2 years ago
For the 62nd year, KSAL radio is awarding scholarships to area high school students. Eight of the area’s recent high school graduates received a little boost to their college education fund, in the form of a $1,000 scholarship. Five Saline County high schools (Salina Central, Salina South, Sacred Heart, Southeast of Saline and Ell-Saline) Abilene High ...

2 years ago
A Salina woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Jeep Commander was headed east on Magnolia Road. For an unknown reason it went left of center and crashed head on into an air coming Dodge Ram pickup truck which was pulling a trailer. The driver of the pickup, ...

2 years ago
The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum invites everyone to join them Ike's Book Club, where they read and discuss various books about leadership. Generally held the second Tuesday evening of every other month, the theme this year is titled "Dwight Eisenhower: The Making of a Leader." The book selection focuses on the categories of family, military, ...

2 years ago
A Salina medical clinic is welcoming home a new surgeon. According to  Mowery Clinic, Salina native Dr. Mark Banker, General Surgeon is now on staff. Dr. Banker joins Drs. Chris Rupe and Keenan Wanamaker at Mowery Clinic General Surgery. Dr. Banker grew up in Salina and graduated from Salina South High School.  After completing his undergraduate degree ...

2 years ago
COVID cases locally are on the uptick. According to Saline County Health Officer Jason Tiller,  Saline County saw 100 reported cases of COVID-19 in May. In June, just under 300 cases were reported.  As of July 8th there have already been 130 reported cases thus far in July. It is important to keep in mind that this ...

2 years ago
Kansas Game Wardens spent the recent holiday weekend participating in Operation Dry Water – a nationwide law enforcement effort to prevent boating under the influence (BUI). Game wardens patrolled Kansas lakes, rivers, and reservoirs, targeting impaired boat operators and safety violations to keep Kansans safe while recreating on the water. According to the agency, as a ...

2 years ago
The Salina USD 305 school board is making some changes to its public forum procedures. According to the district, public comment is a valuable part of the USD 305 Board of Education meetings. Public forum is an opportunity for citizens to address the board on policy-related issues. Anyone desiring to speak during public forum needs to ...

2 years ago
Salina Police are investigating after the body of a man was discovered in central Salina. On Friday morning at 9:08am Officers responded to the 900 Block of West South Street, regarding a person found deceased in the backyard of a residence. Upon arrival, officers observed a deceased white male in a stage of decomposition. At this time, ...

2 years ago
The Salina Police Department has released the number of firework-related dispatch calls that came in over the Fourth of July weekend. Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that between June 26 and July 8, officers responded to 101 calls. No citations were given out for any of the cases. Forrester said police worked to educate those who ...

2 years ago
A couple of firearms are being reported as stolen from a south Salina residence. Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that on Thursday, a 37-year-old woman contacted officers from her residence at 3300 Ringneck Crossing, stating that two firearms were taken from her bedroom closet. The woman told police that she moved into the house ...

2 years ago
A popular video game machine is once again at the center of a theft and damage to property case. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that on Thursday at 4:20 a.m., a suspect damaged and stole from a Dragon's Ascent game machine at Flying J, located at 2250 N. Ohio. The control board to the ...