7 years ago
Police are investigating the theft of a car dolly that was stored outside a home in south Salina. Officers say a white, 2-wheel car dolly was stolen sometime between Sunday and Wednesday from a property in the 2500 block of Blakemoore. Police report the unknown brand name 2-wheel trailer is valued at $1,500 and was kept unsecured ...

7 years ago
Numerous slide-offs throughout the city kept Salina Police officers busy Thursday morning, helping motorists who drove to work in icy conditions through blowing snow. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that streets in the area around Schilling Road and Water Well Road proved the most treacherous for a number of drivers. "Call us, and we'll help ...

7 years ago
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback is unveiling his 2018 budget proposal. The 16-billion-dollar plan, which was presented yesterday morning in Topeka, includes more funding for public education. Brownback wants to invest 600-million-dollars in additional funding on public schools over the next five years. The plan also includes pay raises for correctional officers and more money for nursing homes and ...

7 years ago
Expected accumulating snow, combined with strong north wind and some light ice accumulation will hamper travel Thursday and have prompted a winter storm warning for portions of Central and South Central Kansas including the Salina area. According to the National Weather Service, the first Winter storm of the season will affect the area today. Snowfall will ...

7 years ago
The Fort Riley museum complex, which include the U.S. Cavalry and 1st Infantry Division museums, will close for a renovation beginning Monday. During the closure, Fort Riley will establish a temporary museum located at 247 Cameron Ave. That facility is scheduled to open by the end of March. The Fort Riley Museum Gift Shop will remain open ...

7 years ago
A Junction City woman accused of producing child pornography  is facing federal charges. According to U.S. Attorney Tom Beall, 22-year-old Kayla Michell Simpson of Junction City is charged with one count of using a child to produce child pornography and one count of violating the conditions imposed on a registered sex offender. The crime is alleged ...

7 years ago
A series of community events to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Week  kicked off Monday, January 8 at the Salina City Commission meeting with the reading of a proclamation to honor the civil-rights leader.  The affirmative statement was read by Gwen Turner of the Parks & Recreation Department. Community events begin on Saturday, January 13 ...

7 years ago
Salina Police are investigating the theft of a couple of expensive rings and a bracelet from a home in the 1600 block of Eagle Crest. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a 44-year old woman came home to discover that someone had taken her wedding ring, valued at $8,000, an anniversary ring worth $3,000 and ...

7 years ago
A Salina woman was cited for failure to stop at a red light after she was transported to the hospital following a 2 car crash. Police say 26-year-old Melissa Sharples was taken to Salina Regional Health Center to be treated for injuries to her knee, collarbone and nose after an accident in the 500 block of ...

7 years ago
An event that features a presentation from the man who built the Kansas City Royals into World Series champions will also feature a silent auction featuring Kansas City Royals and Sporting Kansas City memorabilia. Dayton Moore, Senior Vice President-Baseball Operations/General Manager of the Kansas City Royals, will be the featured speaker during the Salina Area ...

7 years ago
A Salina man was arrested for passing a fake $50 bill at a retail store. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that investigators used video from Ace Home Center, 321 S. Broadway to identify and arrest 42-year-old Jason Wooster. Police say Wooster used a counterfeit $50 to make a purchase at the store on January 4. Police ...