9 months ago
Preliminary groundwater level measurements compiled by the Kansas Geological Survey show mixed results for western and south-central Kansas in 2023, with some areas in the northwest and west-central part of the state experiencing increases for the first time in three or more years. “In the Ogallala portion of the High Plains aquifer, the aquifer had a ...

9 months ago
The Tony’s Pizza Event Center is hosting the 27th Annual Equifest of Kansas through Sunday. Equifest is known to be Kansas’ largest horse event, showcasing all-breed horses along with a fairs and expositions. The Salina County Commission, along with many sponsors, have helped in contributing to Equifest. One highlighted sponsor is Land Pride. Land Pride is a manufacturing ...

9 months ago
A Salina woman intervenes when a suspicious stranger approached a group of teenage girls. According to Police Captain David Villanueva, around 3:35 to 4:45pm Thursday evening a 34-year-old Salina woman happened to see 5 teenage girls outside of the Dollar Tree on West Crawford when an older Hispanic man, believed to be in his 50s, approached ...

9 months ago
A 41-year-old Salina man was taken into custody after inappropriately touching a 20-year-old female cashier at a McDonalds located at 2236 Planet Ave Thursday night. According to captain David Villanueva, Around 7:14pm Thursday night 41-year-old Aaron Werner allegedly began to harass a 20-year-old female McDonalds cashier by touching her without consent and grabbing her hand to ...

9 months ago
It will be a day to learn - and a day to give to the charity you see making a difference in Salina. Jessica Martin President and Executive Director at the Greater Salina Community Foundation tells KSAL News that Match Madness is a one day event with a long lasting impact. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/jessica-match-3-15.mp3"][/audio]   Match Madness will be held ...

9 months ago
National Weather Service officials are confirming that two tornadoes touched down Wednesday night in Shawnee and Wabaunsee counties. Authorities say the twister in Wabaunsee generated winds of up to 115 mph. The Shawnee County tornado - which came down near Rossville - reportedly packed slightly more powerful winds. No injuries were reported in either incident. However, both twisters ...

9 months ago
Kansas lawmakers are mulling a bill that, if enacted, would boost criminal penalties for those who flee the scene of serious motor-vehicle crashes. State officials say members of the state's Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from people in support of the bill, which proponents say would increase jail time and tighten parole standards for those who ...

9 months ago
Salina Police are seeking tips in connection with a business burglary. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on Tuesday at about 8:00 AM, a subject broke out a window to The Mattress Hub, 2346 Planet Avenue, to gain entry to the business. The subject then entered the store ...

9 months ago
A citizen's concern over a neighbor's backyard chickens led City Commissioners in Salina to consider health issues and to revisit regulations that were already in place. City Manager Mike Schrage spent time unpacking the journey this week on the KSAL Morning News Extra. The biggest takeaway - not much was changed. Residents may still keep 15-chickens in their ...

9 months ago
A drug operation was initiated by local, state and federal agencies regarding the distribution of fentanyl around Salina/Saline County. Specifically the West Central Salina area. Five residential search warrants were served by the KBI High Risk Warrant team and the Salina PD SWAT teams. During the drug operation, federal agencies seized over 2,000 counterfeit fentanyl pills and ...

9 months ago
A burglary occurred at The Mattress Hub business on 2346 Planet Ave. An employee of The Mattress Hub found a window, valued at $1,000 was shattered on the north side of the building and a "clover" credit card machine valued at $400 was also stolen. Security footage, picked up a subject wearing all dark clothing with a ...