February 7, 2016, 6:52 pm
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Members of the Kansas Children's Cabinet criticized the leader of their group for excluding them from recent funding recommendations for early childhood programs.
The recommendations come in a document that says they are "from the Kansas Children's Cabinet." But group members said they didn't vote on them.
Amanda Adkins, the group's chairwoman, said Friday she needed to move quickly in order to get the recommendations to lawmakers during the budget process.
Cabinet members didn't express opposition to the recommendations themselves, and in some cases praised them.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports (http://bit.ly/1Q23zCz), however, that Children's Cabinet member Rep. Valdenia Winn called for more conversation and ...
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February 8, 2016, 4:27 am
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A Wichita man was hurt in crash along Interstate 135 in Saline County early Monday morning.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 54-year-old Robert Brown of Wichita was driving a 2005 Mini Cooper, headed north. For an unknown reason he lost control, slid into the east ditch, and rolled. The car came to rest on the right shoulder facing southwest.
Brown was hurt, and was transported to Salina Regional Health Center. It is unknown if he was buckled up.
The crash happened at 12:17 Monday morning, on I-135 in Saline County a mile north of the McPherson/Saline County line.
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February 8, 2016, 5:20 am
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A Salina man was killed in a single vehicle crash early Monday morning.
According to Salina Police, 24-year-old Carlos Manuel Luna-Diaz was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo on 9th Street. In the 5-Corners area at 9th a Pacific he lost control, locked up the brakes, and crashed into a power pole.
Luna-Diaz was partially ejected, and was killed in the crash.
The pole and attached overhead lines were damaged, and caused a short power outage.
The crash, which happened at around 12:40 in the morning, is still under investigation. Police say that speed was a factor.
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ORIGINAL: Salina Police are wrapping up traffic control ...
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February 8, 2016, 9:14 am
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The latest list of Salina’s Most Wanted went online over the weekend. Four on the list have been caught.
Those on the February list who have been caught include:
Caleb Bristow
Michael Perdue
Jacob Pina
Lashinna Smith
The first weekend of each month a new list of Salina’s Most Wanted is released. Those on the list this month are wanted for crimes that include sex crimes, child endangerment crimes, aggravated battery, burglary, theft, forgery, interference with a law enforcement officer, and felony drug crimes.
Since the Most Wanted program began back in July of 2000, thanks to tips from the public, over 2,200 criminals have been caught, ...
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February 8, 2016, 9:41 am
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A Salina man was arrested late Friday night following a single-vehicle crash in rural Saline County.
According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, 21-year-old Patrick Bryan was driving a 2002 Toyota Camry when he spun out of control. The car skidded onto its side.
Authorities say that Bryan's story was that a deer ran out, and he swerved to miss it.
He is accused, though, of falsely reporting how the crash happened. Instead, authorities believe that Bryan attempted to “drift" his vehicle on the corner of North Street east of Simpson Road, pulling the emergency brake while still driving the car. It caused ...
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February 8, 2016, 11:09 am
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The Morrison House is collecting coins in February to help keep accommodations open for families who need a place to stay while loved ones are hospitalized in Salina.
Lisa Hoffman, Manager at the Morrison House joined in on KSAL Morning News Monday with a look at 'Pennies From the Heart for the Home with the Heart.'
Hoffman told listeners, "It's a large house, there's a lot of light bulbs in that house," she said with a smile.
"There is a lot that has to take place."
The Morrison House opened in 1993 with improvements made in 2002 and now boasts 14-rooms and thirty three ...
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February 8, 2016, 11:42 am
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The Kansas secretary of state's office says the number of businesses in the state grew by 5 percent last year.
Secretary of State Kris Kobach's office reported Monday that Kansas had about 179,000 businesses at the end of 2015. That's about 8,600 more than at the end of 2014.
Kobach's office noted that a record of nearly 17,300 businesses formed in Kansas last year.
Republican Gov. Sam Brownback has pointed to annual records for new business formations each year since 2011 as a sign that his tax-cutting policies are boosting the economy.
But the secretary of state's report also showed that a growing number ...
