8 years ago
The Committee to Reduce the Jail Population met today to update the group on the activities of subcommittees that were set up in February to look at the possibilities of: Creating a sanction house Creating a more extensive electronic monitoring (ankle bracelet) program Clearing space in the third floor of the City-County Building Providing services ...

8 years ago
Lawrence officials say emergency responders helped rescue a team of stranded rowers on the Kansas River after their boat capsized. At least eight people were stranded Wednesday morning on the river near the University of Kansas boathouse. No injuries were reported. Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical Capt. Pat Talkington says the water was choppy and winds were strong ...

8 years ago
Riley County authorities say the number of rapes reported in Manhattan and surrounding areas has doubled during the first quarter of this year compared with the same time last year. 16 rapes were reported in the first quarter of 2017, up from eight in the same period in 2016. Riley County Police Department director Brad Schoen says ...

8 years ago
A new Director will soon be in charge at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero Wednesday announced the appointment of Dawn Hammatt as the new Director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, effective May 28th. In making the announcement, the Archivist said, "In ...

8 years ago
Salinans gathered on a windy Wednesday morning to honor and remember local police, sheriff, and highway patrol officers who have died in the line of duty. A Peace Officer Memorial Day event was held at Jerry Ivey Park. A crowd that included law enforcement and their family and friends, firefighters, and citizens gathered to honor, and ...

8 years ago
After numerous calls and tips, the Salina Police Department made an arrest on a suspect for the theft of a commercial mixer back on May 11. Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that law enforcement executed a search warrant for a house on 222 W. Republic, after receiving numerous tips from citizens who had seen the ...

8 years ago
Severe thunderstorms rolled across parts of Kansas Tuesday evening, dropping large hail and tornadoes and causing damage. The storms prompted severe thunderstorm and tornado warning in multiple counties. Tornadoes touched down in several areas, including in Barton County. Damage was reported in the Pawnee Rock area, and in other rural areas. Property damage was also reported in ...

8 years ago
Classic rock and a cool comedian are coming to the Stiefel Theatre. The venue announced Tuesday that Led Zeppelin tribute Get the Led Out is coming in September, and in November comedian Kathleen Madigan will be in the house. Ticket for both shows go on sale this Friday. Tickets for Get the Led Out start at ...

8 years ago
A former Salina area legislator is hoping to be the next governor of Kansas. Ellsworth farmer Josh Svaty, the former 108th district representative representing portions of Saline and Ellsworth Counties, and former Kansas Secretary of Agriculture, announced Tuesday afternoon that he is running as a democrat for governor. “The people of Kansas sent a loud message in ...

8 years ago
Local law enforcement in Salina and Saline County are ready to participate in a nationwide “Click It Or Ticket” effort. The program is part of an effort to crack down on unbuckled drivers on Kansas roads and highways. As summer kicks off and families hit the road for vacations, Kansas Department of Transportation officials and law ...

8 years ago
Road Superintendent Darren Fishel identified 21 possible roads that have been designated as “gravel roads” that might more appropriately be re-classified as “earth roads”.  This means that motor graders might go down the roads less frequently and the County would stop applying rock aggregate.  Fishel said R&B had received requests that additional aggregate be applied ...