1 year ago
A person is under arrest after allegedly brandishing a gun at the Kansas State Fair. The Kansas Highway Patrol says that the gun was seized from a person at the fairgrounds in Hutchinson on Friday. The suspect was booked for being a felon in possession of a firearm and for possession of a firearm while intoxicated.

1 year ago
The victim of a deadly crash in Harvey County is identified. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 22-year-old Aubrie Lakey was walking in the southbound lanes of I-135 in Newton on Saturday night when she was struck by a southbound vehicle. Lakey died at the scene, and no other injuries were reported.

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The thirty-foot Viking that welcomes all to Lindsborg didn't happen overnight. In fact artists Cal and Allena McNichols spent about four years planning and fundraising for the mural that dominates the north wall of the Trollslända Toy Store in downtown. Over the summer the creative couple marked the completion of the their fifth mural project in ...

1 year ago
The Tammy Walker Cancer Center will host two free screenings for skin cancer and prostate cancer on Saturday, October 12 and 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. Space is limited and appointments are required by calling Daniel Craig, Tammy Walker Cancer Center Cancer Outreach Coordinator, at (785) 452-4848. Skin cancer is the most common type of ...

1 year ago
Community has always been an integral part of Kansas Wesleyan, and the relationship between Salina and KWU is vital to the university’s success. According to KWU, in recognition of this importance, the Saline County MBA Scholarship will launch this spring. Students with either Saline County employment or a Saline County home address will receive $100 off ...

1 year ago
City of Salina and Saline County officials are considering ways to best-utilize space in downtown Salina, and everyone is invited to provide input to the master plan.. According to Saline County, a virtual public open house is now live, until September 18. Those wishing to participate can visit Visit the Future Facilities page or click here to ...

1 year ago
A bridge over the Kansas River is being closed due to safety concerns. The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced the emergency closure of the eastbound lanes of I-70 at the Lewis and Clark Viaduct. Inspectors say that the viaduct is expected to be closed through the end of the year so crews can make needed repairs.

1 year ago
A Salina man was placed in a body wrap after scuffling with officers in a house he allegedly broke into. Police Captain David Villanueva tells KSAL News that on Thursday evening around 5:30pm officers were sent to the 100 block of North 2nd Street after the resident called 911. Police say the man heard someone on his ...

1 year ago
A man is facing attempted murder charges in Geary County. Authorities say that 42-year-old Ryan Diedrich allegedly got into an altercation with another man at Milford Lake on August 17th and attempted to drown him. Diedrich was arrested Wednesday for attempted murder in the second degree and criminal threat.

1 year ago
Employees of Memorial Health System in Abilene wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of August. According to the hospital, employees make a donation, of at least $5, and they are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. For August, a total donation of $1,215 was presented to Tori ...

1 year ago
Beginning this weekend, phones will be ringing across Salina USD 305 as a comprehensive survey of patrons’ opinion will begin. According to USD 305, school district officials say the survey will provide insight into what residents think about the district’s strengths, challenges and other important issues. “This survey lets us hear from a range of patrons about ...