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February 8, 2016, 12:09 pm
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The country rock band who loves to go "Fishin in the Dark" is headed for the spotlight on stage at the Stiefel Theatre this spring.
Jane Gates, Executive Director of the Stiefel tells KSAL News that The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is coming to Salina and will perform a live concert Thursday, June 2nd.
The band is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is known as a catalyst in the American music scene for five decades with songs like "Mr. Bojangles" and "Make a Little Magic."
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February 8, 2016, 1:44 pm
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An Arizona man was sentenced Monday to 5 years in federal prison for driving 12 pounds of methamphetamine from Arizona to Kansas.
According to U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom's Office, 39-year-old Jose Francisco Beltran from Tucson, Arizona ,pleaded guilty to one count of interstate travel in furtherance of drug trafficking.
In his plea, he admitted that on Aug. 27, 2015, the Kansas Highway Patrol stopped him on Interstate 70 in Lincoln County. Troopers discovered approximately 12 pounds of methamphetamine and a half pound of powder cocaine.
Beltran told investigators he picked up the drugs in Arizona and was delivering them to Wichita.
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February 8, 2016, 3:41 pm
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The Kansas City Royals Trophy Tour is underway.
The Royals World Series trophy has headed out on the road, and is making stops in communities so fans can get an up close look at it, and take photos with it. The tour began Monday morning, with a stop at the University of Central Missouri.
One of stops along the way will be in Salina.
The Royals World Series trophy will be in Salina on Tuesday, February 23rd. It will be on display at center court of the Central Mall, from 11am – 1pm. Fans are invited to come out, see the trophy up ...
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February 8, 2016, 4:29 pm
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Salina City Commissioners Monday were reluctant to give final approval for additional funding for the Fieldhouse Salina project. In lieu of approving a second reading of an ordinance that would allow the city bonding authority to increase its funding contribution to up to $9.5 million for its share of the project, commissioners instead delayed the decision.
In 2015 the city agreed to contribute up to $4.5 million to the project, with supporters raising private funds for the rest. The project was initially expected to cost $9 million total. But that total was based on 2013 estimates. An exact cost of the ...
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February 9, 2016, 7:55 am
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Police are investigating after a large amount of cash was stolen from a Salina restaurant.
Police Captain Mike Sweeney says that a burglar targeted the Taco John's at 303 South Santa Fe.
Sometime on Monday, in the overnight hours between about 12:30 and 5:30, $1,953 was stolen. The money was taken from a safe.
There was no forced entry to the building.
Copyright © Alpha Media, 2016. All Rights Reserved. No part of this story or website may be reproduced without Alpha Media’s express consent.
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February 9, 2016, 8:06 am
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Tax season means scam season. Salina Police are urging citizens to beware of tax-related scams.
Salina Police Captain Mike Sweeney says that typically the scam begins as a phone call, and "scare tactics" are used.
The caller claims to be from the IRS, or some other government agency, and claims that delinquent taxes are owed. To avoid going immediately to jail, money must be sent via Western Union or some similar service.
The IRS, or any other government agency, does not make contact via an unsolicited phone call.
Sweeney says that if you receive a call like this his best piece of advice is ...
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February 9, 2016, 8:44 am
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The executive directors of both the Kansas Republican Party and the Kansas Democratic Party will be in Salina for an event this week. Clay Barker, executive director of the Kansas Republican Party, and Kerry Gooch, executive director of the Kansas Democratic Party, will participate in a public event at the K-State Polytechnic Campus in Salina.
According to K-State, in an effort to bring a better overall understanding of what's happening within state government, Kansas State Polytechnic's first Civic Luncheon Lecture of the spring semester will connect the community with their party representatives.
"Right! Left! Right! Left! How To Get Your Voice Heard ...
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February 9, 2016, 10:08 am
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Salina City Manager Jason Gage says getting the design finalized for Fieldhouse Salina is a key stepping stone in making the project a reality.
Gage joined in on the KSAL Morning News Tuesday with a look at some of the challenges the upscale recreation center is facing.
On Monday, Salina City Commissioners voted 5-0 to table a measure that would have approved an increase of up to $9.5 million for its share of the multi-use facility that will boast indoor turf areas plus basketball and volleyball courts.
