3 years ago
Gunfire was sprayed at two Salina homes in what police believe are unrelated incidents of violence. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that six shots were fired at a home in the 3000 block of Castle Court Wednesday night, while at least four bullets were fired into a home in the 1500 block of Bachtold ...

3 years ago
Visitors to Salina's Rolling Hill Zoo can see the new baby Rhino at the facility for the first time beginning Thursday. According to the zoo, they will start allowing guests to see the first southern white rhino born at the zoo beginning Thursday, January 27th. “This is a trial schedule as we continue to monitor mother, Evey, ...

3 years ago
There have been 3 new COVID deaths in Saline County since Monday and 279 new COVID cases. According to the Saline County Health Department, there are currently 2,695 active cases in the community. Salina Regional Health Center reports that 19 patients require hospitalization related to COVID-19. There have been 197 COVID related deaths overall. The Saline County Health Department ...

3 years ago
A permanent leader is now in charge of the Salina Parks & Recreation Department. According to the City of Salina, City Manager Mike Schrage has appointed Jeff Hammond as the Director of Parks & Recreation. Hammond was formerly the Deputy Parks & Recreation Director and has been serving as the interim director since October. Hammond is a certified Park ...

3 years ago
A Salina man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for aggravated robbery and aggravated assault. According to the  Kansas Attorney General's office, 32-year-old Robert Shepherd was sentenced to 69 months in a Kansas Department of Corrections facility for one count of conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery and one count of aggravated assault. Shepherd was ...

3 years ago
The deep history, people and the roots of Kansas will be celebrated this Saturday at the Smoky Hill Museum as the Sunflower State turns 161 years old this weekend. Nona Miller, Education Coordinator at the Museum joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra to not only preview the event but also look at the importance ...

3 years ago
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is seeking a major presidential declaration following severe storms that impacted the state on December 15th, two people died after windy, dry conditions led to wildfires KAKE reports that the governor noted that the storms generated wind gusts ranging from 60 to 100-miles-per-hour, causing widespread damage. In addition, two people died after windy, ...

3 years ago
A two-vehicle accident Tuesday evening has left one injured and a fire hydrant damaged. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a 2004 Honda Odyssey van was driving east on Walnut. The driver of the Odyssey, a 64-year-old Salina woman, failed to stop at a stop sign and hit a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup ...

3 years ago
A bike was stolen from a Salina residence Monday night. Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the incident happened in the 200 block of Baker. The victim, 50-year-old Lance Ellegood of Salina, reported that he had his black ECO TRIC pedal assist electric bicycle stolen from his fenced-in backyard. The gate was secured with ...

3 years ago
A Salina man is in custody after a physical altercation with police Tuesday afternoon. Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that at 2 p.m., officers were sent to the 24/7 Travel Store at 2230 N. 9th for a suspicious activity in which a male customer was throwing credit cards. Upon their arrival, they located Maurio ...

3 years ago
The Center for Kansas Studies will host its annual Kansas Day lecture virtually this week on Friday. According to Washburn University, in recognition of Kansas Day 2022, its Center for Kansas Studies welcomes Dr. Sarah Deer. Deer is a University Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas and serves as Chief Justice of the Court of ...