8 years ago
The Salina Regional Health Foundation’s Community Health Investment Program awarded six grants at its May committee meeting for a total of $229,930. Funding for these grants primarily comes from Salina Regional Health Center, which tithes a percentage of its operating margin each year to the Salina Regional Health Foundation, and the Salina Regional Service Auxiliary. According to ...

8 years ago
A motorcycle rider and his passenger were both transported to the hospital in Salina after an early morning crash Thursday. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 27-year-old Jacob Linder and 29-year-old Brittany Wright, both of Abilene were taken to Salina Regional Health Center after the 2006 Harley motorcycle they were on left road, ...

8 years ago
"Fishing With a Cop" rolls out its fourth edition on Saturday at Lakewood Park. The fishing event has been going on 13 years. It is a spin-off from the annual Lakewood Fishing Derby that has added the involvement of local law enforcement and draws hundreds of kids, parents and grandparents to enjoy fishing together. As in the ...

8 years ago
Eight of the area's recent high school graduates received a little boost to fund their college education on Wednesday night. Each was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. KSAL and the Rocking M Media radio stations hosted their annual Sportscasters Club Scholarship Banquet at Kansas Wesleyan University. Five Saline County high schools (Salina Central, Salina South, Sacred Heart, Southeast ...

8 years ago
A major training exercise, named “Gauntlet”, kicks off this week at Fort Riley and runs through most of June. According to the Army, more than 1,800 Soldiers will participate in this latest round of training. Gauntlet is part of the 1st Infantry Division commander’s Combat Training Center certification program. The field training and fire-coordination exercise is designed ...

8 years ago
More than 1,050 people nationwide were killed in crashes involving a teen driver in 2016 during the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That is an average of 10 people per day – a 14 percent increase compared to the rest of the year, according to data analyzed by the ...

8 years ago
The owners of a traveling petting zoo are again increasing a cash reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person or persons who shot and killed a miniature horse on their property near Assaria in late March. Ronda and Randy Russell are now offering $2,000 for information on who shot and killed their ...

8 years ago
A world renowned humanitarian, eight-time Grammy Award winner, Emmy Award winner, singer, songwriter and producer is coming to Salina. Ziggy Marley is coming to the Stiefel Theatre. Marley has released twelve albums to much critical acclaim. Now with his own label Tuff Gong Worldwide, and publishing company Ishti Music, Marley has complete control of his master ...

8 years ago
A stolen truck that belongs to a Saline County resident has since turned up in Hays. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan says that the 1972 Chevy Cheyenne truck was found undamaged with the keys inside of the vehicle. The truck was found on Tuesday and has been returned to its owner.     A vehicle was damaged in ...

8 years ago
The Symphony at Sunset Annual D -Day Commemoration Concert will be held Saturday, June 2 , on the grounds of the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene, Kan. This patriotic event is the perfect opportunity to pay tribute to all veterans. Activities will begin at 4 p.m., and will include the Fort Riley Commanding General’s Mounted ...

8 years ago
A Salina woman lost her ring valued at several thousand dollars due to an internet scam. Police Capt. Mike Sweeney tells KSAL News that the woman was attempting to sell a diamond ring on the internet site Craigslist on May 25th when a person named "Justin" said that he was interested in purchasing the ring. The ...