4 years ago
A female victim claims that a strong arm theft is what led to her vehicle later being found on fire in rural Saline County. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that a silver 1998 Isuzu Rodeo is found on fire at 11:03 a.m. Thursday, in the 7800 block of E. Stimmel Rd. Rural Fire ...

4 years ago
A central Salina apartment complex is evacuated while police try negotiate with a suspect who had fired a gun. Salina Police Capt. Gary Hanus tells KSAL News that police were sent to the 600 block of S. 2nd St. at 9:19 p.m. Thursday, for the report of shots being fired from inside of the apartment complex. When ...

4 years ago
Salina law enforcement continue to search for a suspect believed to have shot and killed a woman last month. Salina Police Capt. Gary Hanus tells KSAL News that authorities are still seeking the whereabouts of Nelson Gerrod Hull III, 35, Salina. He has a warrant issued for first degree murder. This case stems from 36-year-old Courtney Ann ...

4 years ago
It appears Kansas will follow the federal government's lead and delay the Sunflower State's income tax-filing deadline. Although no specifics were disclosed, the news was reportedly included in comments made yesterday by Governor Laura Kelly during a political appearance in Marysville. On Wednesday, IRS officials announced that the agency was delaying the normal April 15th federal tax ...

4 years ago
Four students have earned Bill McMosley Scholarship's to attend Kansas Wesleyan University. The school announced Thursday the spring winners of the Bill McMosley scholarship competition, held in a virtual setting during late February. The winners come from four different disciplines and four different Kansas cities. They include: Madeleine Johnson (Hugoton/Hugoton HS) intends to major in Music Education ...

4 years ago
Saline County has now vaccinated more than 11,000 members of the community against COVID-19 thus far. According to the Saline County Health Department, everyone in a qualifying Phase 3 or 4 population is encouraged to register for the COVID-19 vaccine as we prepare to move forward through the vaccination phases very shortly. While Saline County is currently ...

4 years ago
A new scholarship is available for students with a disability who are looking to further their education. OCCK, Inc. is  launching its "More Than You Think Scholarship" for 2021. According to the organization, the new scholarship was established as part of the 50th Anniversary celebration of OCCK in 2020, as a long term reminder of the good ...

4 years ago
Authorities are asking for the public's help in a Geary County fatal hit and run case. According to the agency, they were contacted by the Geary County Police Department in the early morning hours on Thursday after a body was found on eastbound I-70 near Fort Riley, slightly east of milepost 302. Troopers responded to the ...

4 years ago
A Salina man faces additional charges after he allegedly spits on a police officer while handcuffed. Salina Police Capt. Gary Hanus tells KSAL News that 48-year-old Walter Shields, Salina, was placed under arrest in the area of Forest and N. 4th St. at 3:45 p.m., Wednesday. Shields had an active warrant out of his arrest. While Shields ...

4 years ago
Several home improvement items are stolen from a Salina business by way of a fraudulent check. Salina Police Capt. Gary Hanus tells KSAL News that a pair of men entered Menards, 805 Virginia Ct., back on Feb. 28 and purchased a miscellaneous home repair or remodeling items. One of the individuals then wrote a check from "Owen's ...

4 years ago
Multiple area students have earned scholarships through the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. According to the organization, they have named 223 high school seniors from 59 Northwest Kansas schools as winners in its 46th annual scholarship competition. In selecting award winners, the Scholarship Committee considered proficiency in verbal and writing skills.  Other important factors are academic records, ...