2 years ago
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is taking steps to address wildfires in the state. The governor announced the creation of the Wildfire Task Force yesterday. The group, which will be led by Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam, will create recommendations for how communities can prevent, respond to and recover from wildfires.

2 years ago
A man from Junction City was hurt when his car went on a wild ride after he intentionally drove into oncoming traffic on Interstate 70. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 1997 Mercury Sable was headed east when the driver intentionally drove across the median into westbound traffic. The car then vaulted from the north ...

2 years ago
A couple of the most successful christian artists of all time are planning a stop in Salina this upcoming holiday season. Multi-platinum, Grammy winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith are joining forces once again to co-bill their popular Christmas tour this upcoming holiday season, where they will be joined by special guest Michael Tait of the Newsboys. ...

2 years ago
Parade entries are being accepted The Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair Parade. According to the museum, they are seeking parade entries and invite everyone to you to participate. Parade applications must be returned by Friday, September 2, in order to participate.There is no entry fee. Fill out an application online or download at smokyhillmuseum.org under the Street ...

2 years ago
A crash in Ottawa County Wednesday morning sent three people to the hospital in Salina. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2005 Ford Focus was headed west on Sunset Road while at the same time a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban was headed north on US 81 Highway. The Focus failed to yield to on coming traffic ...

2 years ago
Tri-Rivers Fair offers new reasons to come out to the county fair in 2022. The Tri-Rivers Fair schedule may look different this year starting Saturday, July 30 and runningTuesday, Aug. 2 through Saturday, Aug. 6, after the 2021 decision to demolish the Tri-RiversStadium to make space for the construction of new tennis courts. However, the Saline ...

2 years ago
A California company that provides repair work on wind turbines is listed as the victim in a Salina theft case. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that sometime between 11:30pm Monday and 6:45am Tuesday, someone removed a case from the back of a work truck that contained a specialized pneumatic tool worth $7,000. Police say the ...

2 years ago
Professionals looking to become leaders and advance their careers in their respective industries will now have the option to expand their knowledge and skills with a new online degree, the Master of Science in integrated systems design and dynamics, offered by K-State Salina. Available in eight-week course structures, this program is designed for working professionals to develop ...

2 years ago
A man is dead following an explosion at an oil well site in Harper County. Authorities say two men were welding at a site north of Attica yesterday when some type of gas buildup exploded. Fifty-seven-year-old Charles Weber was killed, and a 27-year-old man was flown to a Wichita hospital for treatment. The incident is under investigation.

2 years ago
Dozens of animals are removed from a hoarding situation in Mulvane. Sedgwick County Animal Control officials say nearly 100 cats, an unknown number of dogs and a pig were removed from a property in Mulvane on July 14th. Officials say the animals are being treated for a variety of illnesses. Donations for the rescued animals can be ...

2 years ago
A man is under arrest for allegedly filming and live-streaming children at a Garden City swimming pool. City employees were notified on July 7th that someone had livestreamed children at Garden Rapids' Big Pool. The suspect, 57-year-old William Joe Bolin, was arrested on Monday and booked for sexual exploitation of a child as well as drug possession. A ...