12 months ago
Local chapters of nonprofit organizations based or operating in Kansas – that actively promote wildlife conservation and the hunting and fishing heritage – may still apply for Commission Big Game Permits by January 15, 2024. Kansas’ Commission Big Game Permit program allows eligible organizations a chance to draw one of seven special big game permits from the Kansas Department ...

12 months ago
Kansas State Parks, in partnership with the Ford Bronco Wild Fund, are excited to announce that Tuttle Creek State Park has been awarded a grant for a TrackMaster Series 2 track chair to increase accessibility for the public. According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, with a percentage of funds from the sale of ...

12 months ago
A 15-year-old Brookville boy was hurt in a single-vehicle crash when a pickup he was driving rolled multiple times Friday evening. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 15-year-old Ethan Phillips was driving a Ford F350 pickup on US Highway 81 'headed north in Ottawa County. The truck entered the median and went airborne. It then rolled ...

12 months ago
An interim president will take over at Bethany College after the new year. According to the school, Dr. Steve Eckman has been appointed as interim president for the next 12-18 months. Currently serving as the Chancellor at York University in York, Nebraska, Dr. Eckman brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership in ...

12 months ago
A two-story farm house is now in ashes after a fire destroyed the structure earlier this week. Captain Jim Hughes with the Saline County Sheriff's Office tells KSAL News that the fire was discovered on Thursday just before noontime after a couple of young men arrived at the property located at 12248 S. Solomon Road to ...

12 months ago
Kansas motorists are spending a little less to top off the tank as they head into the final weekend of 2023. As reported by Triple-A, the average price for a gallon of regular fell yesterday in the Sunflower State to a tenth over $2.73, this as the corresponding national figure dipped a fraction to just over ...

12 months ago
2024 will mark 25 years of Rolling Hills Zoo. According to the Zoo, they will  celebrate their 25th Anniversary, marking a remarkable quarter-century of wildlife conservation, education, and community engagement. Commemorating this momentous milestone, the Zoo is gearing up for a year-long celebration filled with special events and activities. October 26, 1999, remains an unforgettable date etched ...

12 months ago
A high speed pursuit ends with a drug related arrest in Salina. Police Captain Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that early Thursday morning around 3am, an officer on patrol turned to follow a car in the area of Prescott and Montrose, prompting the driver to accelerate. Police say the 1998 Nissan Sentra reached speeds of 68mph in ...

12 months ago
An actor who has appeared on stage and on screen will speak at Kansas Wesleyan University's graduation this spring. According to KWU, distinguished alumnus Jernard Burks ’90 will serve as the 2024 Commencement speaker. “I’m truly honored to be selected as the 2024 Commencement speaker,” said Burks, “And I’m excited to share a few life lessons that ...

12 months ago
A family friendly event will allow Salina to ring in New Year’s Eve early on December 31st. The annual Noon Year’s Eve event is scheduled at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center. According to Salina Parks and Recreation, they are ringing in 2024 with their Annual Noon Year’s Eve Party from 11am until 1pm. Noon Year’s Eve is ...

12 months ago
The Kansas Highway Patrol is reporting a busy Christmas holiday weekend. According to the agency, among other things troopers  orked two deadly crashes and made seven DUI arrests. In addition, troopers also issued 370 speeding tickets and 23 tickets to people for not wearing their seat belts.