4 years ago
Kansas is on the list of 11 states linked to a nationwide salmonella outbreak. This according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which lists a total of 16 recorded illnesses linked to recent online sales of small turtles. Six of the cases reportedly required hospitalizations. Health officials say those infected with salmonella are likely to ...

4 years ago
Toxic blue green algae has prompted state health officials to issue public health advisories for 18 different bodies of water across the state, including a pond at a Salina park. According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, a harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and ...

4 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is looking for the public's help in its search for a hit and run suspect. Undersheriff Brent Melander tells KSAL News that on Wednesday around 2:15 p.m., a vehicle struck a bicyclist in the bike lane going south on N. Ohio near the intersection with E. Stimmel Road. The vehicle allegedly ...

4 years ago
An SUV in a shop for repairs reportedly had a gun stolen from it. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a 67-year-old Salina man reported a .44 caliber gun was stolen from his 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer at some point over the past couple of weeks. The victim told police that the vehicle was undergoing ...

4 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.

4 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 ...

4 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. ...

4 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 ...

4 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 ...

4 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 ...

4 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 ...