5 years ago
The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) has increased their alert level to Energy Emergency Alert Level 2 as extended cold temperatures continue to strain the regional power grid. Current conditions make additional controlled, temporary emergency electricity reductions a strong possibility from around midnight through 11:00 Wednesday morning. As a result, Evergy remains on standby in the ...

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A teenager was shot and killed in the Lincoln County community of Beverly. Lincoln County Sheriff Deputies were called to a home on North 30th Road in Beverly on Monday evening. They found a 15-year-old girl suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead at Salina Regional Health Center. Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents and the ...

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Kansas Wesleyan announced its newest Eisenhower Scholarship recipient, Shaquoia Williams, on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Williams (Wichita, Kan./Wichita Heights HS) will major in Biomedical Chemistry at KWU, with an eye towards a future career in veterinary science. “We’re excited to have Shaquoia become a part of the KWU family,” said Ken Oliver, vice president of Advancement, Admissions and ...

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A vehicle is stolen from north Salina while the owner was waiting for it to warm up. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a 1999 Mercury Sable is stolen from the drive way of a home at 152 N. 8th St. at 3:55 a.m., Saturday. The victim had started the vehicle to allow it ...

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A man and his dogs are able to escape without harm when their home near New Cambria goes up in flames. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that deputies and Rural Fire District No. 5 were sent to 3192 N. Weaver Rd.--a mile north of New Cambira--for a residential fire at 10:22 p.m. Monday. The ...

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Kansas State University's Polytechnic Campus and Salina USD 305 have partnered to create the new Polytechnic Center for Applied Technology Studies. This academy provides an opportunity for eligible high school students to earn industry-recognized credentials, receive college credit for general education requirements and complete dual credits for an associate degree during high school. The PolyCATS Academy ...

5 years ago
Enrollment for 2021 health insurance has re-opened. According to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's Office, residents have access to a Special Enrollment Period to sign up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance plans between February 15, 2021 and May 15, 2021, in addition to Medicare and Medicaid benefits. The Special Enrollment Period was opened by a January ...

5 years ago
One South Central Kansas Lottery player woke up to a sweet surprise on Valentine’s Day after winning a $50,000 Powerball prize from the Saturday night drawing. According to the Kansas Lottery, the player’s ticket matched four numbers and the Powerball to win. The winning numbers on February 13, 2021, were 20 – 28 – 33 – ...

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The Capitol Graduate Research Summit, annually held at the Kansas state capitol in Topeka, has been moved to a virtual program for 2021. The summit, in its 18th year, is an annual showcase of research conducted by graduate students from the Kansas Regents institutions. This year’s summit will be available online by Thursday, Feb. 18, for ...

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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is issuing a State of Disaster Emergency due to the extreme cold impacting the state. The declaration was issued because natural gas providers have been put under stress due to increased demand. Kelly is urging residents to conserve energy in order to ensure a continued supply of natural gas and electricity and to ...

5 years ago
Forecast wind chills range from around 20 degrees below zero in southeast Kansas to around 35 degrees below zero in north central Kansas. At these values, frostbite can occur in 20-30 minutes on exposed skin. So avoid or limit your time outdoors and dress warmly. If traveling by car, make sure you have a blanket ...