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A Salina man is in jail after he allegedly made criminal threats at a bar on Saturday. According to Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges, 53-year-old Michael Mehl was taken into custody after he got into a verbal argument at the Voo, 249 N. Santa Fe. Witnesses at the bar told police that Mehl threatened to kill some of ...

1 year ago
A Salina man was jailed after a physical altercation with a cop. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that 24-year-old Donavan Green was arrested after officers were sent to the Kraft Manor Apartments on South 9th Street to investigate a domestic dispute with a 43-year-old male Friday night around 10:30pm. Police say Green answered the door ...

1 year ago
Salina Police are reviewing video footage from a gas station as they look for a vehicle thief. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that a 2001 Ford F250 was found abandoned in south Salina on Sunday after being stolen from the lot at Casey's General Store at 215 West Crawford. The clerk at the store told ...

1 year ago
A Salina man is facing charges for indecent solicitation of a teenage girl. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that 29-year-old Michael J. Whitford was arrested on Saturday night after the 14-year-old victim contacted authorities about alleged propositions he made to her while the two were working at a Salina restaurant. Detectives interviewed Whitford at the ...

1 year ago
Some Kansas communities are scrambling as ongoing drought threatens their drinking water. After more than a year of drought, some heartland towns are searching for new sources of drinking water and restricting usage. James Rainbolt typically can tackle most problems at his rural water plant with some extra time or money. But he can’t fix this. “I just ...

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A fund has been established for a family who lost a mother and two sons to carbon monoxide poisoning in McPherson County over the weekend. According to the McPherson County Sheriff's Office, first responders were called to the Inman motocross track on Saturday for a report of three deceased persons in a camper. Members of the ...

1 year ago
The uniqueness of a Salina area nature sanctuary, and changes taking place at it, will be the focus of a presentation in Salina. The Smoky Hills Audubon organization will present two speakers for the group’s September program. The uniqueness of the sanctuary and changes currently taking place will be the focus. According to Smoky Hills Audubon Society, ...

1 year ago
Kansas Wesleyan will host its second annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony as part of the school's homecoming events. According to KWU, all veterans will receive a small token of appreciation. Numerous elected officials, active-duty servicemen, local law enforcement, and representatives from approximately 20 veterans and advocacy groups are expected to attend. By registering for the event before Oct. ...

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Hundreds of people in Salina were up bright and early Saturday morning, lacing up their shoes. They ran, or walked, "Fe For a Cure, in support of cancer patients at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center. Organizers say there were 791 registered participants including runners, walkers and couch potatoes pledging their support to patients undergoing treatment at ...

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A scholarship was awarded this week to honor a Salina South High School student who would have been celebrating her 26th birthday had her life not been ended by senseless gun violence. MaKenna Golden is this year’s recipient of the Allie Saum Scholarship. MaKenna Golden was homeschooled for the entirety of her education through 12th grade. ...

1 year ago
A Salina woman is facing charges that could include assault and disorderly conduct after an altercation near a Dillons grocery store. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that officers were sent to the 1200 block of W. Crawford Thursday night around 9:45pm after 41-year-old Tessa Wiedow allegedly made threats against a couple of females outside ...