5 years ago
A Salina woman who told police she found a cell phone in the hospital's parking lot is now the suspect in a theft case. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a woman stopped into police headquarters on Monday morning to report she had found an Apple iPhone X in the parking lot at the ...

5 years ago
Police are looking for a stolen car. The 2012 Kia Soul was parked in the 800 block of Charles in a driveway behind the home. The 50-year-old owner told officers she had left the keys in the vehicle and it was stolen sometime between 3am and 5:45am on Tuesday. The car has Kansas tag: 854 ...

5 years ago
A Salina man was booked into jail after assaulting paramedics and a police officer. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that an officer on patrol noticed a man acting erratically Monday morning in the 1600 block of Roach Street. Police say 41-year-old Travis Shaw was sweating profusely and talking to himself when he stepped off the curb ...

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An almost 20-year veteran of the Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus, business professor Kathy Brockway is being honored for her dedication to education with one of the campus's most prestigious awards. Brockway has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the Marchbanks Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence. The accolade was established to commemorate a Kansas State ...

5 years ago
Following the tiger cubs’ first official veterinarian check-up, it has been revealed that the litter born at Rolling Hills Zoo includes one male and two females. “Since their birth, via the tiger cameras, the animal care staff have been watching these three grow, shared Brenda Gunder, General Curator.  “I feel the male was the first born ...

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Kansas health officials have confirmed the first death in the state associated with an outbreak of serious lung disease related to vaping or using e-cigarettes. According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the recent death was a Kansas resident over the age of 50. According to Kansas State Epidemiologist Dr. Farah Ahmed, the patient had ...

5 years ago
Kylee Martin from Goodland was one of thousands of Kansas high school students considering their college options. She visited a couple of state schools. Even after receiving some great scholarships, she knew that student loans were inevitable. She qualified for over $40,000 in loans to pay for her degree—it was tempting to take the money, ...

5 years ago
Former Lt. Governor and fifth generation Kansan, Tracey Mann, is running for Kansas’ First Congressional District. “America faces urgent threats to our freedom. While President Trump is doing his best to right the ship, too many Washington politicians want to redefine our founding values and ideals. Socialism is on the rise. Efforts to impose government-run health ...

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Saline County's economy is performing well based on a wage study released last month by the Kansas Department of Commerce. The mid-range of pay in Saline County rose from $15.85 in 2017 to $17.32 an hour in 2018, elevating the county to 12th in Kansas, right behind Sedgwick County. "We now rank ahead of McPherson, Riley, Geary, ...

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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Monday signaled the start of a comprehensive overview of state and local taxes by issuing Executive Order 19-11, which outlines her vision for establishment of a fiscally responsible, fair and sustainable tax structure. The Governor’s Council on Tax Reform will conduct an 18-month, in-depth study, and make specific statutory recommendations to state ...

5 years ago
Two teenage boys from Salina were arrested in McPherson County after they allegedly slipped into a home to steal keys and a car early Saturday. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the two 14-year-olds slid open a glass door on a residence in the 1500 block of E. Iron Avenue and stole a purse ...