7 years ago
A motions hearing is scheduled for the three men accused of plotting to bomb Somali immigrants in Garden City. Gavin Wright, Curtis Allen and Patrick Stein allegedly planned to detonate explosives at an apartment complex and mosque on the day after the 2016 presidential election. All three suspects were scheduled to appear in federal court in Wichita ...

7 years ago
A 15-year-old Salina student has been referred to the Juvenile Detention Center in Junction City after allegedly sending another teen a threatening text message. Police Captain Paul Forrester says a 14-year-old boy received a text on Friday from the suspect that had a photo of him holding a gun with a written message that said he ...

7 years ago
One person was killed in a head on crash on an icy bridge late Monday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Ford F 150 pickup truck was headed west on U.S 24 Highway in Pottawatomie County. At the same time an Oldsmobile Olero passenger car was headed east. Both vehicles lost control on the ...

7 years ago
Law enforcement is mobilizing in a special effort to specifically enforce seat belts around schools. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, beginning February 26th and running through March 9th, troopers , area law enforcement agencies, and agencies in both Missouri and Oklahoma will participate in the annual “High Visibility Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign.” This initiative is ...

7 years ago
A group of students at Salina Central High School hosted a President's Day tour on Monday for a special guest. Senator Jerry Moran received a little "hope for the future" as he roamed the halls and classrooms of the school. Joining the United States Senator and students on the tour was USD 305 Superintendent Dr. James ...

7 years ago
Three high school seniors will receive Kansas Wesleyan University’s highest academic award, the Eisenhower Scholarship. Amber Schreiber, of Las Vegas, NV; Nolan Jones, of Plainville, KS; and Noah Eichelberger, of Moundridge, KS, were selected based on the Eisenhower Scholars Competition held on Jan. 27. “These students’ academic accomplishments, demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills are inspiring. Like ...

7 years ago
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has designated Salina Regional Health Center as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care. The designation is part of the national Blue Distinction Specialty Care program that recognizes hospitals for providing quality and affordable care. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated hospitals that show expertise in delivering improved ...

7 years ago
An eccentric violin is the people's choice. Salina Arts and Humanities has announced the 2017 People's Choice in the Salina Sculpture Tour program as "Picasso's Violin" by Jodies Bliss from Colorado. The work will be placed in the Salina Innovation Center in Downtown Salina. "Picasso's Violin" is the seventh People's Choice selected by the public and purchased ...

7 years ago
Though it wasn't really polar, there was a chill in the air Saturday when a group of hearty volunteers took an icy dip as a large group of well-wishes cheered them on. The Salina Polar Plunge event to help support Kansas Special Olympics was held at the Webster Conference Center. In past years the lake has ...

7 years ago
High school students interested in law enforcement will have the opportunity this summer to see what law enforcement training and careers are like through the Cadet Law Enforcement Academy program. This is a special year for the program, with this being its 50th Anniversary. The Cadet Law program is hosted by the Patrol, and sponsored ...

7 years ago
A knock on the door awakens a man to a fire that destroyed over $90,000 worth of vehicles and tools he had stored in a Quonset hut near Smolan. Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander tells KSAL News that 55-year-old Russell Jones was awakened around 8:30pm by a passerby who saw a fire inside his storage shed ...