rep. Marvin Kleebs from Overland Park was one of many members who testified that the shorter session would allow them to spend more time with their families and return to their businesses. They also said it would push lawmakers to discuss bills in a more efficient ...
Rolling Hills Zoo is beginning the process of hiring summer workers and interns.
Are you looking for seasonal work this summer? Would you like to work in a unique setting? Do you love the Zoo? Are you interested in pursuing a career in horticulture, education or hospitality and want experience in your chosen area of study?
Rolling Hills Zoo needs to fill key seasonal and part time staff positions for the 2016 year. In this effort, they will be hosting a job fair this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Wildlife Museum’s conference center. At that time they will ...
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Westar Energy is set to deploy drones to help the electric company perform a variety of tasks like pinpointing storm damage and inspecting wind turbine blades.
The utility obtained a rule exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration last week to begin using two remote-controlled aerial drones. The utility is awaiting final approval from the FAA.
Jason Klenklen, one of Westar's two qualified drone pilots, says using the drones to do things like inspecting utility towers and lines is safer for all involved.
Westar plans to initially focus on using the drones for emergency line inspections because they can be ...
Jurors are being selected for the trial of a man accused in the 2013 killings of four people at a Kansas farm, including an 18-month-old girl.
The selection process began Monday in the case against Kyle Trevor Flack. He is charged with capital murder in Franklin County in the shooting deaths of Kaylie Smith Bailey and her young daughter. He's also charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Andrew A. Stout and Steven White.
Stout, White and Kaylie Bailey were found dead at Stout's farm in Ottawa, about 50 miles southwest of Kansas City. Bailey's daughter's body was found a few ...
A couple of runaways from Texas were found near Salina Sunday.
Authorities say that Sunday afternoon a 16-year-old male and 13-year-old female were found on Interstate 135 after receiving a call saying a male teenager had shoved a female into a vehicle.
When authorities arrived, they concluded there was no crime but rather the teens were "fooling around".
The teens had previously been reported missing from Springfield, Texas. They are alleged to have taken a vehicle, and had been driving since Saturday night around 10. The teens ran out of fuel near Salina.
The vehicle belongs to the female's grandmother.
Both were arrested on possible ...
A Salina man has been arrested for allegedly raping a female acquaintance.
Police say that Tyler Wolf was arrested on Friday.
Wolf is alleged to have had sex with a female acquaintance without her consent.
The alleged incident happened in a North Salina home.
Copyright © Alpha Media, 2016. All Rights Reserved. No part of this story or website may be reproduced without Alpha Media’s express consent.
A teen has been arrested in connection with vandalism at a Saline County School.
According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, 18-year-old Austin Sommerfeld was arrested Saturday night.
Sommefeld allegedly spray painted profanity over several sidewalks, windows, and doors at Ell-Saline High School.
The City of Brookville is working on covering up the $950 worth of damage.
Copyright © Alpha Media, 2016. All Rights Reserved. No part of this story or website may be reproduced without Alpha Media’s express consent.
Improvements are slated for the Expo Center in the coming months as a Saline County committee continues to tailor the 2016 Capital Improvement Fund.
Commissioner Luci Larson joined in on the KSAL Morning News Monday with a look at the process, "We have this committee that's forming a list," she said.
"You've got your wants and you've got your needs and of course they are hoping to put the needs in front of the wants."
Larson explained to listeners that the short term goals like replacing the heating and air conditioning units in both the 4-H Building and Kenwood Hall, plus a remodel ...
Police are looking for suspect who allegedly grabbed money from a convenience store cash register and fled.
Police say that on Saturday night at around 9:30 a man walked into the Iron pump at 418 E Iron. He put an item on the counter as if he were going to pay for it. When the clerk opened the cash register drawer the man reached in, grabbed a handful of cash, and ran.
Police have identified a suspect in the case.
Copyright © Alpha Media, 2016. All Rights Reserved. No part of this story or website may be reproduced without Alpha Media’s express consent.
Police are investigating an alleged bat attack.
Police say that a 24-year-old man reported that he was attacked while walking from the Heather Ridge Apartments at 2130 E. Crawford to a nearby Kwik Shop convenience store at around 1:30 in the morning on Sunday.
The man told police that an SUV slowly pulled up next to him. A person man emerged from the SUV, hit the man twice with a baseball bat, and then left the scene.
The SUV is possibly a late 2000s dark colored Toyota. The suspect is described as a white male with blond hair, average build, and in his ...
A Salina man was arrested after allegedly stealing a six-pack of root beer, and other items at knife point.
Police say that a 32-year-old female was in the process of moving from her apartment at 715 S. 9th Street. On Sunday she entered it to finish the move, and encountered a man inside with a knife.
The man, identified as 39-year-old Joseph Richards, allegedly took a six pack of Coney Island Root Beer, a $10 Chili's gift card, and a small amount of cash.
Richards was arrested a short time later, walking in the area of 9th and Park Streets. The stolen items ...
A man was arrested after allegedly failing to cleanly steal a washer, a dryer, and floor mats.
Police alleged that 27-year-old Patrick Dale took the items early Sunday morning from a laundry room at an apartment complex owned by Collier Leasing at 2140 E. Crawford.
Police stopped Dale's truck in the area of Oakdale Park, and found the stolen items in back.
Dale could face charges that include burglary and theft.
Copyright © Alpha Media, 2016. All Rights Reserved. No part of this story or website may be reproduced without Alpha Media’s express consent.
The City of Lindsborg is forgiving Bethany College of its debt.
Bethany College owed more than $100,000 to the city of Lindsborg. Because of that and other financial issues, the college was put on probation last summer by the Higher Learning Commission.
Lindsborg city officials tell KWCH that they decided to forgive the school's debt because of concerns of what the community could become if Bethany College ceased to exist. Officials stressed that Bethany College was current on their debt to the city, but local leaders knew the school's financial books would look better with less debt.
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Story from: Metro Source News
HAYS, Kan. (AP) - A winter storm has dumped up to 8 inches of snow across part of western Kansas and made some roads impassable.
The Kansas Department of Transportation is reporting that sections of Interstate 70, U.S. 40, U.S. 36 and Kansas 27 were closed Tuesday near the Colorado border. The agency says many roads in northwest Kansas are packed with snow and icy.
National Weather Service meteorologist Ryan Husted says 6 to 8 inches of snow has been reported across a large swath of northwest Kansas. Snow is expected to continue falling through the afternoon, with 2 to 6 more ...
A fire prompts a brief closure of a Salina woodworking business.
According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, Rural Fire District #2 responded to a fire Monday morning at 9:08 at Crestwood Cabinets at 601 East Water Well Road. The fire was in a compressor room.
Saline County Sheriff Captain Roger Soldan says that as a precaution the business was evacuated, and ended up closing for the day.
There were no injuries.
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Copyright © Alpha Media, 2016. All Rights Reserved. No part of this story or website may be reproduced without Alpha Media’s express consent.
A long-time Saline County employee plans to run for county clerk.
Jamie Doss has announced that she filed by petition to run as a Republican candidate for Saline County Clerk. Doss has been employed at Saline County for 18 years. She was appointed to Saline County Deputy Clerk/Election Officer by Saline County Clerk Don Merriman in 2011.
Doss has completed coursework for the Kansas Certified County Clerk (CCC) designation and will begin working toward a Master County Clerk (MCCC) credential this year. She is also a 2015 graduate of Leadership Salina and has completed the Kansas Association of Counties’ Institute of Excellence ...