1 year ago
Seven Wichita police officers are entitled to qualified immunity in a civil lawsuit over the in-custody death of a teenager. Seventeen-year-old Cedric Lofton became unresponsive while being restrained following an altercation at a Wichita juvenile center on September 21st, 2021, and he died at a hospital two days later. A federal judge ruled this week that seven ...

1 year ago
An American hero will roll back into Abilene for the Central Kansas Free Fair at the end of July. Kansas native Mark Nutsch now lives in Leavenworth and joined in on the KSAL Morning News with a look back at a group of US Army Green Berets he led in freeing Afghanistan from Taliban rule in ...

1 year ago
A woman who was strangled by an acquaintance calls police three days later. Captain Mike Miller tells KSAL News, yesterday afternoon authorities were sent to the 200 block of South 7th, to investigate an assault. A 28-year old Salina woman was strangled by a man on Saturday afternoon and did not call police the day of. Police have ...

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 For a century, Kansas State University has been “bringing the college to the people and the people to the college,” becoming a pioneer radio voice when KSAC first aired on Dec. 1, 1924. The university will commemorate this historic milestone as the first educational broadcasting station in Kansas with the K-State Radio Centennial: A Century of Sound ...

1 year ago
With online enrollment underway in the Salina USD 305 school district, the annual Saline County Back to School Fair is approaching. The Saline County Back to School Fair will take place next week on Tuesday, July 23, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Central High School. Organizers say this annual event aims to ensure that ...

1 year ago
This Wednesday you can help in the local fight against cancer by simply enjoying some pancakes. Proceeds from meals served at IHOP at 2273 S 9th Street will benefit the Salina Relay For Life organization. Mention "Relay For Life" when you pay and IHOP will donate 20% to the organization. Both dine and carry out orders are ...

1 year ago
Fort Riley, in conjunction with USD 475 Geary County Schools, will conduct a full-scale emergency-preparedness exercise on Wednesday. According to the Army, the annual exercise provides Fort Riley and community partners an opportunity to test and evaluate emergency response procedures and processes. During the exercise 1st Division Road will be closed temporarily from Bellavia Way at 1st ...

1 year ago
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment   has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Culver public water supply system located in Ottawa County. According to the agency, customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water. Dispose of ...

1 year ago
A unique garage sale type event is planned to raise funds for one of the most unique venues in Salina. A sale is planned this Saturday at the Temple in Downtown Salina.  None of the items will have a price on them. To purchase, make a donation.  Please be generous, this helps to save and maintain ...

1 year ago
Salina Police received an unexpected call from the passenger of a vehicle they were chasing. Monday at 7:56pm, a twenty-five minute pursuit started in the 100 block of South 10th, after the driver of a 1994 GMC Suburban failed to pull over for having an improper tag. The Suburban fled and hit a top speed of 63 ...

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 June. According to the hospital, employees make a donation of at least $5 and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $750 was donated to the Herington Fire ...