8 years ago
The Kansas Department of Corrections says that an incident at a maximum-security prison has been resolved and inmates are back in their cells. Department spokesman Todd Fertig said in a statement Thursday that no injuries to staff or prisoners occurred and that inmates did not obtain access to any weapons. Fertig confirmed that staff from other prisons ...

8 years ago
The Smoky Hill Museum is in the process of planning future exhibits and would like community input for the fall of 2018 exhibit. The short survey takes only a few minutes to fill out. Just go to smokyhillmuseum.org and click “Exhibit Survey” in the upper left corner. Not only do community members get to choose among ...

8 years ago
Kansas Congressman Lynn Jenkins is assailing President Donald Trump for his crude tweet ridiculing a cable news anchor. The five-term Republican says on Twitter: "This is not okay. As a female in politics I am often criticized for my looks. We should be working to empower women." In a series of tweets Thursday morning, the president went ...

8 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating a residential burglary east of Assaria. According to Undersheriff Brent Melander, thieves forced their way into a garage at a home in the 7000 block of E. Assaria Road and stole two rifles, ammunition and multiple tools. Deputies say sometime between June 19 and June 28, someone stole a Remington ...

8 years ago
The longtime director of the Salina Public Library is preparing to step down. After 40 years, Joe McKenzie is planning his retirement. According to the library,  McKenzie plans to retire at the end of the year. The 64-year-old McKenzie started at the Salina Public Library as the Head of the Children’s Department in 1977 after finishing his ...

8 years ago
Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 Leadership Salina program sponsored by the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce and Greater Salina Community Foundation. Leadership Salina is designed to develop leaders who will have the skills and capacities to move Salina and local organizations and businesses forward. The class will consist of a diverse group of ...

8 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan University has received re-accreditation from The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is scheduled for its next visit in 2026-27. It is the second time in as many decades that the university passed all criteria with no follow-up action required. In addition, the university recently received the highest possible Financial Responsibility Composite Score (3.0) ...

8 years ago
A former Kansas State Trooper will face federal charges in a case involving his alleged use of excessive force. According to the U.S Attorney's Office,  a federal grand jury returned an indictment Wednesday charging the former trooper with violating an individual’s civil rights by using excessive force. The indictment alleges that 43-year-old James Carson of Independence, ...

8 years ago
The sounds of the iconic Grateful Dead are coming to Salina, in the form of a unique concert experience at the Stiefel Theater. According to the venue, Dark Star Orchestra is coming to town. Dark Star Orchestra is bringing their Grateful Dead concert experience, celebrating their 20th anniversary year in 2017 and over 2700 shows.  Their ...

8 years ago
Northeast Kansas jurors in the second trial of a man facing a string of sexual assault charges that have divided the small town of Holton heard testimony from one of his accusers. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the woman testified Tuesday against Jacob Ewing, detailing for more than an hour how he allegedly sexually attacked her ...

8 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a counterfeit bill that was passed at a Salina restaurant. The incident occurred on June 27 between 10:45-11 P.M. Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the suspect bought $6-$7 worth of food from Sonic at 2615 Market and paid with a counterfeit $100 bill. The suspect then received back over $90 in change. Forrester ...