11 years ago
President Barack Obama is commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Supreme Court's landmark Brown vs. Board of Education school desegregation decision by meeting with families of the plaintiffs in the case as well as the lead attorneys and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Obama will host the group, including lawyers Jack Greenberg and William Coleman, in ...

11 years ago
Salina Police are investigating after 600 feet of copper wire is removed from buildings at the old St. John's Hospital located at 139 North Penn. The theft occurred sometime between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. The value of the copper is estimated at $15,000. The buildings are owned by Salina Regional Health Center. Police report a ...

11 years ago
Lawrence officials say a shortage of lifeguards could mean portions of the city's indoor and outdoor swimming pools might have to be idled this summer. The Lawrence Journal-World reports the city has only about 40 percent of the lifeguards it needs for the summer swim season, with little more than a week to go before opening ...

11 years ago
A woman is assaulted after a man knocks on her door Thursday morning. Salina Police say the attack began immediately when the 22-year-old female opened her door in the 900 block of Highland at about 6:30am. Captain Jim Norton tells KSAL News the intruder punched the victim and then dragged her inside and held her down, groped ...

11 years ago
The upcoming Southeast Kansas Farm-to-Fork Summit this month is focusing on policies to help Kansas farmers make healthful foods accessible and affordable for all residents. The event is hosted by the Kansas Rural Center and the Allen County Growing Rural Opportunities Works Council. The daylong gathering will take place May 29 at the Fellowship Regional Church ...

11 years ago
A vehicle burglary was reported yesterday that happened back in April. Devon Willenborg reported that a little over $1300 dollars in tools was stolen from his secured vehicle and that no signs of forced entry were present. The 1/2 inch drive Matco impact, rechargeable battery, and Snap-On ratchet set was locked in the cab of his  2001, ...

11 years ago
Salina Police have located a gun they believe is linked to a shooting outside the Chapel Ridge Apartments on May 12th. Police say a .40 caliber Glock handgun was found in a field near the complex. Last Sunday night a man was shot in the groin after a disturbance inside an apartment. Police are still searching ...

11 years ago
Cargill Beef says it is trimming its workforce at its Dodge City slaughterhouse because of tight beef supplies as the nation's cattle herd begins to rebuild from drought conditions. Company spokesman Mark Klein said in an email Thursday the company does not have a firm number on how many workers will be laid off or reassigned. ...

11 years ago
Police release more details about a student who was arrested Wednesday morning after a threatening note was found at Salina Central High School. According to Captain Mike Sweeney, 15-year-old Cody Littlepage was taken into custody after a hand written note was found in the second floor boys restroom at Central High School. Captain Sweeney tells KSAL News ...

11 years ago
A picture shared on a cell phone leads to three arrests after a woman is beaten and dumped in an alley. Police Captain Mike Sweeney tells KSAL News that an investigation began Tuesday after a student showed a resource officer at school a picture of a woman being held down and beaten. Captain Sweeney says the group ...

11 years ago
The City of Salina Human Relations Department has updated its name to the Community Relations Department. According to the city, the name change signifies the expansion of the purpose of the department to include engaging community members in dialogue to receive input and feedback about city services. Community Relations will develop a variety of ...