5 years ago
While the 'Cats are away, the bands will play. On Saturday, Sept. 28, while the Wildcats play in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the cheers coming from Bill Snyder Family Stadium will be for high school marching bands from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma participating in Kansas State University's annual Central States Marching Festival. Known as one of the premier ...

5 years ago
Several students were injured after a school lock down in Lawrence. Police were called to Liberty Memorial Central Middle School yesterday morning after students alerted administrators about a possible gun brought to campus by a child. Administrators questioned the child and the school was placed on lock down as a precaution. Lawrence Police say parents started calling ...

5 years ago
A downtown sculpture which was reported missing Tuesday afternoon was returned by late Tuesday evening. Salina Downtown Inc. reported “Child’s Play”, a bronze sculpture, went missing sometime between Friday September 13th and Monday September 16th. Its was last seen leaning against the building on the northwest corner of Iron and Santa Fe. Late Tuesday evening the organization ...

5 years ago
Installed in Oakdale Park in 2013, the Sound Garden provides an accessible, fun way for children to experiment with music and rhythm in a dynamic, outdoor setting. The 10-piece installation was a joint project between the friends and family of Janice Pankratz (who passed away in 2012), Salina AMBUCS clubs, and the City of Salina Parks ...

5 years ago
A check that was stolen from an Ottawa County mailbox and cashed at a local bank leads to the arrest of a Salina man. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 24-year-old David C. Annis was charged with forgery and felony theft by deception after investigators matched his booking photo with video from the American ...

5 years ago
Some of the best aerobatic pilots are in the world are in Salina this week. The Salina Regional Airport is hosting the U.S. National  Aerobatic Championships through Friday. Public viewing during the event is available at Fossett Plaza, 2035 Beechcraft Road. An open house is scheduled Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hangar 606, 2630 ...

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A second vaping-related death is being reported in Kansas. State officials confirmed the death Monday. According to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's Office, the state has had two confirmed deaths related to vaping. The first Kansas death related to vaping or using e-cigarettes was a female resident over the age of 50 with underlying health conditions. The second ...

5 years ago
Get ready to "Get Down Tonight" and "Shake Your Booty". One of the most distinctive bands of all time is coming to Salina. KC and the Sunshine Band are coming to the Stiefel Theatre. According to the venue, KC and the Sunshine Band are still as widely popular today as they were when they first danced ...

5 years ago
Police are looking for two female suspects accused of stealing perfume and cologne from a Salina store. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that video surveillance shows two black females in their 30's approach the counter at Ulta Beauty, 2450 S. 9th on Thursday evening. A staff member had heard a package open and approached the two ...

5 years ago
A known male suspect is being sought by Salina Police after another check that was stolen from a mailbox was altered and cashed at a local bank. According to Captain Paul Forrester, an elderly Salina couple placed a check in their mailbox made out for $25 to pay a bill. Police say the check was stolen ...

5 years ago
A soldier stationed at Fort Riley was charged in federal court here today with sending over social media instructions for making bombs, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said. Jarrett William Smith, 24, Fort Riley, Kan., was charged with one count of distributing information related to explosives and weapons of mass destruction. Smith, a private first class infantry soldier, ...