6 years ago
A Junction City Police Officer has been  arrested in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident while on duty. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, On Monday agents arrested Junction City Police Lieutenant Jason Waryan. The Junction City Police Department contacted the KBI at approximately 1 p.m. on Monday to request an investigation into an alleged ...

6 years ago
The all volunteer Civil Air Patrol is continuing its support in aiding with disaster response in Kansas.  According to the Kansas Wing, their volunteers continue to support the Kansas Division of Emergency Management and other agencies in responding to the severe weather and flooding currently impacting Kansas.  Kansas Wing was activated on May 21, and ...

6 years ago
High water is causing issues at an area lake. As lake levels continue to rise, multiple areas of Kanopolis Lake, including all boat ramps, are closed. According to information from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Toruism and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kanopolis State Park is closed. For safety concerns, all traffic is ...

6 years ago
A little storm damage did not deter a large crowd of over 100 strong from gathering in Salina on a windy, warm ,and humid Memorial Day to remember, and honor, those who have died so that we might all be free. Following brief cemetery services at Gypsum Hill Cemetery and at Roselawn Cemetery, events culminated with ...

6 years ago
Brief but intense wind preceding a squall line of severe thunderstorms early Monday morning caused significant limb, tree, and utility pole damage across Salina. A squall line of thunderstorms passed over much of Central Kansas. It roared through the Salina area at around 1:30 in the morning. The gust front leading the way produced wind in ...

6 years ago
A week commemorating the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion will be held at the Eisenhower Presidential Library, June 1-6. Plan now to join in the variety of free public programs and activities. The Library will also offer free admission to all exhibits on Saturday, June 1, and Thursday, June 6. Events kick off at noon ...

6 years ago
The much anticipated opening of Salina's Kenwood Cove Waterpark for its 10th season has been delayed. The water park's opening on Saturday, and again on Sunday was postponed due to low air temperatures and the stormy forecast. Staff will continue to monitor temperatures and the forecast. They hope to open for the seaon on Memorial Day. Kenwood Cove ...

6 years ago
Zoos in Kansas are receiving tiger and lion pelts that federal agents seized from wildlife traffickers. According to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister, his office donated the pelts to the Topeka Zoo and the Sedgwick County Zoo. The pelts were seized by agents of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service who were enforcing federal laws aimed at ...

6 years ago
Tuttle Creek reservoir elevations have continued to rise due to wet conditions across the Kansas and Missouri River basins.  Currently Tuttle Creek flood pool is 88% occupied, leaving minimal space to store flood waters.  Due to the limited flood storage available and possible reservoir releases, the River Pond and Rocky Ford Areas of Tuttle Creek ...

6 years ago
Officials caution people living in or near high-water areas to not be surprised if they see more wildlife than usual. According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism, animals living near flooding bodies of water or in low-lying areas will be forced to temporarily move to other locations to survive. They could congregate on ...

6 years ago
KANSAS CITY -- Royals starter Jorge López , who may be losing his grip on a spot in the rotation, had another rough outing in Kansas City's 6-5 loss to the Yankees on Saturday night, which gave New York a doubleheader sweep. The Yankees won the first game, 7-3. Lopez gave up five runs and six hits ...