Salina Legislators Come Home For Q & A Session

Courage is often talked about but seldom witnessed

Every American must have the opportunity to pursue college or vocational training.

The most important issue of the legislative session is being hashed out behind closed doors.

After the 2012 election put the entire Legislature under conservative Republican control, Gov. Sam Brownback touted Kansas as a "red-state model" for the nation.

Kansas lawmakers might be at an impasse regarding how to fund public education, but efforts to influence what is taught in the classroom continue unabated.

A French soldier was stabbed on the outskirts of Paris only days after a gruesome killing of a British soldier on a London street. The soldier was stabbed in the neck with a box cutter on Saturday. He was in uniform at...

A zoo worker at the South Lakes Wild Animal Park in England's Lake District has died after being attacked by a tiger on Friday. The victim, 24-year-old Sarah McClay, was described as a very experienced member of staff ...

After a week in virtual hiding and refusing to speak to reporters, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford went on the attack vehemently denying he is a drug user. "I do not use crack-cocaine, nor am I an addict of crack-cocaine. ...

A powerful 8.3 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s eastern coast Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.The quake’s epicenter was in the Sea of Okhotsk, at a depth of nearly 374 miles.No casualtie...

Two passengers aboard a U.K.-bound flight from Pakistan were arrested on suspicion of endangering an aircraft following an apparent incident over British airspace Friday.The British Ministry of Defense launched two RAF...

Gov. Dave Heineman of Nebraska said Saturday he would not be a candidate for the Senate seat in his state that will become vacant next year because Sen. Mike Johanns is not running for a second term. “After caref...

Speaking at the commencement ceremony at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told cadets that sexual harassment and sexual assault in the military are a “profound betra...

The Justice Department stopped short of saying that Attorney General Eric Holder O.K.’d the investigation into Fox News reporter James Rosen. But critics have seized on a comment Holder made last week, asking if ...

– 'the last full measure of devotion.'  And because they did, we are who we are today – a free and prosperous nation, the greatest in the world," he said.  "Every time a threat has risen, Americans ...

– with everyone watching us now -- all Americans across the country," Inhofe says."Second-grade teacher Tammy Glasgow kept praying with her students and reminding them how much she loved them as she and her student...

Sheriff Joe Arpaio's attorneys said Saturday they plan to appeal a federal judge's finding that the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, helmed by Arpaio, racially profiled Latinos while on immigration patrols. Complaints...

Record rainfall hitting the city of San Antonio, Texas, in the past 24 hours is causing widespread flooding, with at least one confirmed death. The National Weather Service says the city airport recorded about 10 inche...

The trucker whose oversized load bumped the steel framework of a Washington State bridge just before it collapsed will be interviewed today by investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board, who are on the...

A special needs Boy Scout Troop is set to retire over 2,000 American flags Saturday to benefit the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. According to the United States flag code, when an American flag is w...

Fire officials are warning folks to remember proper grill safety when lighting up the barbecue this Memorial Day Weekend. David Cherrone, Fire Marshall for Clay Township, outside of South Bend, Ind., says a common mist...

The supermodel who accompanied Jake Davidson to his prom may not have been Kate Upton, but the Los Angeles high school senior didn’t seem to mind one bit. Davidson, who was turned down by Upton after his YouTube ...

Hours after her arraignment, Amanda Bynes took to Twitter Friday night to tell her side of the story. “I only smoke tobacco I don’t drink or do drugs.  I’ve never had a bong in my life!” s...

May the 25 is worldwide Geek Pride Day! In honor of the occasion, global IT staffing and recruiting service Modis has conducted a survey in geek pride, finding that it’s no longer necessary for Americans today to...

Actor Tim Curry is recovering at his Hollywood Hills home after suffering a major stroke.The British actor, beloved by millions of Rocky Horror Picture Show fans for his role as transvestite Dr. Frank-N-Furtur, has bee...

While having Kelly Clarkson sitting on the judges' panel of American Idol sounds like a pretty awesome idea, it's not happening.  That's according to a rep for the singer, who tells The Hollywood Reporter that des...

May to September is prime time for fun at the amusement park, and with fun comes a little bit of danger. From frightening news reports to personal YouTube videos, there is no shortage of amusement-ride scares. But a ne...

The Mackinac Bridge in Michigan spans five miles and is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world with the roadway soaring more than 200 feet over Lake Michigan. The bridge's dimensions provide stunning views ...

A new report shows it really does pay to give careful attention to your health. A detailed analysis by the American Heart Association (AHA) shows the total annual costs of stroke in the U.S. are projected to increase t...

– their ages ranged from mid-20s to late 80s, and their test results varied -- the health department couldn't find a link among them. "You never want to assume that there isn't a connection, because as soon as you ...

Some patients' fears about being admitted to the hospital overnight might just be valid. A recent study of heart patients linked higher death rates with overnight admissions.Researchers at the University of Colorado re...