7 years ago
A Salina man is facing charges of aggravated assault and criminal threat after allegedly pulling a knife on his father. Police arrested 27-year-old Kristoffer Augustine on Saturday night after a confrontation in his dad's car. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 58-year-old Michael Augustine gave his son a ride to a home in the 400 block ...

7 years ago
Four women from Wichita were taken into custody after a Saline County Sheriff's deputy found over $1,500 in stolen items in their car. According to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester, staff at Dick's Sporting Goods, 2450 S. 9th confronted the women near the front door as they tried to leave the store with carts and bags ...

7 years ago
A Salina elementary school has cancelled classes for Tuesday so staff and families can attend the funeral of a teacher who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly late last week. According to USD 305, Sunset Elementary has canceled school for Tuesday so that staff and families can attend the funeral of Mrs. Crystal Whaley in Halstead. The ...

7 years ago
A new person has been named to take over leadership of Salina’s Ashby House when the organization's longtime leader retires at the end of the year. The board of directors announced Monday that Andy Houltberg has accepted the position of Executive Director. Houltberg has substantial experience in the non-profit sector and has demonstrated the ability to ...

7 years ago
OCCK, Inc. Transportation, including Salina CityGo and 81 Connection, will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2017 for Thanksgiving. CityGo service will resume on Black Friday, November 24, 2017, with hours of operation from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with peak routes running. Regional Paratransit service will only be running essential medical trips on Friday. 81 Connection will ...

7 years ago
Over 400 motorcycles roared across Salina Sunday afternoon. For the 31st  year in a row area bikers collected and delivered toys for Salina children. Over the years riders have had to endure some wild weather at the event. Everything from rain, to snow and bitter cold. The last couple of years haven't been bad, though. Much ...

7 years ago
Joplin, Mo. (Nov. 19, 2017) — Most Kansans who knew Coach Ken Cochran as the formidable college coach, director of the Heart of America Sports Camps or the CEO of the global popular basketball Pop-A-Shot game never questioned his passion and his heart.  It was that very heart that stopped beating in the early morning ...

7 years ago
Trailing by one at the half, Kansas Wesleyan head men's basketball coach Anthony Monson turned to his senior point guard Jamon Fulton and asked for a spark. Fulton gave him more than a fireball. The former Highland Park Scot connected on four threes, igniting a crucial 18-0 run that gave the Coyotes a 95-77 victory over the ...

7 years ago
A Salina teen who was hit by a car while crossing a south Salina street Friday evening was in critical condition in a Wichita hospital Saturday afternoon. Salina Police Sgt. Brent Rupert told KSAL News that the teen was hit while crossing Schilling Road on a scooter Friday evening at 5:49. According to Rupert, a 13-year-old boy ...

7 years ago
A child crossing a South Salina Street Friday evening was hit by a car. Officials tell KSAL News that the child was crossing the street near Schilling Elementary School, in the area of Schilling Road and Royal Drive, shortly before 6:00. The child was transported by EMS to Salina Regional Health Center. Police had the area blocked off ...

7 years ago
Sky watchers across Kansas are hoping the weather cooperates for this weekend's annual Leonid meteor shower. The shower is expected to peak before sunrise tomorrow morning. The National Weather Service says it should be clear after midnight tonight, but clouds are expected to move in before sunrise. Story from Metro Source Copyright © Rocking M Media, 2017.  All Rights ...