7 years ago
A Sunday morning fight between brothers at the breakfast table sends one man to the hospital and the other to jail. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 29-year-old Patrick Smith of Peru, Kansas was taken into custody after threatening his 31-year-old brother with a knife. Deputies say the confrontation took place inside the cafeteria ...

7 years ago
A longtime Salina resident and Salina Public Library patron passed away, but left a charitable gift for the place she loved so others could do the same. Salina Public Library patron, Linda K. Banninger, passed away August 2016. Although, Banninger will no longer enjoy the library, she left a generous gift--a $200,000 gift. The donation was added ...

7 years ago
Police are looking for someone who stole a bag of tools that were left unattended in the 200 block of E. Bond. An employee with USIC, a utility locating service left the bag around 8:15am and returned at 9m to pick it up. Police say the it had a transmitter and hand tools inside valued ...

7 years ago
A Saline County man was arrested after allegedly pointing a rifle at his mother and sister on Sunday. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 22-year-old Chance Morris was taken into custody around 8pm on Sunday after an argument inside a home in 2100 block of W. Watkins Road turned violent. Deputies say Morris had ...

7 years ago
A three-judge panel of the Kansas Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Tuesday, November 14, in Sterling College's Heritage Hall in Sterling. Judge Kathryn Gardner will be joined by Judges Michael Buser and Gordon Atcheson to hear oral arguments in five cases. Three will be heard starting at 9 a.m. with the remaining two starting at 1:30 p.m. These cases ...

7 years ago
Salina Police are searching for a known suspect who is accused of abusing his stepson and trying to choke his wife. According to Police Captain Paul Forrester, officers learned about the possible abuse of an 11-year old boy who had spent several days with his mother and stepfather in a home in the 800 block of ...

7 years ago
The weekend was filled with rivalry showdowns. The Kansas Jayhawks showed signs of life in Lawrence versus the Kansas State Wildcats. After his complaints of not getting enough carries, KSU gave tailback Alex Barnes 23 touches for 128 yards and two scores. KU quarterback Carter Stanley showed why he should be the starting signal caller (paging ...

7 years ago
Salina's Downtown will come alive on Halloween from 4pm to 5:30pm as trick-or-treaters visit Santa Fe businesses during the annual Boo-Rama event. Penny Bettles with Downtown Salina tells KSAL News that a large crowd is expected on Friday as merchants open up bags of treats for hundreds of children the day before Halloween. "It's a safe way ...

7 years ago
Based on turnout last Autumn, the Salina Police Department is planning another fun Halloween event. The agency is inviting community members to attend the second ever Cops and Costumes, on October 31 from 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Cops and Costumes includes: Giveaways: candy, sticker badges, glow sticks, crayons and coloring books Meet and greet with police officers Photo ...

7 years ago
Plans are underway for a Community Block Party to introduce the vision for Salina’s newest park, Prairie Lane Park, this coming Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. As part of their class project, a team from Leadership Salina’s Class of 2017 is working in cooperation with First Christian Church to move this project forward.  “Our ...

7 years ago
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has some tips on keeping pets safe this Halloween. The ASPCA is telling pet owners to be sure and keep candy away from pets. Chocolate is especially dangerous for cats and dogs. Be careful when putting costumes on pets. Make sure the animals can still breathe, and ...