9 months ago
Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of several bundles of copper wiring from a work truck. According to Sheriff Roger Soldan a crew from Par Electric of Grantville, KS discovered a padlock had been cutoff a storage bin on their truck when it was parked in the 2100 block of East North Street near ...

9 months ago
One of the largest bowling events in the area returns this spring. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina is bringing Bowl For Kids’ Sake. Bowl For Kids’ Sake will take over The Alley in Salina on Saturday, April 6th. According to the organization, this annual event, known for its camaraderie and community engagement, aims to raise $100,000 to ...

9 months ago
A Kansas woman has been charged through a criminal complaint for a shooting death that took place in a home at Fort Riley. According to the US Attorney's Office, court documents indicated 30-year-old Margaret E. Shafe of Fort Riley is charged with murder in the second degree for shooting and killing Greg Shafe on February 19th ...

9 months ago
An executive at a bank in western Kansan is accused of embezzling over $47 million and is facing federal charges. The U.S. Attorney's Office has charged the Kansas man with embezzling millions of dollars from his former employer. According to court documents, 52-year-old Shan Hanes of Elkhart is charged with one count of bank embezzlement. Hanes previously served ...

9 months ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating a residential burglary in the small community of Bavaria. Undersheriff Brent Melander tells KSAL News that sometime between Saturday night and Tuesday morning, someone entered a home in the 100 block of Main Street and stole numerous tools and a TV. Deputies say the occupied home is undergoing some renovations ...

9 months ago
An extraordinary project unfolded recently at Presbyterian Manor between third grade students from Cottonwood Elementary School and elderly residents. According to USD 305, through three enriching visits, the youngsters have made new friends and heard their intriguing personal histories. The students were presented with memorabilia including letters, photographs and mementos, serving as vivid windows into the ...

9 months ago
Officials gathered Wednesday to celebrate an expansion and renovation of Salina Catholic Schools Love N’ Learn Early Childhood Center. Many areas across the country, including the Salina area, are experiencing a child-care crisis. Among other things facilities do not have enough staff, rooms, and space . According to Joel Bicknell, Director of Development for Salina Catholic Schools, ...

9 months ago
 Kansas State University made a significant contribution of $2.3 billion in economic impact to the state of Kansas in fiscal year 2023, according to the university's latest Economic and Community Impact report. K-State President Richard Linton shared this announcement during K-State Impact Day on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka. At the event, K-State also ...

9 months ago
A driver was rescued from a muddy creek in Russell County. The Kansas Highway Patrol says that crews were called on Tuesday to I-70 one mile west of Russell after a vehicle, driven by 76-year-old Michael Dreiling, went into a ditch and became submerged in a creek. Dreiling, who was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, ...

9 months ago
An elderly Salina woman contacts police after a trusted acquaintance allegedly stole her silver and gold. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that the 75-year-old woman returned to Salina after leaving a friend to house sit for her. Police say she noticed the key to her safe had been broken off in the lock and ...

9 months ago
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is ordering flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the mass shooting following the Kansas City Chiefs championship parade and rally. Lisa Lopez-Galvan died and 22 others were injured in the shooting last Wednesday outside Kansas City's Union Station. Flags will be flown at half-staff in Kansas from ...