2 years ago
A rule that prevents utilities from disconnecting Kansas customers during extreme cold takes effect when November arrives. According to the Kansas Corporation Commission, the Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Tuesday, November 1 and remain in effect through March ...

2 years ago
Kansas is #9 for number of ghost sightings per capita, according to Porch’s latest data study. According to the organization, utilizing ghost sighting reports from the Ghosts of America website as well as Census Bureau data (for population statistics), they were able to determine where the ghostliest places in the US are. Key findings:  Maine is the ...

2 years ago
This time of year marks the period when vehicle-deer collisions increase, and Kansas roadways are no exception. That’s why the Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, and AAA Kansas are offering helpful tips to assist drivers as they navigate Kansas roadways, including what to do if motorists have ...

2 years ago
Temperatures are dropping and leaves are falling which means Halloween is quickly approaching. While the holiday is not always thought to be overly risky in terms of food safety, any time perishable foods are left out can be a nightmare.  “Perishable foods such as meat and cheese trays, pasta dishes or finger sandwiches should be kept ...

2 years ago
K-State Salina is one of 87 organizations across Kansas to be selected for the 2023 Leadership Transformation Grant. According to the school, the competitive grant, through the Kansas Leadership Center, will help K-State Salina continue cultivating a culture that embraces change, tackles problems and seizes opportunities. As part of the Leadership Transformation Grant, K-State Salina has been ...

2 years ago
Prices at the pump continue to decline throughout the Sunflower State. As reported by Triple-A, the average price for a gallon of regular fell to just over three-dollars-and-40-cents, this as the corresponding national figure settled to three-76. Prices remain lowest in Georgia, which posted a per-gallon figure of just under three-18 on Thursday. Meanwhile, costs were highest ...

2 years ago
Officials at the Hutchinson Zoo are confirming a single case of avian flu. According to a zoo spokesperson, a person not affiliated with the zoo brought the Canada goose to the facility amid signs it had contracted the deadly disease. Recognizing that the goose was exhibiting signs of the disease, zoo officials reportedly euthanized it. Samples sent ...

2 years ago
Authorities are looking for a stolen truck and the thief who took it. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that sometime between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, someone jumped into a blue, 1995 GMC Sierra pickup - found the key in the visor and drove away from the 1700 block of E. Old 40 ...

2 years ago
Salina Police are seeking tips in a case involving a recent business burglary. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on Friday, October 7th, officers received a report of a burglary at Reanimated Customs, 1745 N. 9th St. In the early morning hours, an employee noticed movement on the ...

2 years ago
A man is facing felony charges after allegedly vandalizing over a dozen law enforcement vehicles. According to the Geary County Sheriff's Office, during the early morning hours Thursday, agency vehicles were the target of vandalism when tires were slashed on 11 patrol units while parked in the lot at 9th and Franklin streets. After viewing security video, ...

2 years ago
The Tammy Walker Cancer Center’s Medical Oncology and Hematology Department has received a three-year re-certification from the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®). According to Salina Regional Health Center, the voluntary program is an effort to help medical oncology practices assess the quality of care they provide patients using nationally recognized standards. ...