Commissioners will revisit the increase at a special public meeting set for Tuesday, February 16th at ...
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February 9, 2016, 12:39 pm
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas is appealing a judge's ruling that the state must release candidates' applications for two county commission openings filled by Gov. Sam Brownback.
The state has filed a notice of appeal in the lawsuit brought by The Salina Journal and The Associated Press seeking the disclosure of information on more than two dozen applicants for newly created Saline County Commission seats.
Saline County residents voted in November 2014 to expand the commission from three to five members.
The AP and the newspaper argued that applicants' names and other details are public information. Brownback's office argued they are personnel records exempt ...
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February 9, 2016, 6:33 pm
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The 3300 Block of Country Club Road will be closed Thursday and Friday, so temporary repairs can be made where railroad tracks intersect the paved road. County Counselor Mike Montoya told Commissioners that the goal is to “get something done by spring”, adding that “getting the ownership issues settled” this week was an important step. The Union Pacific Railroad acknowledged it owns the property in question, which is near Scoular Elevator.
Home Accessibility Funds Available
Help is available for those needing to make their homes more accessible. The North Central Regional Planning Commission has secured grant funds that will allow 17 Saline ...
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February 10, 2016, 8:47 am
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Police are investigating an alleged embezzlement at a Salina bar.
According to Police Captain Mike Sweeney, money and alcohol were stolen from Chuck's Bar at 600 N. Santa Fe.
Sweeney says that the bar reports that sometime between December 16th and January 1st, $600 in cash, a case of beer, and a bottle of Jameson Whiskey were stolen. Total loss is placed at $660.
The loss, which is being investigated as an embezzlement, was discovered during an audit.
Copyright © Alpha Media, 2016. All Rights Reserved. No part of this story or website may be reproduced without Alpha Media’s express consent.
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February 10, 2016, 9:00 am
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The discovery of fireworks above a ceiling tile prompted a Salina school to contact police.
Police say that on Monday four packages of TNT brand firecrackers were discovered hidden above a ceiling in a boy's bathroom at Lakewood Middle School. The fireworks were found after a student saw someone he did not recognize place something in the ceiling.
Police confiscated the fireworks, but have not identified the person who hid them.
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February 10, 2016, 9:10 am
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - A bill designed to address sexting among middle and high school students has advanced in the House.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the chamber is expected to vote Wednesday on whether to send the bill to the Senate. It's focused on 12- to 18-year-olds accused of transmitting images of a nude child.
Under existing state law, prosecutors were restricted to filing a felony that carries a sentence of up to 11 years in prison and lifetime registration as a sex offender.
The bill establishes three options for handling so-called "sexting" cases based on simple possession of the image, transmission ...
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Members of the Kansas Children's Cabinet criticized the leader of their group for excluding them from recent funding recommendations for early childhood programs.
The recommendations come in a document that says they are "from the Kansas Children's Cabinet." But group members said they didn't vote on them.
Amanda Adkins, the group's chairwoman, said Friday she needed to move quickly in order to get the recommendations to lawmakers during the budget process.
Cabinet members didn't express opposition to the recommendations themselves, and in some cases praised them.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports (http://bit.ly/1Q23zCz), however, that Children's Cabinet member Rep. Valdenia Winn called for more conversation and ...
A Wichita man was hurt in crash along Interstate 135 in Saline County early Monday morning.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 54-year-old Robert Brown of Wichita was driving a 2005 Mini Cooper, headed north. For an unknown reason he lost control, slid into the east ditch, and rolled. The car came to rest on the right shoulder facing southwest.
Brown was hurt, and was transported to Salina Regional Health Center. It is unknown if he was buckled up.
The crash happened at 12:17 Monday morning, on I-135 in Saline County a mile north of the McPherson/Saline County line.
A Salina man was killed in a single vehicle crash early Monday morning.
According to Salina Police, 24-year-old Carlos Manuel Luna-Diaz was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo on 9th Street. In the 5-Corners area at 9th a Pacific he lost control, locked up the brakes, and crashed into a power pole.
