5 years ago
A man from Canton is in the Saline County Jail in connection to rape allegations that date back to 2014. Lt. Mike Asher with the Saline County Sheriff's Office tells KSAL News that an argument inside the lobby at the Salina Police Department involving at least eight people on Saturday led to the disclosure. Investigators say 38-year-old ...

5 years ago
Heating your home during the winter months can create a financial burden. In an effort to help keep Kansans warm this winter, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) will begin accepting applications for its Low- Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) on Thursday, Jan. 2. “Winters in Kansas have the likelihood of bringing frigid temperatures, ...

5 years ago
Investigators continue to look for thieves who are damaging engine exhaust systems by stealing catalytic converters off area vehicles. According to Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus, a pickup truck owner contacted authorities on Tuesday after noticing his 2014 Ford F250 would not start. He soon discovered the entire exhaust system had been cut from the undercarriage and ...

5 years ago
In an effort to protect its patients, visitors and employees during influenza season, Salina Regional Health Center implemented visitor restrictions effective today, Jan. 2, 2020, until further notice. The following restrictions apply: DO NOT visit if you are ill or have any signs and symptoms of influenza (cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue). ...

5 years ago
A Salina man was jailed on charges that allege he fondled a 15-year-old girl at his home. Police Captain Gary Hanus tells KSAL News that 21-year-old Daniel J. Greer was arrested on Tuesday on charges that could include aggravated indecent liberties with a child and battery. Police say an acquaintance of both the victim and Greer reported ...

5 years ago
Salina Police report 52 cases of BB-gun vandalism have now occurred across town. Police Captain Gary Hanus tells KSAL News that the latest victims in a rash of BB-gun strikes was a window at Laura's Retail Liquor located at 1600 E. Iron Ave. and a window on a car parked in the 200 block of Gale. According ...

5 years ago
To order to prepare for the new 2020 Exhibition Season, the Salina Art Center will close this Friday through Sunday. According to the organization, the ARTery makerspace at 242 S. Santa Fe will reopen on Wednesday, January 8th. The Salina Art Center Cinema is open as usual. Visit www.salinaartcenter.org for showtimes. The Art Center Galleries will reopen on ...

5 years ago
Three communities will unite and gather on the 75th Anniversary of VE Day for the Dedication of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National Memorial in Washington, D.C.  Recognizing their special bond, the communities of Abilene, Kansas, Denison, Texas, and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania will unite for a special week of celebrating their common former resident, Dwight D. Eisenhower. The ...

5 years ago
Multiple events are scheduled for the  First Friday Night Live of the new year in Salina. According to Salina Arts and Humanities First Friday Night Live on January 3rd events include: Head downtown to catch “1950s: An American Dream?” at the Smoky Hill Museum (211 W. Iron Ave., 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).  Also, visit the ...

5 years ago
The Catholic Charities Disability Fund is a program that aids clients with disabilities with disability-related expenses that are not covered by other sources. This program has seen a steady increase in the number of monthly applications. Due to this increase, funding for the program was almost depleted by October of last year. Even with the shortage ...

5 years ago
With 2019 drawing to a close, Governor Laura Kelly reflected on her administration’s accomplishments during her first year in office and addressed the work still to be done to keep Kansas on the path to prosperity. “When I took office in January, I made a promise to the people of Kansas that I would do everything ...