5 years ago
After a record setting Monday, central Kansas can see potentially another round of severe weather overnight Tuesday in to early Wednesday. The National Weather Service says that Monday had record cold in Salina. Monday's high topped at just 48 degrees--a record cool max temperature for May 11 in Salina. Tuesday could be another day of record breaking ...

5 years ago
At the latest meeting Monday night, the Salina City Commission decided the fate of summertime athletics in the city as well as whether or not Kenwood Cove will open this summer. In regards to summertime athletics, such as youth and adult baseball and softball; soccer, etc., the commission voted 3-2 in favor of allowing the sports ...

5 years ago
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today said his office has been asked for its formal legal opinion on whether a state law that authorizes criminal prosecution of Kansans who violate emergency orders issued by the governor is constitutional and enforceable. The attorney general issued the following statement: “I continue to encourage all Kansans to follow the ...

5 years ago
Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle after the GPS unit on a 2007 Nissan Quest led authorities right to it. Police say the vehicle was recently purchased for $4,000 by a 39-year-old woman at L&S Auto Sales - then stolen from outside her apartment in the 600 block of Gypsum Friday morning sometime between ...

5 years ago
An arson case remains under investigation after Salina fire crews were sent to 1015 N. 9th Street on Saturday night just before 11pm to the report of a shed on fire. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the shed was destroyed by flames and it appeared that someone had been living inside the vacant ...

5 years ago
After being closed since March 18th due to the COVID-19 situation, Rolling Hills Zoo is planning to reopen to the public under the current guidelines set by Governor Kelly.  “The zoo will open with a three phase plan that adheres to the guidelines of the Governor’s AD ASTRA plan while also ensuring that the safety ...

5 years ago
An argument about money owed between two adult siblings ends after a slow speed pursuit and an arrest. Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 22-year-old Damarqus Harden was taken into custody after he allegedly threw a brick and hit his sister's car on Saturday afternoon in the 1900 block of Glendale , shattering ...

5 years ago
Authorities respond to a tractor on fire in rural Saline County on Friday evening. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan says that Duane Wuthnow, New Cambria, was driving a 1980 Case 3294 tractor, pulling an implement behind, in the 3600 block of E. McQuary Rd. on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Wuthnow stopped when he noticed smoke coming from ...

5 years ago
A Saline County resident notified authorities after being sent a potential scam letter in the mail. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that they were notified of a resident receiving a note in the mail from the "Benefits Suppression Unit for Saline County" over the weekend. The letter said that it is a notice of ...

5 years ago
No serious injuries are reported and an arrest is made after a vehicle drove in to a Salina residence at a high rate of speed late Saturday night. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that a deputy on patrol on E. Crawford St. clocked a Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling in the opposite direction driving ...

5 years ago
Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is honoring students, faculty and staff for their professional and academic achievements, leadership and personal contributions with its annual end-of-the-year awards. Now in its 34th year, K-State Polytechnic's Awards and Recognition Banquet spotlights the winners of a variety of accolades, including the most outstanding student in each degree option and the ...