8 years ago
A single-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer truck hauling anhydrous ammonia near Salina prompted the closure of a stretch of Interstate 70 Thursday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a truck carrying anhydrous ammonia rolled onto its side, just east of the I 135 / I 70 junction.  An overhead sign was damaged in the crash. I 70, ...

8 years ago
The Salina Fieldhouse is opening its doors to host a unique event. A bi-weekly fall and winter farmers market will be held inside the facility. Beginning on October 3rd, the market will be held every other Tuesday from 4pm to 7pm. The market will be held through April of 2018. Market vendors include: C and C High ...

8 years ago
A couple of squirrels are blamed for disabling stoplights at a downtown Salina intersection. Traffic signals located at the intersection of N. Santa Fe Avenue and E. Ash Street were recently damaged. The city tells KSAL News that a set of squirrels got inside the pole. The squirrels chewed / destroyed the wires that run the ...

8 years ago
An art auction in Lindsborg is generating nationwide interest.  The Raymer Society is planing its sixth consignment art auction in Lindsborg. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct 7th, at 1:00 at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 224 South Main. In the three years since the first auction was held, interest in this event has ...

8 years ago
A Salina man was taken into custody on Wednesday after investigators allege he used his grandmother's debit card without permission. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 26-year-old Derrick Ellis made multiple purchases and several cash withdrawals without the consent of his grandmother who was in a nursing home in Lindsborg. Police say between May 5 ...

8 years ago
Chief Human Resources Officer Tom Blythe has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer for Saint Francis Community Services. In his new role, Blythe will provide strategic direction for residential programs and child and family services programs, which include adoption, reintegration, foster care, and family preservation. In addition, he will continue to oversee HR, training, systems ...

8 years ago
Sonic says it's aware of unusual activity involving customer credit cards. Reuters reports Sonic's credit card processor alerted the fast-food operator about the issue earlier this week. It's unclear how many accounts may be affected. Cybersecurity blog KrebsOnSecurity added the activity may have led to millions of stolen credit and debit card numbers being sold in underground ...

8 years ago
Clip on a helmet, stretch out your legs, and prepare to experience Tuttle Creek State Park in a whole new way! In celebration of national Bike Your Park Day on Sept. 30, a 5-mile guided bike ride will be offered at Tuttle Creek State Park, 5800 River Pond Rd A, Manhattan. The free, family-friendly event ...

8 years ago
The art has gone wild in a new gallery display at Rolling Hills Zoo. The zoo unveiled its new Art Gone Wild Gallery Show in the Earl Bane Gallery Wednesday evening. The display includes juried art, plein air art, and even animal art. Many of the art pieces which include paintings, masks, wood sculptures, and egg art were ...

8 years ago
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback is one step closer to joining the Trump administration. Brownback announced yesterday he will go before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee October 4th for a confirmation hearing on his ambassadorship. President Trump nominated Brownback to be ambassador for international religious freedom in July. If confirmed by the Senate, Brownback would move ...

8 years ago
The Kansas State Wildcats are gearing up for the Baylor Bears to open Big 12 Conference action. Voice of the Kansas State Wildcats Wyatt Thompson joined "In The Zone" on Wednesday to preview the upcoming showdown versus the 0-4 Bears. You can catch Wildcat Weekly with Wyatt every Wednesday between 6 and 7 pm on Sports Radio ...