KSCB News

Parkinson: Kan. Jobless Rate ‘Discouraging’ - March 11, 2010

The first Kansas unemployment report for 2010 is out, and Gov. Mark Parkinson calls the numbers "discouraging." In a report being released Wednesday, the state Department of Labor says Kansas' jobles...

Kansan Will Lead National Wheat Association - March 11, 2010

Jerry McReynolds was named president of the National Association of Wheat Growers, a Washington-based trade group, at the group's meeting Saturday in Anaheim, Calif. McReynolds had been vice president...

Oklahoma Unemployment Rate Down - March 11, 2010

Oklahoma's jobless rate declined to 6.7 percent in January. The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission reported Wednesday that Oklahoma's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 6.8 perc...

Football Hall of Famer, Actor Merlin Olsen Passes Away - March 11, 2010

Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen has died. He was 69. Utah State University assistant athletic media relations director Zach Fisher says Olsen died Wednesday nigh...

Justice Department Sues Garden City Tax Preparer - March 11, 2010

The U.S. Justice Department has sued the owner of a Garden City tax preparation business, alleging that his clients owe more than $2 million in unpaid taxes. in U.S. District Court. It seeks to perm...

Ty Jacobs is KJCCC Player of the Week - March 11, 2010

Seward County 2nd Baseman Ty Jacobs has been named the Jayhawk Conference Player of the Week. Jacobs put up big numbers on the week from a position that you do t normally see big numbers from at 2nd...

March Madness for Mustangs - March 10, 2010

The Southwestern Heights boys are in the state tournament for the first time since 1992. The 20-3 third seeded Mustangs play 19-4 Minneapolis Wednesday at 4:45 on 102.7, The Legend. Members of the Mus...

Liberal City Commission Meets - March 10, 2010

The Liberal City Commission met Tuesday evening at 6:30pm at the City Commission Chambers for their regularly scheduled meeting. Among the items on the agenda the City Commission approved EMC Insuranc...

Corey Haim Found Dead - March 10, 2010

Canadian actor Corey Haim has died in California after allegedly suffering a drug overdose. The 38-year-old star reportedly collapsed at his home in Oakwood in the early hours of Wednesday morning an...

Kansas Gov. to Sign Smoking Ban on Friday - March 10, 2010

Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson plans to sign a bill that will ban smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places. Parkinson has scheduled a ceremony for 10 a.m. Friday in the south wing of the St...