1 year ago
A Salina woman escapes from her attacker and calls for help from a neighbor's home. According to Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges, officers responded to the 1300 block of Winona on Friday afternoon after the 25-year-old victim called 911. Police say around 4:45pm the woman and a male acquaintance were involved in an argument that turned violent. Authorities ...

1 year ago
Damage cleanup is underway after a strong storm tore through parts of Central Kansas Sunday night. Damaging storms that formed in Russell County and moved south through Ellsworth and Barton Counties. Spotters reported a brief tornado touch down near Wilson, but the main threat ended up being wind in excess of 70-miles-per-hour and hail up to the ...

1 year ago
The yearly curb and gutter repair project begins in Salina this week. According to the City of Salina, the annual project begins Monday. The project includes nearly 1,700 feet of repairs throughout Salina, mostly on residential streets. Impacts to traffic will be minimal; impact to individual properties will be communicated to property owners and occupants. Work at individual ...

1 year ago
There were no jackpots winners Friday or Saturday, so a couple of large jackpots now top a combined $1.5 billion. There was no jackpot winner Saturday night, so one of the largest ever Powerball jackpots continues to soar. The jackpot has grown to an estimated $900 million for the next drawing on Monday. The jackpot has ...

1 year ago
A Salina college student is one of 19 students honored with the Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship. According to Kansas Wesleyan University, Olivia Velasquez earned the scholarship presented recently by the Kansas Independent College Foundation. “I was very appreciative that I was able to get the scholarship — and very surprised,” said Velasquez, who is from Park City. Velasquez ...

1 year ago
A summer program that allows for free admission to educational attractions across Kansas, including things like the Rolling Hills Zoo, the Garage auto museum, and the Eisenhower Presidential Library is proving to be popular. The Sunflower Summer Program, which  promotes learning and family engagement during the summer by allowing Kansas families free access to museums, zoos, ...

1 year ago
The new Saline County Jail and Sheriff's Office remains on pace to open late this fall. Saline County officials tell KSAL News they expect to take possession of the facility from the construction team at the end of September. October will be be an opportunity for staff training, exercise of building systems, and eventually public tours. Inmates ...

1 year ago
Police are seeking tips involving the theft of a cell phone.  The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers Crime of the week. Police say on Monday, May 22nd, officers took a report of a theft at Verizon, 2375 S. 9th St. An employee reported they had left a cell phone on a charging pad on ...

1 year ago
Two individuals from Salina have been arrested in connection to a Flying J travel stop robbery back in April. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News, through investigation officers were able to arrest Michael Hamen a 41-year-old Salina man on charges of aggravated robbery. Destany Dirksen a 24-year-old woman from Salina was also arrested on charges ...

1 year ago
Hundreds of runners from at least 20 states will lace up their shoes Saturday and hit the streets of Salina raising money to help in the fight against childhood cancer. Participants of all ages are invited to come run, walk, or cheer on the participants at the Love, Chloe Fun Run. The Love, Chloe Fun Run features ...

1 year ago
Motorcycles will roar across Salina on Saturday on a mission delivering toys.  The first "Christmas in July Toy Run" is planned. The toy run is being organized by the Salina VFW Auxiliary. Meet up is at the Ace Hardware parking lot near Broadway side at 1pm. Parade starts at 2pm. Those who purchase a toy at Ace ...