6 months ago
Kansas lawmakers are announcing an agreement on a tax relief package. Senate President Ty Masterson and House Speaker Dan Hawkins released a statement last night that confirmed an agreement with Governor Laura Kelly. The relief package implements a two-bracket tax code, includes multiple exemptions and cuts the tax on social security. Lawmakers are expected to return to Topeka ...

6 months ago
Gus Applequist is on a five year mission to capture the sights and sounds of the Smoky Hill River Festival - through the lens of his camera. The owner of Salina based Fili Creative and a talented crew of five employees are winding their way though tents and performers to film the action in Oakdale Park. "We're ...

6 months ago
A 75-year old Salina woman, received a call from scammer that said "they worked" for the Saline County Sheriff's "department." According to Lt. David Villanueva, the scammer is known to be a "James Williams" from the Sheriff's "department," called the 75-year old on June 13th, at 3:45 pm. "Williams" told the victim she did not show up ...

6 months ago
A yellow hustler rider lawn mower valued $4000, was stolen out of the Hometown Outdoor Power store, located on 821 N Broadway. According to Lt. David Villanueva, from the time period of June 1st - June 7th 12:00 pm the lawn mower was stolen. The missing lawn mower was reported to police on June 13th. No suspects ...

6 months ago
A 42-year old Salina male, was a victim of a burglary in his store that occurred June 13th on 500 Reynolds st. According to Lt. David Villanueva, in the afternoon an unknown subject forced their way into a window of the store, and stole hardware items. $200 Milwaukee drill $160 Milwaukee transfer pump $300 Milwaukee hammer ...

6 months ago
Salina Police are seeking tips in connection with financial card crimes. The crimes are this week's Salina Crime Stoppers Crime of the week. Police say on Thursday, June 6th at about 9:30 in the morning three males entered Rod’s Convenience store, 1339 N. 9th Street.  One of them purchased over a $1000 worth of lottery tickets ...

6 months ago
A large crowd gathered in Salina’s Oakdale Park Thursday to be a part of the official opening event of the 2024 Smoky Hill River Festival. Though it got cut short, the 38th SM Hanson Festival Jam officially started the annual party in the park. The Jam wasn't scheduled to start until 6:00. But there were fans ...

6 months ago
With summer wheat harvest underway, the Kansas Highway Patrol is urging extra caution on rural roads. According to the agency, it’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas, and they would like to remind motorists to use more caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines, and other implements. “With wheat harvest season beginning, you’ll ...

6 months ago
A public meeting to explore ways to improve broadband services in Saline County will take place in the Technology Center at the Salina Public Library on Tuesday, June 25 from 1pm to 3pm. Saline County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes tells KSAL News that the come and go format will allow citizens a chance to add their comments ...

6 months ago
A 48-year old Salina female was injured in a single-car crash June 12th. According to Sheriff Roger Soldan, deputies navigated to the US-81 highway, at milepost 159 around 6:08 pm, when Jennifer Alley was driving her Toyota Corolla and rolled multiple times into a ditch. Alley believed her rear tire on the driver's side blew out. Alley ...

6 months ago
A Budget King Motel employee was a victim of a residential burglary that occurred June 12th. According to Police Captain James Feldman, the 41-year old Salina male who lives at the motel, left his room at 10:00 am and reported unknown subjects entered his room during his absence. When the victim returned at 10:30 am, he noticed ...