Luna-Diaz was partially ejected, and was killed in the crash.
The pole and attached overhead lines were damaged, and caused a short power outage.
The crash, which happened at around 12:40 in the morning, is still under investigation. Police say that speed was a factor.
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ORIGINAL: Salina Police are wrapping up traffic control ...
The latest list of Salina’s Most Wanted went online over the weekend. Four on the list have been caught.
Those on the February list who have been caught include:
Caleb Bristow
Michael Perdue
Jacob Pina
Lashinna Smith
The first weekend of each month a new list of Salina’s Most Wanted is released. Those on the list this month are wanted for crimes that include sex crimes, child endangerment crimes, aggravated battery, burglary, theft, forgery, interference with a law enforcement officer, and felony drug crimes.
Since the Most Wanted program began back in July of 2000, thanks to tips from the public, over 2,200 criminals have been caught, ...
A Salina man was arrested late Friday night following a single-vehicle crash in rural Saline County.
According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, 21-year-old Patrick Bryan was driving a 2002 Toyota Camry when he spun out of control. The car skidded onto its side.
Authorities say that Bryan's story was that a deer ran out, and he swerved to miss it.
He is accused, though, of falsely reporting how the crash happened. Instead, authorities believe that Bryan attempted to “drift" his vehicle on the corner of North Street east of Simpson Road, pulling the emergency brake while still driving the car. It caused ...
The Morrison House is collecting coins in February to help keep accommodations open for families who need a place to stay while loved ones are hospitalized in Salina.
Lisa Hoffman, Manager at the Morrison House joined in on KSAL Morning News Monday with a look at 'Pennies From the Heart for the Home with the Heart.'
Hoffman told listeners, "It's a large house, there's a lot of light bulbs in that house," she said with a smile.
"There is a lot that has to take place."
The Morrison House opened in 1993 with improvements made in 2002 and now boasts 14-rooms and thirty three ...
The Kansas secretary of state's office says the number of businesses in the state grew by 5 percent last year.
Secretary of State Kris Kobach's office reported Monday that Kansas had about 179,000 businesses at the end of 2015. That's about 8,600 more than at the end of 2014.
Kobach's office noted that a record of nearly 17,300 businesses formed in Kansas last year.
Republican Gov. Sam Brownback has pointed to annual records for new business formations each year since 2011 as a sign that his tax-cutting policies are boosting the economy.
But the secretary of state's report also showed that a growing number ...
The country rock band who loves to go "Fishin in the Dark" is headed for the spotlight on stage at the Stiefel Theatre this spring.
Jane Gates, Executive Director of the Stiefel tells KSAL News that The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is coming to Salina and will perform a live concert Thursday, June 2nd.
The band is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is known as a catalyst in the American music scene for five decades with songs like "Mr. Bojangles" and "Make a Little Magic."
An Arizona man was sentenced Monday to 5 years in federal prison for driving 12 pounds of methamphetamine from Arizona to Kansas.
According to U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom's Office, 39-year-old Jose Francisco Beltran from Tucson, Arizona ,pleaded guilty to one count of interstate travel in furtherance of drug trafficking.
In his plea, he admitted that on Aug. 27, 2015, the Kansas Highway Patrol stopped him on Interstate 70 in Lincoln County. Troopers discovered approximately 12 pounds of methamphetamine and a half pound of powder cocaine.
Beltran told investigators he picked up the drugs in Arizona and was delivering them to Wichita.
The Kansas City Royals Trophy Tour is underway.
The Royals World Series trophy has headed out on the road, and is making stops in communities so fans can get an up close look at it, and take photos with it. The tour began Monday morning, with a stop at the University of Central Missouri.
One of stops along the way will be in Salina.
The Royals World Series trophy will be in Salina on Tuesday, February 23rd. It will be on display at center court of the Central Mall, from 11am – 1pm. Fans are invited to come out, see the trophy up ...
Salina City Commissioners Monday were reluctant to give final approval for additional funding for the Fieldhouse Salina project. In lieu of approving a second reading of an ordinance that would allow the city bonding authority to increase its funding contribution to up to $9.5 million for its share of the project, commissioners instead delayed the decision.
