2 years ago
Saline County Emergency Management has launched a new Adopt A Siren Program. Saline County Emergency Management Deputy Director Natasha Cundy Thursday morning on KSAL's Morning News Extra program announced the launch of the Adopt A Siren Program, aimed at promoting community engagement and education about the area's outdoor warning siren system. "We are excited about the Adopt ...

2 years ago
Summer reading has long been a staple of public libraries across the country. At Salina Public Library, one of our most frequent fond recollections from adult patrons is participating in summer reading as a child. Efforts to promote reading, especially during the summer, are central to the library’s calendar with our first inter-departmental planning meeting ...

2 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a burglary at storage unit that could date back to February. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that sometime between February and May 17, someone entered an empty storage unit in the 2400 block of Centennial Road - and broke through a wall to enter the unit next door to steal ...

2 years ago
A Kansas man is dead following a plane crash in Nebraska. A Cessna went down in a pasture northeast of Chambers, Nebraska, on Tuesday afternoon killing the pilot, 69-year-old Mark Gietzen of Wichita. Gietzen was chairman of the Kansas Coalition for Life, which is an anti-abortion group. The cause of the plane crash is under investigation.

2 years ago
The State of Kansas is partnering with Kansas State University on a long-term telemetry study to examine movement patterns and space use of Kansas’ most recreationally valuable fish. According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, data collected during this study will give Fisheries biologists a better understanding of fish movement within reservoirs and fish ...

2 years ago
A Kansas man is facing federal charges for allegedly threatening the President of the United States. According to the U.S Attorney's Office, 45-year-old Cody McCormick of Wichita was indicted on three counts of making a threat against  President Joe Biden. Wichita TV station KAKE reports a criminal complaint shows the investigation started last month when the Secret ...

2 years ago
The search is on. The Smoky Hill River Festival Medallion Quest is underway. The first clue was unveiled Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 on the steps of the Smoky Hill Museum. It is: A measuring cluster. Now, beginning Thursday, two different Festival Medallion Quest clues will be provided each day, at 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Since the Medallion Quest’s ...

2 years ago
The lead role has been cast in a movie which will be shot in North Central Kansas this summer. The producers of Sod and Stubble have selected actor Bailey Chase for lead role of pioneer Henry Ise. Chase is most recognized from the role of Branch Connally in the series Longmire. Chase will join other veteran actors ...

2 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a theft case after a woman returned two stolen phones for cash at a retail store. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that on May 4th, a female entered the Salina Target to return two Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra cell phones valued at $2,400. The clerk made the transaction as the packaging ...

2 years ago
Proceeds from a garage sale will go to an organization that grants wishes for critically ill children. Organizers tell KSAL News Truck Center Companies will raise money for Make-A-Wish. The sale will be held this Friday from 8-5 and Saturday from 8-12 at Belmont Boulevard Christian Church 2508 Belmont Blvd. All money raised will be donated to ...

2 years ago
A Salina man was hurt in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Tuesday. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 20-year-old Teagan Bradley was riding a 2004 Yamaha motorcycle headed east on Water Well Road.  Due to high speed, he lost control of the bike and braked. The motorcycle crossed the oncoming lane and struck a guardrail. Bradley, who ...