11 years ago
A Solomon woman died at Salina Regional after getting in a wreck on Simpson Road near the Ottawa County border. Rebekah Lehman, 62, was driving her 2003 Ford Explorer northbound on Simpson Road around 2PM when she lost control of her SUV on the gravel road. The vehicle overturned, and within the hour, a passerby reported ...

11 years ago
The Kansas Highway Patrol is reviewing its no-tattoo policy, and asking for input from the public. According to the agency, the patrol is short in manpower statewide. In addressing this shortage, the agency is exploring ways of attracting more applicants for its trooper and other vacant positions. As an agency with a background of history and tradition ...

11 years ago
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - A former beauty queen from Kansas who hosted an adventure TV show has pleaded guilty to killing a grizzly bear in Alaska without a state tag. The sentence for Theresa Vail, issued Wednesday, includes one year of probation and a $750 fine. A charging document says Vail held a single bear tag and ...

11 years ago
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - A Lawrence High School graduate has created a nonprofit to funnel donations to Kansas schools while the state Legislature overhauls the school funding system. 2010 graduate Thomas Wheatley has named the charity OurKansas. Donors can pick from four plans, ranging from $4.49 to $12.69 per month. Fifty percent of donations go toward a ...

11 years ago
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -  The Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners is seeking information about a man who is reportedly impersonating a veterinarian. The board says 49-year-old Danny Thomas is using the alias Chase McKnight. The man treated several horses and has done free spay and neutering services in Cowley County. He's described as a white man, ...

11 years ago
The community had a chance to meet and greet a man who will be making a big difference in Salina. The Greater Salina Community Foundation hosted an open house Thursday evening for new President and Executive Director Bill Grevas. Grevas brings over twenty years of non-profit and development experience, thirteen of those working with the Kansas ...

11 years ago
A months long investigation into what authorities describe as a "large scale drug distribution group" in the Salina area culminated this week with multiple agencies working together to execute four search warrants, and in the process seizing a large amount of drugs and guns. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, on Tuesday of this week ...

11 years ago
Salina Downtown Inc. has a new person in charge. According to the organization, Penny Bettles has been prompted to Managing Director.  This promotion will fill the immediate void for the Executive Director’s position. “The decision was an easy one for the board as Penny has several years of experience with Salina Downtown and has done an excellent ...

11 years ago
An upcoming meeting could lead to finalizing plans to construct a dog park in Salina. Animal Service Manager Vanessa Cowie from the Salina Animal Shelter tells KSAL News that the final location is still in play, even though Salina's East Crawford Recreation Area has already been recommended. The Parks and Rec Advisory Board will be meeting on ...

11 years ago
Three earthquakes capable of causing moderate damage have been recorded in northwestern Oklahoma, and felt in parts of eight states including Kansas. The U.S. Geological Survey reports a magnitude 4.7 quake hit just before 10:30 p.m. Wednesday about 20 miles northwest of Fairview and a magnitude 4.8 quake struck about a half mile away less than ...

11 years ago
Kansas lawmakers plan to have meetings Sunday before their annual session opens, and a gathering for Senate Republicans is closed to the public. Senate Majority Leader Terry Bruce's office confirmed that GOP senators plan to meet at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Kansas Bankers Association headquarters in west Topeka. His office described it as a pre-session ...