Starting Thursday, the Sedgwick County Health Department's H1N1 vaccination clinic will begin serving people up to age 24 — a big step for families who have been waiting to vaccinate their children. Full Story »
WICHITA — The city will stop accepting applications for the rapid re-housing program at 5 p.m. today because it may already have more applicants than it has funds for, the city announced this afternoon. Full Story »
A Wichita middle school teacher was charged Monday in northern Oklahoma with possession of drugs, Blackwell police said. Full Story »
The speed limit on Kellogg near Rock Road in east Wichita is 35 mph — and police this weekend wrote more than three dozen tickets for motorists who forgot that. Full Story »
Home burglaries in Wichita have jumped sharply this year compared with 2008, with burglars targeting big-screen televisions and other electronics. Full Story »
Harold Windholz applies a fresh coat of red paint to the trim on Santa’s house at Fourth and Main. Windholz has volunteered upkeep in the house for years. Downtown shoppers can take their children to visit Santa starting at the downtown lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. Full Story »
The Skyline Board of Education was handed a bleak financial report by Rep. Mitch Holmes and Sen. Ruth Teichman Monday night as they presented estimated cuts in education funding. Full Story »
There appears to be growing support in the state for another round of litigation over Kansas school funding, however, USD 382 has not added its name to the list of districts joining Schools for Fair Funding nor its dollars to the treasury. Full Story »
Mark H. Ralstin, 38-year-old resident of rural Mullinville, made his initial appearance shortly after noon Monday in Kiowa County District Court to face charges of having murdered his wife, Bobbie Jo, last Friday evening, November 6. Bond was set at $1 million, cash or professional surety. Full Story »
The new owner of Pratt NAPA parts store isn’t quite done buying stores. Tom Martin has just purchased a NAPA store in Hutchinson and is nearly ready to close the deal on two more NAPA stores. That deal should be completed on Jan. 2, 2010, Martin said. Full Story »
Lee Keffer was away on military duty a couple of years ago when Kennedy Middle School received the Governor's Achievement Award from the Kansas State Department of Education. Full Story »
Ellis County commissioners gave the go-ahead to space needs committee members Monday to find a consultant to determine if existing buildings at the county's 22nd and Vine properties could be used. Full Story »
A former member of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters is coming to town. Lamont "Showboat" Robinson, who toured with the Harlem Globetrotters in the 1980s, started a group called the Harlem Roadkings about 12 years ago as a spinoff from the Globetrotters. Full Story »
PARK -- It's not often you'll find a couple guys from Holland waiting to cut milo -- in Kansas or anywhere for that matter. You see, they don't grow milo in Holland. Full Story »
Economic development and chamber of commerce directors from much of the state turned out en masse Monday to learn more about how best to strengthen the state's rural economy. Full Story »
“Careless discharge of smoking materials” is the official cause of a fire that destroyed a Wellington home, Friday night. Full Story »
Wellington resident Doug Smith remembers his time served during the Vietnam War. Full Story »
Police looking for K-9 suspect for rabies information Full Story »
Veteran's Day program to be held, Wednesday. Full Story »
Charles Bergman, 73, of Oxford, Kansas, died Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Full Story »
Photos from the 2008 Parade of Lights and Chili Cook off. This years event will be Nov. 30th. Chili sampling will begin at 5pm and the parade will begin at 6pm in Wright Park and wind its way to Front Street. Full Story »
A Mullinville man accused of shooting his wife was charged Monday with first-degree murder. Full Story »
To some conservatives, President Obama's plans to overhaul health care represents another effort to take control of Americans' lives. Full Story »
The inquisition of bail bondsman Rebecca Escalante was postponed Friday,, when the court granted her request for a reasonable time frame within which to find an attorney. Full Story »
Area lawmakers are weighing options for plugging a looming budget gap, which got even larger this week. Full Story »
BLACKWELL — A Friday night drug raid resulted in the immediate arrest of a Blackwell, Okla., man and the eventual arrest of a Wichita school teacher Saturday. Full Story »
