6 years ago
Building the next multi-billion dollar transportation program to replace T-Works brought the Joint Legislative Transportation Vision Task Force to Salina today. The task force is made up of legislators, local and state government officials, and private business stakeholders. “T-Works is coming to a conclusion as we approach the final years of the 10-year plan,” said Rep. ...

6 years ago
The Big Idaho Potato Truck concluded a tour through Kansas with a stop in Salina on Thursday. The big truck, and even bigger spud it was hauling, were the most visible part of a Kansas Farm Bureau Ag Appreciation Day event. Jessica and Kaylee, better known as the "Tater Twins" from Boise, Idaho, travel with the unique ...

6 years ago
A story of uncovering the past in southern Kansas will be unfolding tonight in Salina. Dr. Donald Blakeslee, archaeology professor at Wichita State University is presenting an update on Etzanoa, a lost city near Arkansas City that was once home to some 20,000 Native Americans. Dr. Blakeslee will share why he decided to look for this city ...

6 years ago
Salina Police made two arrestes following a residential burglary on Tuesday. Police Sgt. Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that the burglary occurred in the 800 block of E. Iron between 5:30 a.m. and 6:10 a.m on Tuesday. The victim, Justin Seaman, says that the thieves entered his home while he was gone and stole a large amount ...

6 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a residential burglary in west Salina. Police Sgt. Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that the burglary occurred between noon and 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the 1600 block of W. Republic. The victim, Luis Mendez, returned home to find that the suspect had gained entry through breaking in the front door. Of the ...

6 years ago
With the recent rains in Kansas, the Saline County Sheriff's Office is keeping a close eye on some roads around the county. Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander tells KSAL News that deputies issued four citations on Wednesday alone for motorists using unpaved roads that were supposed to be closed to traffic due to the wet weather. The ...

6 years ago
The first debate between the nominees for Kansas governor is complete. Republican Kris Kobach, Democrat Laura Kelly and independent Greg Orman shared their views on several topics during yesterday's debate at the Doubletree Hotel in Overland Park. The candidates debated the role of the Kansas Supreme Court in school funding, income and sales taxes as well as ...

6 years ago
A Southwest Kansas undersheriff has been arrested in connection with an officer-involved shooting that happened last fall. Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents arrested 60-year-old Barber County Undersheriff Virgil “Dusty” Brewer on Wednesday. According to the KBI, the arrest comes after an investigation into the shooting death of 42-year-old Steven P. Myers of Sun City. Back on October 6th ...

6 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a damage to property case after someone clogged a sink and turned on the water in a vacant apartment. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that management at Collier Leasing contacted authorities after discovering extensive water damage inside their property in the 700 block of Fairdale. The property manager told officers they had ...

6 years ago
The Salina Central High School family is mourning the loss of a student. The school Wednesday morning  sent out the following information to parents: Good Morning, This email is to make you aware that a Salina Central student passed away last night. In response, our guidance counselors and team have been available to all students and staff ...

6 years ago
A fund has been established to help Jewell County sheriff deputies who were shot on duty last week. A couple of deputies were shot last week on Tuesday when  a 40-year-old man went into the sheriff's office in Mankato, asked to see a deputy and then opened fire. The man later shot and killed himself after ...