TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The head of the Kansas National Guard says officials will work closely with employees being laid off at maintenance facilities to help them find benefits and new jobs. Major General Lee Tafanelli said yesterday (FRI) the facilities in Salina and at Fort Riley are among five nationwide where the Defense Department has decided to cut spending. The sites rebuild and refurbish military equipment for the Defense Department.
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita officials say the city's bus system could be out of money by 2015, and taxpayers will be asked to help keep the buses running. The Wichita Eagle reports transit director Steve Spade is conducting an internal review of the system, including quality of service, accuracy of schedules and vehicle maintenance.
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Officials say recreation is again permitted on the Arkansas River through downtown Wichita. Recreation was prohibited for the last two weeks because the water was too high. The city's recreation director, Doug Kupper, announced yesterday (FRI) the water level had dropped enough to allow canoes and kayaks back on the river.
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SALINA, Kan. (AP) — A central Kansas man has been convicted of trying to kill a Highway Patrol trooper in a shootout last October. The Salina Journal reports 31-year-old Jason Gleason of Lyons was found guilty yesterday (FRI) of attempted first-degree murder and five other charges.