Burden native and military veteran Brian Friend was invited to tell his story in the nation's capital on Veterans Day at an event featuring First Lady Michelle Obama; Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden; and other important figures from the worlds of politics, service and the military. Full Story »
The Arkansas City Board of Education on Monday delayed taking action on a proposed refinancing of the local school district's outstanding bonds that were sold in 1999. Full Story »
Mackinzy Campbell, 6, and her sister, Mersades, 7, were served generous portions of food at Sacred Heart Catholic Church's annual Turkey Dinner Monday night. Full Story »
Gloria Clover, 69, of Arkansas City, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at her residence. Memorial services are pending. Cremation has been effected. Full Story »
Most Americans want their president to succeed, especially the first black president. Those objecting vigorously to president Obama, it has nothing to do with his skin color but where he's trying to take our country. His policies are what we see as terrifying. Full Story »
I have worked for years with no health insurance, either because it was not available or barely covered one lab or X-ray, or because I could not afford private insurance at $450 to $600 a month. Full Story »
I noticed the political cartoon in the Nov. 2 Salina Journal. It depicted the last Japanese soldier still fighting World War II and a climate-change denier, asking advice from the soldier. Ha, ha, I get it. Just another example of the right finally giving up its lost cause. Real funny. Full Story »
My family really enjoyed Boorama. It was great to see so many people downtown. It was great to see so businesses offering treats to the children of Salina. What was not so great was the amount of cigarette smoking that was going on. Full Story »
One of the major problems in our country today is energy. The major source of our energy comes from fossil fuels. The major portion of these fossil fuels comes from areas of the world that do not have our best interests at heart. Full Story »
After months of hard work from city staff, the consultant and the public, the city of El Dorado received the 2009 Pioneer Award for their 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Full Story »
Every year, Central Kansas Prison Ministry takes some time in the Fall to honor volunteers, have a fund raising auction and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. Full Story »
Partners in Education and The Brock Poe Memorial Baseball Fund has requested that $4,505.80 be given to USD 490 to make improvements to the EHS baseball field. Full Story »
Butler County 4-H’ers took a walk “on the green carpet” Saturday evening during the 2009 Butler County 4-H Achievement Night banquet and awards presentation. Full Story »
At approximately 9:05 p.m. Monday El Dorado police were dispatched to the 100 block of N. Orchard for a report of a juvenile male with a gunshot wound. Full Story »
CASA: A Voice for Children Inc. invites residents to witness the fifth round of its beauty pageant spoof “Men in Tights.” Full Story »
The Newton American Association of University Women invites the public to a presentation from Marilyn Wolgemuth, volunteer for Alliance to Recognize and End Abuse. Full Story »
At first glance, nothing seems abnormal on William Street in the Careyville neighborhood. Full Story »
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and shoppers in Newton will get to see plenty of festive flavor — and have a chance to win gift certificates — at the seventh-annual Taste of Christmas. Full Story »
Falls from shopping carts are among the leading causes of head injuries in young children, with one- and two-year-olds having the highest incidents of shopping cart-related injuries in the United States Full Story »
Augusta city planners voted 4-1 Monday to approve a conditional use permit for the bed & breakfast proposal at 9655 SW Pampas Road. Butler County officials said the use falls within the comprehensive plan and would be permissible in Augusta’s growth area. Full Story »
Saturday scores Rose Hill 24, Abilene 8 Topeka Hayden 14, Andover 7 Rose Hill will play at Buhler at 7 p.m. next Friday. Andover is eliminated from the playoffs. Full Story »
Citizen submits bill for drainage improvement work Full Story »
Report expected at Monday night School Board meeting Full Story »
Raw waterline to be moved on refinery grounds Full Story »
A model displays a creation by pastry chef Masato Motohashi during the Tokyo Sweets Collection. AP/Itsuo Inouye
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