7 years ago
Sprint could soon put its headquarters on the market. The wireless carrier announced plans yesterday including the possible sale of its Overland Park, Kansas headquarters. The company, which is working out the details of a proposed merger with T-Mobile, would then lease out part of the campus. Sprint occupies 11 of the 20 buildings on its two-decade-old ...

7 years ago
The Reno County Health Department is investigating five cases of whooping cough. Officials say the current cases include patients who are infants, adults and school-aged. Symptoms of whooping cough include a runny nose, a low-grade fever, and coughing fits. Health officials are asking people to make sure their families are vaccinated. Source: MetroSource News

7 years ago
Two Jewell County deputies who were shot on duty are continuing to recover. The two deputies were shot Tuesday when 40-year-old Jason Whitson went into the sheriff's office in Mankato, asked to see a deputy and then opened fire. Whitson later shot and killed himself after leading law enforcement on a chase into Ottawa County. The Kansas ...

7 years ago
Three people are dead following a fiery crash in Ellsworth County. The Kansas Highway Patrol says a pickup truck was traveling on Interstate-70 yesterday morning when it struck the back of a semi trailer, went into a ditch and caught fire. Reginald Miller and Darrin Stutzman of Arthur, Illinois and Matthew Herschberger of Arcola, Illinois died in ...

7 years ago
There have been recent reports of someone approaching Wichita State students on campus to ask about their interest in a Bible study. Somehow this got linked to a social media “story” where this was merely a ruse to cover human trafficking. With the help of information supplied from our WSU community, the WSU Police Department ...

7 years ago
A nationally renowned artist highlights this week's Friday Night Live in Salina. According to Salina Arts and Humanities, Jill Cohn is performing at 7:00 p.m. in Campbell Plaza. Lawn chairs are encouraged and coolers allowed, but no glass bottles. This event is kid-friendly and admission is free, supported by Friday Night Live. Songstress Jill Cohn returns to Salina ...

7 years ago
Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting in Stafford County. Deputies were called to a home in Seward yesterday morning and found 35-year-old Adrianne Martin dead from a gunshot wound. A man was found suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says Martin and the wounded man are acquaintances, and no suspects are being sought. Source: MetroSource ...

7 years ago
A man who was arrested with 471 pounds of marijuana in his van pleaded guilty today to drug trafficking. According to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister's office, 41-year-old Mark Berg of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana. According to court documents, a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper noticed the van ...

7 years ago
A Salina woman is the first winner in a new Kansas Lottery game. According to the lottery, congratulations are in order for Sarah Weis of Salina, the first winner in the Kansas Lottery’s “Lucky Fan” promotion with Kansas State University. Weis and a guest have won VIP tickets to the September 1 game against South Dakota ...

7 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a theft after some high-end surveying equipment was stolen from a job site. Police Sergeant Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that sometime Monday between 9:30am and 12:30pm, someone removed a Sokkia GPS unit off a 7-foot pole and then left the area. Police say a work crew from Smoky Hill Construction was using ...

7 years ago
A Salina South High School student was rushed to the hospital on Monday after being hit by a car near the school. According to Police Sergeant Brent Rupert, a 14-year-old female was crossing E. Magnolia Street at Edward when she was struck by a car driven by a 17-year-old male student. Police say a driver in ...