7 years ago
Damaging severe weather rolled through Kansas Tuesday night, dropping tornadoes and large hail. Hail larger than baseballs fell in some areas, while tornadoes prompted warnings in several area counties including Ellsworth, Lincoln,Russell, Ottawa, Dickinson, Clay, and Cloud. A large tornado in Ottawa County caused damage. Power poles were snapped, and power lines were down across some roads, ...

7 years ago
The annual Mother's Day Tea will feature America's First Ladies Man Andrew Och. The program begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 12 in the Library building courtyard. Reservations are required before May 7. Andrew Och is an award-winning television producer and author. He returns to Abilene to present Volume Two of his book documenting the ...

7 years ago
A retired Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper was convicted Tuesday on a charge of lying to the FBI during an investigation into illegal gambling. According to U.S. Attorney Stephan McAllister's office, 53-year-old Michael Frederiksen of Derby was convicted in a jury trial on one count of making false statements to FBI investigators. During trial, prosecutors presented evidence that in ...

7 years ago
A group of Salina students have been honored for their ability to understand and speak multiple languages. According to USD 305, nine 12th grade students have been recognized for their literacy in more than one language by the Kansas State Department of Education. Graduates received a “Seal of Biliteracy” certificate and the recognition has been added ...

7 years ago
A Salina family has been honored for their humanitarian efforts. According to Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer's Office, the Vanier family has been named as Humanitarian of the Year. The Governor said the Vaniers were honored for all they have done for Kansas State University and the Manhattan and Salina communities. This includes a $60 million gift, ...

7 years ago
A teen who went missing back in April has been found safe. Back on April 11th 16-year-old Guage Peterson went missing. Kansas Missing and Unsolved tells KSAL News that Peterson was located safe. --- ORIGINAL: Family and friends are searching for a Salina teen who has been missing since early April. Kansas Missing and Unsolved tells KSAL News that 16-year-old ...

7 years ago
Salina Police are investigating after someone stole an employee's car from the hospital parking lot. Police Sergeant Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that on Monday morning around 6:30am, a female employee at Salina Regional Health Center left her backpack unattended in a break room. When she picked up the bag five hours later, she discovered that someone ...

7 years ago
No one was hurt after a vacant house burned to the ground just east of Salina on Sunday night. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that the fire is being investigated as an arson after a 2-story house in the 1100 block of S. Holmes Road was totally destroyed by a fire Sunday around ...

7 years ago
Students from Salina Area Technical College brought home 10 medals from the Kansas SkillsUSA contest, held in Hutchinson this past week, and four students qualified to compete at the national conference in Louisville, Kentucky in June by winning gold in their competitions. Winning gold medals were: Brayden Kuntz, a senior at Salina Central High School, in ...

7 years ago
The Salina Public Library invites patrons to pay down their late fees and contribute to Project Salina with its Food for Fines program. During the month of May, library users can bring boxes of muffin or biscuit mix to the library, 301 W. Elm, to donate to Project Salina. Every large box or two small boxes ...

7 years ago
A nationally renowned child welfare practice and policy expert and former legislator is joining the leadership staff at Saint Francis Community Services. According to the organization, Dr. Page B. Walley is the Chief Public Policy and Community Engagement Officer. “Dr. Walley is an internationally respected psychologist, minister and child welfare advocate who has had a hands-on role ...