9 years ago
The I-135/I-70 Drug Task Force made three arrests on Tuesday after a controlled drug buy was made by an informant at a house located at 1920 Larson. Police learned of drug activity from concerned citizens in the area that led to the investigation and arrest of 48-year-old Matthew J. Carlson, Mandy M. Rodgers, 37 and John ...

9 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office provided more details on a high speed pursuit that began on N. Hedville Road and ended in Marion County Wednesday afternoon. Authorities arrested 24-year-old Michael Thomas of Loveland, Colorado after road spikes were used to disable his 1995 Honda Accord and end a 45-minute chase. According to Captain Brent Melander with the ...

9 years ago
The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce is offering a new way to better connect with the community, and with what's happening in the community. Chamber Membership and Community Relations Associate Hayley Morrical Thursday morning unveiled a new app. She said that the Salina Chamber App features categories such as Stay, Shop, Dine, Transportation, and Things to ...

9 years ago
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake has shaken part of northern Kansas. The Kansas Geological Survey says the quake struck Wednesday about 15 miles northwest of Hays. No damage has been reported. Scientists say damage is not likely in earthquakes below magnitude 4.0. It was centered about 150 miles away from the quake-prone Kansas counties of Harper and Sumner. ...

9 years ago
Authorities say a man has died after a Wichita traffic stop led to a shooting and crash. Lt. Lin Dehning of the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office says shots were fired after a deputy stopped a driver early Thursday. It wasn't immediately clear whether the suspect or the deputy fired the shots. Dehning says there are no ...

9 years ago
A Labor Day candidate forum is planned in Salina. Salina’s first general election candidate forum will start on this Labor Day Monday. It will be at Ad Astra Books and Coffee. 18 local, state and federal candidates vying for local support will participate. The Salina Area Workers Coalition,  a local non-profit volunteer organization, is hosting the forum. Each ...

9 years ago
A celebration 149 years in the making is planned in Abilene. This Labor Day weekend is the 149th Chisholm Trail Anniversary celebration, and will kick off a year of celebrations leading up to the big 150th. Planned events include the "Saddle Up, Let's Ride!" parade which will include welcoming back the Texas longhorn cattle down the ...

9 years ago
Time to hit the road to help the rhinos at Rolling Hills Zoo. "They are endangered and they're beautiful, wonderful creatures and we are raising money for them," said Tracy Allen, Sales and Events Manager at Rolling Hills. Allen joined in on the KSAL Morning News Wednesday with a reminder for listeners, that Zoo Brew is coming ...

9 years ago
A federal judge has narrowed a lawsuit filed by a former employee of Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach's office who claims she was fired for refusing to attend prayer services there. But Topeka attorney Gary Laughlin said Wednesday that U.S. District Judge Sam Crow's order allows Courtney Canfield to pursue her most important religious discrimination ...

9 years ago
A suspicious fire destroys a pickup truck. Salina Police were called to the scene of  a vehicle fire in the 600 block of W. Walnut at about 9:30pm Tuesday night. Police say the 1989 Chevy Silverado was fully engulfed in flames when Salina Fire crews arrived. Investigators say the fire originated inside the cab and is considered suspicious. The ...

9 years ago
Officials from the University of Missouri Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy have announced that Jay Sexton, an internationally acclaimed historian, has been named the inaugural Kinder Institute Chair in Constitutional Democracy. Sexton, who will begin his position at MU on Sept. 1, will be leaving his position as lecturer and tutorial fellow at the University ...