5 years ago
The Kansas Wesleyan University Board of Trustees has approved $800,000 in capital improvements to campus, improvements to buildings that will begin in the coming weeks. Another $200,000 will be allocated toward additional scholarships; all of the funds have come from donors. “We are excited to move forward with these campus improvements, and we thank the Board ...

5 years ago
Several Salina organizations are partnering to offer a program on the topic of Alzheimer's prevention. OCCK, Inc., Residence 600, and Salina Family YMCA are hosting two free 5-week Lifestyle Empowerment for Alzheimer’s Prevention (LEAP) programs. According to OCCK, designed by experts at the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center, LEAP equips individuals with the tools and information necessary to ...

5 years ago
One person was killed in a wrong-way head-on crash on a northeast Kansas highway. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, for an unknown reason 19-year-old Joseph McIntyre from St. Marys, Kansas, was driving a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck westbound in the eastbound lane of U.S. 24 Highway. He struck an on-coming 1998 Ford Explorer ...

5 years ago
Mayors across the United States are recognizing a growing movement that is dedicated to encouraging individuals and organizations to “go the extra mile” in service and volunteerism. Today, November 1, 550+ mayors have  declared as  “Extra Mile Day.” Salina and Mayor Davis in partnership with Salina Area United Way join the list. “Extra Mile Day celebrates individuals ...

5 years ago
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying three people who allegedly stole several thousand dollars of electronics from a Salina store.  The crime is this week's Salina Crimestoppers crime of the week. According to police, on October 21st between 6:30 – 6:45 PM, three persons allegedly worked together to steal $2,210 worth of electronics ...

5 years ago
Bethany College professor Rande Repp recently returned from the Commercial UAV Expo Americas 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Keynote speakers included James Bridenstine, Administrator of NASA, who expanded on NASA’s “A Vision For the Future” presentation, which includes the expanding use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) aka “drones”. The non-profit group DroneResponders hosted a portion of ...

5 years ago
As the recreation season comes to an end two bodies of water in Salina remain among four across the state which are still unsafe.Health warnings in effect for the lake at Lakewood Park and the pond at Jerry Ivey Park. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment,  in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks ...

5 years ago
A new president will take over leadership of one of the largest colleges in Kansas. Jay Golden has been named the new President of Wichita State University. According to the school, Golden, is a leading researcher in environmental sustainability and an advocate for applied learning and economic development. Golden will become Wichita State’s 14th President in January ...

5 years ago
There were no tricks from mother nature a day after snow fell across the area , but it was a little chilly for the little ghost and goblins out seeking treats on Thursday. Large crowds gathered at several locations, where safe trick-or-teat events were being held. Salina Police hosted a safe trick-or-treat event. "Cops and Costumes" featured ...

5 years ago
A mountain lion which was found in Kansas earlier this year may be part of a group from South Dakota / Western Nebraska. The mountain lion was found back on January 31st in rural Rooks County. It had been shot and killed. According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism their biologists had tissue samples ...

5 years ago
A Salina man wanted on a couple of warrants tried to outrun police on his bicycle. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that an officer on patrol recognized 34-year-old Casey Zach riding his bike and pulled along side him in the 700 block of S.9th, telling him to stop so the officer could talk to ...