2 years ago
The COVID-19 fraud trial of a former Kansas lawmaker is underway in Wichita. A jury is seated in the trial of former State Representative Michael Capps. Prosecutors say Capps lied about the number of employees, average monthly payroll and gross revenues for two businesses and a foundation when he applied for government COVID-19 aid. Capps faces more than ...

2 years ago
FORWARD, the leading integrated program administration solution for local governments, is partnering with Saline County to provide $500,000 for residents in low-income households to reduce energy costs. According to the organization, the Central Kansas Weatherization Program will distribute the funding to qualifying households in Saline County using State resources to further promote the energy efficiency of ...

2 years ago
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) is holding a workshop on Tuesday beginning at 9:30 a.m. to give Evergy officials the opportunity to explain a large increase in the company’s capital expenditure projections. According to the KCC, Evergy’s capital investment plan, filed earlier this year, showed a $1.2 billion increase in projected spending compared to its ...

2 years ago
Playing the violin feels like flying to Elias Nichols. The 17-year-old member of the Salina Youth Symphony will land on stage at the Stiefel Theatre Tuesday night to perform with the Piano Guys. A tryout led to the opportunity he could not pass up. "When I received that email I was just stoked, it was so amazing!" Nichols, ...

2 years ago
The return of Chuck Otte to the Kansas Wesleyan stage for the December Smoky Hill Audubon Society program is always a traditional passage of time. December is always a special month for the programs. They are frequently visited by Chuck Otte and nobody knows birds and bird identification like Chuck. The organizations says they are fortunate ...

2 years ago
A Salina man was tased and taken into custody after leading law enforcement on a high speed chase down Santa Fe Saturday evening around 6:15pm Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that an officer on patrol noticed an expired tag on a 2011 Harley Davidson and followed the rider to attempt a stop. Police say 56-year-old ...

2 years ago
A woman from Geneseo was transported to the hospital to be treated for facial injuries and later arrested on DUI charges after a single car crash on Friday afternoon around 4:35pm. Police say 35-year-old Abagale Hill lost control of her 2008 Buick Lucerne, driving through a yard in the 800 block of Plaza Drive and ...

2 years ago
No one was hurt after a car burst into flames in Gypsum. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that fire fighters from Rural Fire District #1 responded to a car fire Saturday morning in the 600 block of King Street. Deputies say the 61-year-old owner heard a loud pop after she started the 2001 Buick ...

2 years ago
A driver was transproted to a hospital when a car he was driving crashed and caught fire  during a high speed pursuit. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2008 Toyota Avalon was eastbound on K 244 Highway in Geary County fleeing law enforcement. The car failed to negotiate a curve, crossed the center line, and ...

2 years ago
After several days of mild temperatures, a big change is on the horizon. According to the National Weather Service, by mid-week much colder temperatures will move onto the area, and stay for a while. First, there is a chance for showers, and even thunderstorms. Strong to severe storms are possible late Monday night into Tuesday morning. The ...

2 years ago
A panel discussion on the topic of homelessness is planned in Salina this week. According to the City of Salina, city commissioners will be hosting a panel discussion and open public forum regarding homelessness this coming Wednesday, December 14th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Salina Grace Community Resource Center, 142 S. 7th Street. The public is encouraged ...