5 years ago
A single-vehicle crash in west Saline County sends two people to the hospital. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that crash occurred at 4:03 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Hedville Rd. and Crawford St, about six miles west of Salina. A 1995 Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling eastbound on W. Crawford--which is a dirt ...

5 years ago
A $100,000 reward is being offered in 16-year-old cold case death of a Kansas man which authorities believe may have been racially motivated. The FBI is offering the $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for the death of Alonzo Brooks. Brooks’ body was found in a creek in ...

5 years ago
To give back to the community and encourage others to do the same, Messenger Total Promotions and Mr. Freeland Design have partnered to launch SalinaThreads.com, a community-themed t-shirt store with a purpose. This new initiative supports charity organizations in the Salina area. “Our mission with SalinaThreads is to provide an avenue for our community members to ...

5 years ago
Volunteers are helping to beautify Salina by planting flowers in Oakdale, Sunset and Jerry Ivey Parks this weekend. Volunteers are asked to bring their own trowel and water and the Parks Department provide the plants and knowledge about what to plant where.  This is the second weekend that the Salina Community has helped plant annuals for ...

5 years ago
The advantages and disadvantages of tax breaks for a business who may expand to Salina are being researched by Phillip Smith Haynes, Administrator for Saline County. Smith Haynes was tasked by commissioners this week to gather data on the process of issuing Industrial Revenue Bonds after the body heard a presentation on an Ag related service ...

5 years ago
A Salina man is arrested after he allegedly drove through a wet alfalfa field, which caused heavy damage. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that police were sent to the 1400 block of Glenshire at 7 p.m. Wednesday to the report of a damage to property and trespassing. The victim, Ralph Bennett, 64, Salina, owns ...

5 years ago
A Salina man is under arrest after allegedly attacking three people with a hammer. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester says that officers were sent to 718 Park at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday for a disturbance at the residence and male swinging a hammer. As officers arrived, a male subject exited the front door holding a hammer in his ...

5 years ago
A lengthy pursuit throughout portions of western Saline County ended after a half-hour and an arrest made. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that at 11:05 p.m. Wednesday, a deputy clocked on radar a white 2005 Chevy Malibu speeding, at 82 mph in a 55 mph speed limit, on K-140 Highway. The deputy attempted to ...

5 years ago
Detectives with the Salina Police Department obtained warrants for multiple homes and a vehicle believed to be connected in the distribution of illegal narcotics. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that detectives obtained warrants for homes at 122 W. Kirwin, 210 E. Kirwin, 1208 Wilbre Rd., as well as a 2008 Buick Lucerne. The ...

5 years ago
Another confirmed COVID-19 case has been identified in Saline County. According to the Saline County Health Department the new case is a male in his 20s that is associated with another positive case and is isolated at home. The Health Department continues to actively monitor two other cases who are isolated at home.  The rest have met the ...

5 years ago
As summer is just starting,  people without access to air conditioning or other means of staying cool during hot and humid weather can receive fans from the Salina Salvation Army. According to the agency, they will make free fans available again this year. The Salina Salvation Army, located on North Santa Fe, will be distributing box ...