4 years ago
Saline County law enforcement are seeking tips into a series of recent vehicle burglaries. The case is this week's Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, on Sunday November 15th, deputies responded to multiple addresses in the City of Assaria and the rural area around Assaria for reports of ...

4 years ago
Things were the same, but different in Salina on Thanksgiving day. The Salina Salvation Army, partnering with Applebee's, the GL Huyett company of Minneapolis, and a dedicated group of volunteers again provided a free community-wide Thanksgiving dinner. Because of COVID-19, a sit-down meal at Applebee's couldn't be held. The agency adapted, though, and still provided the ...

4 years ago
Swap the shopping centers for scenic views this Black Friday, as Kansas state parks will once again waive entrance fees as part of the nationwide #OptOutside initiative. All 28 of Kansas’ state parks are participating in an effort to get families and friends outdoors and enjoying nature. On Friday, Nov. 27, state park visitors will have ...

4 years ago
Many holiday memories include time spent in the kitchen cooking or baking traditional foods.  Keep it fun and safe with a few simple tips so children can join in. “When kids are in the kitchen, the most important ingredient is a watchful eye,” said Cherie Sage, Safe Kids Kansas. “Whether helping an adult cook or simply ...

4 years ago
There are 3 new COVID-19 deaths in Saline County along with 131 new positive cases of the virus. According to the Saline County Health Department, there have now been 2,277 total cases with 599 cases currently active. There are 1,658 people who have recovered, and  now a total of 20 deaths. Salina Regional Health Center has 34 ...

4 years ago
The City of Salina is currently accepting expression of interest forms for the Salina Citizen Review Board. According to the city, the board will likely be created to review the investigatory findings of the Salina Police Department in response to complaints of (a) excessive use of force and/or (b) racial or other biased-based policing. The Law Enforcement ...

4 years ago
Two more people on  the November list of Salina's Most Wanted have been arrested. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, the latest arrests include: Archer, Andrew, Wood - Felony Vehicle Burglary X2 Finch, Seth, Austin - Felony FTA Agg Endangering a Child X3 / Burglary / Interfere w/LEO X3 / Poss Drug Para / Theft ...

4 years ago
Actions have recently been taken by the governing bodies of Saline County and the City of Salina to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the community. According to Saline County, a Saline County Public Health Order limiting mass gatherings went into effect on Sunday, November 22nd. Both the City and County made changes to the mask ...

4 years ago
Salina law enforcement officers are looking for the driver of a black pickup truck that was involved in a hit and run accident late Tuesday evening on Schilling Road. According to Police Captain Paul Forrester, the black truck should have substantial front end damage after crashing into the passenger side of a 2016 Ford Taurus driven ...

4 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a residential burglary after someone entered a home in the 100 block S. 11th Street and stole a couple of TVs. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a 25-year-old woman returned home to discover her 65-inch Roku TV and a 32-inch TCL TV. There was no sign of forced entry. The ...

4 years ago
Fewer Kansans will be traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday. According to AAA Kansas, 86 percent of Kansas residents will not be traveling anywhere for Thanksgiving. Of those who plan to travel, 84-percent will drive to their destination and 14 percent will fly. Across the country, the agency is predicting as many as 50 million Americans traveling over ...