7 years ago
Four park locations in Salina will accept and recycle Christmas trees into mulch between December 22 and January 31, 2018. The mulch will be used around newly planted trees and to surface nature trails. Christmas trees must be free of ornaments and stands. Yard waste will not be accepted. Drop-off Locations: Lakewood Park, 1323 E. Iron Avenue ...

7 years ago
The Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department is mourning one of its own. Firefighter Jason Garrett was found unresponsive in his bed at Station 19 in KCK Monday morning. T The 46-year-old was pronounced dead at the station. No foul play is suspected in Garrett's death. Firefighter/Paramedic Garrett was a 5 ½ year veteran of the Kansas City Kansas ...

7 years ago
Four people from Missouri were killed in a single vehicle crash near Abilene Tuesday morning when their truck plunged off a bridge. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2001 Dodge Dakota was headed west on Interstate 70. Due to weather conditions the driver hit the guardrail at mile marker 274.3. The truck  traveled 230 feet beside ...

7 years ago
A family friendly event will allow Salina to ring in New Year's Eve early on December 31st. The annual Noon Year’s Eve event is scheduled at the Tony's Pizza Events Center. There is no charge for individuals and families to attend this event. Featured activities include: dancing, face painting, games, music, a cookies and milk toast, ...

7 years ago
'Tis the season to be thankful, jolly and possibly stressed out. According to Wichita State Universit psychologist Greg Buell says that, too often, folks think they have to spend big bucks to make the holiday season a success. "Be careful not to let the Grinch steal Christmas by you overspending or other forms of excess — too ...

7 years ago
A 78-year-old man from Wilson was arrested after leading law enforcement on a high speed pursuit into Salina Friday afternoon that ended with him being tased in a parking lot at the busiest intersection in town. Saline County Sheriff Captain Jim Hughes told KSAL News that deputies were sent to the 3000 block of Holmes Road ...

7 years ago
When you visit your family and friends during the holidays, don't assume it's OK to have your pet in tow. Dr. Susan Nelson, assistant professor of clinical sciences at Kansas State University, said bringing your pet to holiday gatherings can be a convenient option, but there are several things to consider when taking your furry friend ...

7 years ago
A company truck reported stolen from a Saline County business is recovered undamaged in Salina. Police officers spotted the white, 2000 Ford F150 extended cab truck early Friday morning in the 200 block of N. Columbia. The truck is owned by Crane Rental, 1100 W. Grand and was reported stolen on December 19. Original Story: The Saline County Sheriff's ...

7 years ago
Air travelers out of Salina will soon a have another destination choice. They will still be able to fly west to Denver. But beginning this Spring they will also be able to fly east to Chicago. Salina Airport Authority Executive Director Tim Rogers announced at a media conference Friday morning that SkyWest Airlines, doing business as ...

7 years ago
Salina Firefighters were called to a suspected arson fire behind a retail store early Friday morning. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that someone ignited a fire under a stack of wood pallets behind K-Mart, located at 400 S. Broadway. Police say a woman called authorities around 4am after she saw the flames which caused about ...

7 years ago
An employees truck was stolen from the lot at Great Plains Manufacturing while he worked on Thursday. Salina Police are investigating after someone stole a maroon, 2005 Chevy Colorado pickup from the lot located at 601 Idlewilde sometime between 6:30am and 10:30am. Eric Jackson told officers he still had the keys in his pocket but had left ...