5 months ago
On June 5th and the 7th, a 78-year old Salina area female, received two calls about bank fraud. Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL, the victim received an unrecognizable call from a local bank fraud agent on June 5th. The caller told the victim, "that people are trying to take money out of their account, and to ...

6 months ago
The victim of a drive-by air gun shooting, was shot in the shoulder during their walk at Sunset Park. Police Captain James Feldman tells KSAL, on Sunday June 9th at 3:30, a White Ford Explorer drove through Sunset Park after an unknown male leaned out of the rear passenger window, and shot an air gun at ...

6 months ago
A series of events took place in the Salina Walmart Supercenter, June 8th. Police Captain James Feldman tells KSAL, at around 8:35 pm, 37-year old Jeremiah Loneelk, placed various items in a re-usable shopping bag, and proceeded to leave without paying. A male Walmart employee stopped Loneelk, before getting their foot stomped by him. A female customer ...

6 months ago
It's Smoky Hill River Festival week and that means thousands of music and art fans will be making their way to Oakdale Park for the 48th annual party in the park. Salina Arts and Humanities Executive Director Brad Anderson joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at helping more people access the ...

6 months ago
It will be another big celebration in "Little Sweden USA," as hundreds gather this Saturday in Lindsborg to welcome in the summer season. Swedish dancers, music, Swedish treats and Viking reenactors will all be on hand Saturday, June 15th to greet visitors from near and far. Events begin in Riverside Park at 10am and take place throughout ...

6 months ago
The Kansas City Royals are considering building a new stadium in Kansas. The Royals released a statement on Saturday announcing that they are exploring the option of using STAR bonds as a means to move to the Sunflower State. The Kansas City Chiefs are considering a similar option, and the Kansas Legislature is expected to discuss using ...

6 months ago
A fund-raising event to show support for those currently fighting cancer, and to remember those who lost the battle with cancer will be held in Salina. Saline County’s annual Relay For Life event will take place on Saturday, June 22nd. The volunteer-led event will celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and raise funds ...

6 months ago
The Kansas community already home to the world's largest belt buckle will soon be home to another largest in the world item, On June 22, 1945, Dwight D. Eisenhower declared in his Homecoming Speech, "The proudest thing I can claim is that I am from Abilene." Now, 79 years later, Ike's hometown is gearing up to ...

6 months ago
A new publication for those who like to explore Kansas by taking a hike is now available. “Hiking Kansas” by Seth Brooks introduces hikers of all abilities to 40 of the greatest hiking adventures across the state. Complete with thorough hike descriptions, mile by mile directional cues, detailed maps and useful information on the surrounding area, ...

6 months ago
A woman from Chapman was injured in a single vehicle crash on Saturday morning on Interstate-70. According to the Kanas Highway Patrol, 54-year-old Debra Lynn Hurlbert was driving eastbound on I-70 near the Solomon Exit ramp and apparently fell asleep. Her vehicle, a 2020 Dodge Challenger drifted into the south ditch before striking a guard rail. Hurlbert was ...

6 months ago
Combines started rolling in southern Kansas over the past few days after barely getting started last week. Harvest started earlier than normal because the wheat has matured early and farmers are trying to beat upcoming storms. Overall, yields are better than expected in the area. Although the first quarter of the year was very dry, recent ...