1 year ago
A Salina man is facing charges of battery, theft and kidnapping after allegedly dragging a woman by her ankles across the floor. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 23-year-old Cameron Hammett was taken into custody after officers interviewed a 21-year-old female victim outside a home in the 900 block of N. 13th Street. Police say ...

1 year ago
A Salina man was injured after a deer collided with his motorcycle on Sunday. Saline County Sheriff's Office reports that 27-year-old Charles Thomason was riding a 2007 Honda westbound on Old 40-Highway when a female deer ran out and broadsided the bike. Deputies say he was able to keep control of the motorcycle despite having a broken ...

1 year ago
The replica of the Statue of Liberty sculpture in Oakdale Park will soon be removed for restoration. In collaboration, the Salina Arts & Humanities and Parks & Recreation Department of the City of Salina has identified local artist Rich Bergen to repair and restore the sculpture at his Salina studio. According to the City, the sculpture ...

1 year ago
About 120 Evergy line workers and support staff are helping with power restoration after hurricane Helene hit the Southeast United States. According to the energy provider, a convoy of crews left from Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, Emporia, and other communities to make the 700-mile drive to Ashland, Ky., a mountainous area where the storm brought high ...

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A pedestrian pushing a wheelchair, and the person in the wheelchair, were both killed when they were hit by a train in Southwest Kansas late Sunday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a pedestrian was pushing a person in a wheelchair,  attempting to cross a railroad crossing while the crossing arms were down and the ...

1 year ago
Concert goers ended the weekend right, as they gathered to witness a trio of country stars perform at Long McArthur Ford's "Live From the Lot." Sunday, the Long McArthur Ford dealership on 3450 S 9th St hosted a concert which showcased country singers Jay Allen, Tyler Braden and Josh Ross along with their bands. Food trucks, ...

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September has been a big month at the Salina Fire Department. It began on September 11th with a “Tribute to Heroes Memorial Service” in the morning, followed by an “Evening to Always Remember” at Great Life Golf & Fitness. Sunday the organization hosted its 3rd "Steps of Hope"  9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and 5K Family ...

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Formality and elegance was the theme for a fund-raising event to help in the fight against childhood cancer. Saturday night supporters of the Love, Chloe Foundation gathered for a Gold Ribbon Gala which consisted of auctions, dinner, drinks, and more. Founder and President Heidi Feyerherm-Smith tells KSAL News an associated Gold Ribbon Golf event that occurred ...

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Salina community members are invited to a Coffee Chat with USD Superintendent Linn Exline on Monday, September 30 from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. in the District Office. The interactive session will feature information about Career and Technical Education in USD 305 schools along with time for questions and ideas from participants. This Coffee Chat is the first ...

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Salina Police on Monday released new details regarding a threat made on social media that was aimed at the Salina Central High Homecoming Dance. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that just after 5pm on Saturday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation contacted SPD regarding a threat made via Snapchat about a possible gun threat toward ...

1 year ago
Contestants of an eating competition caught the eyes of festival goers and three winners took home the grand prize of $200. On Saturday, The Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair was packed and a crowd gathered to witness the first Serious Eater's Competition that was held in the front of the museum. Play-by-Play Ell-Saline Cardinals announcer for 104.9 ...