In 2015 the city agreed to contribute up to $4.5 million to the project, with supporters raising private funds for the rest. The project was initially expected to cost $9 million total. But that total was based on 2013 estimates. An exact cost of the ...
Police are investigating after a large amount of cash was stolen from a Salina restaurant.
Police Captain Mike Sweeney says that a burglar targeted the Taco John's at 303 South Santa Fe.
Sometime on Monday, in the overnight hours between about 12:30 and 5:30, $1,953 was stolen. The money was taken from a safe.
There was no forced entry to the building.
Copyright © Alpha Media, 2016. All Rights Reserved. No part of this story or website may be reproduced without Alpha Media’s express consent.
Tax season means scam season. Salina Police are urging citizens to beware of tax-related scams.
Salina Police Captain Mike Sweeney says that typically the scam begins as a phone call, and "scare tactics" are used.
The caller claims to be from the IRS, or some other government agency, and claims that delinquent taxes are owed. To avoid going immediately to jail, money must be sent via Western Union or some similar service.
The IRS, or any other government agency, does not make contact via an unsolicited phone call.
Sweeney says that if you receive a call like this his best piece of advice is ...
The executive directors of both the Kansas Republican Party and the Kansas Democratic Party will be in Salina for an event this week. Clay Barker, executive director of the Kansas Republican Party, and Kerry Gooch, executive director of the Kansas Democratic Party, will participate in a public event at the K-State Polytechnic Campus in Salina.
According to K-State, in an effort to bring a better overall understanding of what's happening within state government, Kansas State Polytechnic's first Civic Luncheon Lecture of the spring semester will connect the community with their party representatives.
"Right! Left! Right! Left! How To Get Your Voice Heard ...
Salina City Manager Jason Gage says getting the design finalized for Fieldhouse Salina is a key stepping stone in making the project a reality.
Gage joined in on the KSAL Morning News Tuesday with a look at some of the challenges the upscale recreation center is facing.
On Monday, Salina City Commissioners voted 5-0 to table a measure that would have approved an increase of up to $9.5 million for its share of the multi-use facility that will boast indoor turf areas plus basketball and volleyball courts.
Commissioners will revisit the increase at a special public meeting set for Tuesday, February 16th at ...
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas is appealing a judge's ruling that the state must release candidates' applications for two county commission openings filled by Gov. Sam Brownback.
The state has filed a notice of appeal in the lawsuit brought by The Salina Journal and The Associated Press seeking the disclosure of information on more than two dozen applicants for newly created Saline County Commission seats.
Saline County residents voted in November 2014 to expand the commission from three to five members.
The AP and the newspaper argued that applicants' names and other details are public information. Brownback's office argued they are personnel records exempt ...
The 3300 Block of Country Club Road will be closed Thursday and Friday, so temporary repairs can be made where railroad tracks intersect the paved road. County Counselor Mike Montoya told Commissioners that the goal is to “get something done by spring”, adding that “getting the ownership issues settled” this week was an important step. The Union Pacific Railroad acknowledged it owns the property in question, which is near Scoular Elevator.
Home Accessibility Funds Available
Help is available for those needing to make their homes more accessible. The North Central Regional Planning Commission has secured grant funds that will allow 17 Saline ...
The discovery of fireworks above a ceiling tile prompted a Salina school to contact police.
Police say that on Monday four packages of TNT brand firecrackers were discovered hidden above a ceiling in a boy's bathroom at Lakewood Middle School. The fireworks were found after a student saw someone he did not recognize place something in the ceiling.
Police confiscated the fireworks, but have not identified the person who hid them.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - A bill designed to address sexting among middle and high school students has advanced in the House.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the chamber is expected to vote Wednesday on whether to send the bill to the Senate. It's focused on 12- to 18-year-olds accused of transmitting images of a nude child.
Under existing state law, prosecutors were restricted to filing a felony that carries a sentence of up to 11 years in prison and lifetime registration as a sex offender.
The bill establishes three options for handling so-called "sexting" cases based on simple possession of the image, transmission ...