7 months ago
The death of a Kansas jail inmate is under investigation. Authorities say Kenneth Wayne Smith was found in distress inside his cell at the Reno County Correctional Facility on Sunday evening. Life-saving procedures were unsuccessful, and Smith died. The KBI is assisting in the investigation of Smith's death.

7 months ago
Another "Cruisin' For a Cause" event is coming back this Friday night. You can get out of the house, have some fun, and help feed the hungry in Salina. Meridian Media, partnered with Nex-Tech Wireless, is going to be back in action, hosting a cruising event on Santa Fe. It will be a flashback to a ...

7 months ago
At least three people were transported to the hospital in Salina Tuesday evening following a two-vehicle crash involving a pickup truck and a dump truck in rural Ottawa County near the Clay County line. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol,  a 1987 Mack dump truck was driving on Treaty Road. A 2013 Chevrolet pickup pulled out ...

7 months ago
The Saline County sheriff's Office responded to a call of a stolen vehicle off the 2500 block of East Old 40 Highway on Monday.  According to the agency, Sunday a 1999 Gold GMC Yukon was parked on the side of the highway after experiencing some mechanical issues and a flat tire. The keys were left in ...

7 months ago
An effort to gather food to help feed the hungry in Salina was a big success. The local “Souper Bowl of Hope”, an effort of Salina churches and businesses, coincided with the NFL’s Super Bowl. The focus of the “Souper Bowl of Hope” was to gather cans of soup, which are donated to six organizations that ...

7 months ago
With the ongoing industry demand for aviation maintenance professionals, Kansas State University Salina is launching the Aviation Maintenance Certification Program to help upskill those looking to elevate their careers. Thanks to SPARK grant funding from the state of Kansas, K-State Salina is offering full scholarships to help cover any financial burdens for those wanting a fresh-start in ...

7 months ago
Employees of Memorial Health System in Abilene wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of March. According to the hospital, employees make a donation, of at least $5, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $1,024 was gathered fo the Tri-County Free Fair ...

7 months ago
A Kansas college has received its largest scholarship gift ever. Washburn leadership announced Tuesday a $5 million gift to create the Thelma Ann Davidson Memorial Scholarship at Washburn. The gift, from Dick and Trish Davidson, will provide financial support for high-performing students with financial need. The endowed scholarship is the largest in Washburn’s history and is ...

7 months ago
The Salina Youth Symphony Program will hold auditions for the 2024-2025 season on Saturday, May 18, at the Symphony Rehearsal Hall. Students from elementary through high school are invited to audition and should come prepared to play a solo of their choice. They will also be asked to play scales and sight read. Please register online ...

7 months ago
Springtime means cone zones - and work crews making improvements to Kansas highways and interstates. Ashley Perez, Public Affairs Manager with the Kansas Department of Transportation joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a reminder to motorists to slow down and take care inside those areas this spring and summer. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ashley-perez-4-16.mp3"][/audio]   For 25 years, National ...

7 months ago
A U.S. District Court judge ordered the Kansas Highway Patrol to pay $2.34 million in attorney fees and other costs following a successful challenge to constitutionality of the state law enforcement agency’s practice of detaining motorists and searching vehicles without establishing reasonable suspicion. The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas, the national ACLU and the Spencer ...