3 years ago
A man who allegedly threatened to shoot up a Salina business is in custody. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that officers were sent to Twin Oaks Industries, located at 2001 W. Grand, on January 17 for reports of a subject in possession of firearms in his vehicle. The subject had allegedly threatened to ...

3 years ago
A disagreement between roommates escalated to a knife being pulled. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that on Saturday at 2 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Baker after a call to remove a subject from an address. Upon arrival, officers met with the the caller, 62-year-old Andrew Marquez of Salina. ...

3 years ago
An Assaria man has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after an incident with his neighbors last Friday. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that Christopher Albertson, 37, was arrested after allegedly threatening his neighbors with a bow and arrow. Deputies were sent to 8296 Shane Hunter Drive in Assaria around 9:30 ...

3 years ago
A federal government website where Americans can request free COVID-19 tests will begin accepting orders this week on Wednesday. Every home in the U.S. can soon order free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests will be completely free, there are no shipping costs and you don’t need to enter a credit card number. The free tests can be ...

3 years ago
A driver was killed when a truck he was driving was hit by a train. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 51-year-old Patrick Harsch of Lebo was driving a pickup truck headed west through a field, parallel to a train track. The truck turned north out of the field, and for an unknown reason, failed to ...

3 years ago
His voice emerged to lead a peaceful movement through a turbulent decade in America - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. left a legacy of change in his wake. Kansas Wesleyan history professor Dr. Anita Specht joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra to look back at not only his charisma but his organizational skills. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/dr-specht-1.mp3"][/audio]   Dr. ...

3 years ago
The Kansas City Chiefs have advanced to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs with a big win over the Pittsburgh Steelers  and KSAL wants to take you to the next game. The Chiefs will host the Buffalo Bills this Sunday, January 23rd.  Kickoff will be at 5:30 at Arrowhead Stadium. Clarke Sanders is planning to take ...

3 years ago
On its own, growing up is challenging. The impacts of COVID intensify that and schools have seen more students in need of behavioral health services. According to USD 305, the district  participates in the Mental Health Intervention Team program that combines school and community support in a new way. The program placed liaisons in schools who ...

3 years ago
The Salina Art Center is planning an event to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Art Center Cinema. According to the organization, this year's annual gala will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Cinema, Salina's only remaining downtown movie theater. For 25 years, the Cinema has shown movies worth talking about and offered special programming to ...

3 years ago
Area public transportation will have reduced hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. OCCK, Inc. Transportation, including Salina CityGo, 81 Connection, Regional Paratransit, GoAbilene, and GoConcordia public transportation, will have reduced hours on Monday.. According to the organization, CityGo buses will run from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with no peak routes running. Regional paratransit vehicles, including GoAbilene ...

3 years ago
An overwhelming caseload is prompting  the Saline County Health Department to  cease contact tracing for COVID-19 cases. The organization says if you test positive for COVID, you should follow the KDHE isolation and quarantine guidance and alert any close contacts that they may have been exposed. While contact tracing has ended, investigation will continue and isolation letters ...