4 years ago
An Ellsworth man is recovering after a one-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that around 1:57 p.m., a blue 2007 Jeep Liberty lost control in the 9000 block of K-140. The Jeep went into the ditch and rolled once, coming to rest back on its wheels. The driver, a 41-year-old Ellsworth ...

4 years ago
A Salina man is in custody after he allegedly forced his way into a home Wednesday evening. Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that at 5:40 p.m., officers were sent to a residence in the 2500 block of Highland Ave. on reference of a burglary in progress. Two victims reported they were in the basement ...

4 years ago
There have been 4 new COVID deaths and 157 new COVID cases in Saline County since Monday According to the Saline County Health Department, there are currently 2,300 active cases in the community. Salina Regional Health Center reports that 22 patients require hospitalization related to COVID-19. There have been 201 COVID related deaths overall. An additional 128 people were ...

4 years ago
The largest energy provider in the state is warning about scam attempts in which imposters are offering to provide free advice and technology. According to Evergy, they have received customer reports of individuals placing phone calls to customers and calling themselves “Clean Energy” or “Clean Energy Utility.” They claim to work with Evergy and are erroneously ...

4 years ago
Comedian, entertainer, show host, and automobile enthusiast Jay Leno is coming to Salina. Leno will have a full day of activities in Salina on Friday, April 8th. He will get a private tour and host a private event at The Garage automobile museum. He will then head of to the Tony's Pizza Events Center to be ...

4 years ago
Love that morning cup of coffee? What are some of the challenges facing independent roasters in America to keep your cup filled? Samual Finch is the master roaster and bean buyer at Blacksmith Coffee Shop & Roastery in Lindsborg and Salina and tells KSAL News that before you take your first sip - roasters have contracted ...

4 years ago
A Salina man is in custody after running from authorities who tased him. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 39-year-old Joshua Hayes was being served a warrant on Monday evening around 8pm at his residence in the 1000 block of E. Iron when he tried to jump over a fence and run away. Deputies ...

4 years ago
A winter storm with widespread snow will continue to impact the area today thru early on Thursday. Overnight many areas received an inch or two of snow. Several more inches are anticipated as the day progresses. In the Salina area, 3 to 5 inches of snow is anticipated. Some locally higher amounts may occur. Be prepared for hazardous ...

4 years ago
The McPherson Police Department investigated a threat to commit violence at the McPherson High School and arrested the suspect. According to the agency on Monday evening, January 31st, the McPherson Police Department received a report concerning a threat communicated on Snapchat to commit violence at the McPherson High School using knives. On Tuesday, February 1st, the ...

4 years ago
Rolling Hills Zoo is inviting the public to vote on a name for the new baby rhino which was born in December. The male rhino calf was born on December 9th. According to the zoo, the selection has been narrowed down six names by staff. The public is now invited to tell them which name they ...

4 years ago
Tips are being sought in connection with an unsolved murder in North Central Kansas. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation  and the Osborne County Sheriff’s Office again ask for the public’s assistance as they investigate the murder of 48-year-old Calvin Beams of Downs. According to the KBI, it is believed Beams was shot and killed on November ...