4 years ago
The legacy of a Kansas World War I hero is coming to life in Wichita, with the help of a group committed to rebuilding a biplane to tell his story. Erwin Bleckley is Wichita's lone recipient of the aviation Congressional Medal of Honor - earned for his selfless act and courage to help resupply American soldiers ...

4 years ago
Salina Police are searching for a truck that was stolen from the driveway of an east Salina home. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the truck was stolen between 10 a.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday from outside of a residence in the 600 block of Seitz Dr. The truck, a 2014 Ford F150 ...

4 years ago
Kansas State University officials announce that the school has canceled spring break week for the 2021 spring semester. In a letter from the K-State Provost and Executive Vice President, Chuck Taber, the school has adjusted its 2021 spring calendar on Friday. The reason the school has cut out its spring break is in an effort to try ...

4 years ago
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly today sent members of the State Finance Council a letter illustrating the importance of renewing the current State of Disaster Emergency Declaration beyond September 15, and what is at stake for Kansas if they fail to act.   Read the letter from Governor Laura Kelly:   "Members of the State Finance Council,   As you are aware, ...

4 years ago
The 2020 Kansas State Fair may be canceled, but fans of the fair will still have an opportunity to purchase some of their favorite Kansas-grown products with the same State Fair-time deals. According to state fair officials, "From the Land of Kansas" is launching its new Purple Ribbon Marketplace, offering a virtual, state-fair experience to shop ...

4 years ago
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a couple of thieves who were caught on camera. The crime is this week's Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to Salina Police, on August 30th two males stole $153.00 worth of merchandise from the Salina Walmart. The duo left the store parking lot in ...

4 years ago
Salina Area Technical College is hosting its 11th Annual Vehicle Extravaganza on Saturday. The free event to the community also features music, food and a fun family atmosphere. Due to COIVD, a few things have changed this year. This year will be fully outside, they will not be having any inside spots for vehicles. Food vendors and ...

4 years ago
Salina group "Let’s Restore Humanity" will host a necessities drive on Saturday. According to the group they will be distributing necessities, personal hygiene products, winter clothes, and school supplies to the public. Drive and walk-thru items will be bagged and distributed by volunteers. Information about a local felony expungement program will be provided, and a voting registration ...

4 years ago
Flags will be flying at half-staff throughout Kansas today. According to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's Office, in accordance with Executive Order 20-30, in recognition of Patriot Day, September 11, 2020, and in accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff ...

4 years ago
A pedestrian was hurt when he was struck by a pickup truck in crash in the McPherson County community of Galva. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Ford F250 pickup truck was headed west U.S 56 Highway. A semi was pulling out of a driveway to go east on the highway. The pickup struck the ...

4 years ago
The Love Chloe Foundation is inviting everyone to enjoy an evening of delicious food and support for families touched by childhood cancer. Love Chloe founder, Heidi Feyerherm-Smith joined in on the KSAL Morning News with an invitation to the organization's Gold Ribbon Golf Tournament and Virtual Gala in late September. Feyerherm-Smith told listeners that only a ...