7 years ago
While the odds are very low that you will be bit by a venomous snake in Kansas, that’s little consolation for anyone who ends up with a bite. Of the 42 species of snakes in Kansas, there are only four native venomous snakes you might encounter: the prairie rattlesnake – found in the western half ...

7 years ago
The Smoky Hill Museum is planning special fund-raising event. According to the museum, for one day only the museum store will hold a special sale. Multiple items will be included in the the sales event. They include: Select books and merchandise 75% off Select greeting cards 25 cents Discounted wrapping supplies and decorating item Selected small display ...

7 years ago
The Kansas Democratic party hasn’t had a gubernatorial primary since 1998. The unfamiliar competition this year is forcing Democrats across the state to wrestle with their identity ahead of the Aug. 7 election. Should their nominee be a candidate who aligns strictly with the progressive ideals of the party platform, or someone with broader appeal? Do ...

7 years ago
A small town in Central Kansas is kind of a big deal. Abilene was recently selected as Kansas's "Best Small Town to Visit". The designation comes from Policygenius, which selected one such community in every state. In making the selections Policygenius wrote: "When it comes time to pick your next travel destination, some of the more common cities ...

7 years ago
It’s the start of a new tradition: Starting this fall, Wichita State will have a marching band, "The Shocker Sound Machine". This is not your traditional marching band synonymous with football. Shocker Sound Machine (SSM) will be fast-moving, high-energy and more akin to performances by Drum Corps International. The new band will include brass, saxophone and a ...

7 years ago
A man from Hawaii led Kansas law enforcement on a multi-county high speed pursuit after allegedly attempting to steal fuel. According to the Russell County Sheriff's Office, late Thursday evening their dispatch received numerous calls regarding a grey vehicle acting suspiciously and attempting to steal fuel in the Fairport and Natoma areas. Shortly after these calls ...

7 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying the driver of a car who allegedly stole a trailer from a homestead north of Salina. Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that an alert neighbor noticed a black spray painted Ford Crown Victoria driving in the area. He snapped pictures of the vehicle ...

7 years ago
A two block joy ride ends in a crash with a 10-year-old boy at the wheel. Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that just several minutes after the boy drove off in his mother's car - he hit a parked vehicle near the intersection of College and Ash on Thursday afternoon around 3:30pm. Police say ...

7 years ago
Lottery players in Kansas have an opportunity to win over a half billion dollars in jackpot prizes this weekend. According to the Kansas Lottery, Friday night's Mega Millions drawing kicks off the weekend with a jackpot worth an estimated $422 million, including a cash option of $254.8 million.  This is the 6th largest Mega Millions jackpot ...

7 years ago
Water in a pond in a Salina Park remains unsafe. Jerry Ivey Park's pond is among the bodies of water in Kansas that remains under a public health warning for toxic blue-green algae. All other water facilities within the park (spray-grounds, restrooms, water fountains) are not subject to this warning. According to the Kansas Department of Health ...

7 years ago
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach says Kansas law, not federal law, should decide Kansas' elections. Kansas' solicitor general filed an addition to Kobach's appeal of a ruling that says he stepped over the line with a 2011 law that would have new voters in the state prove their citizenship. The solicitor general says federal law ...