6 months ago
A fire damaged a storage structure outside a South Salina bar early Thursday afternoon. Firefighters were sent to Speakeasy at 2030 South Ohio to the report of a possible structure fire. Salina Fire Chief Tony Sneidar told KSAL News at the scene the first crews arriving did encounter an active fire, involving a large metal storage ...

6 months ago
Farm machinery worth $85,000 was lost in an accidental fire on Wednesday. Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News Wednesday a Fendt tractor, John Deere baler and two bales of hay were burned in the 12,000 block of W Armstrong Rd. The owner, 48-year old Jay Lindquist of Brookville was operating the farm machinery when he noticed his ...

6 months ago
Salina Police are investigating a home invasion after a resident was assaulted. Police Captain Mike Miller tells KSAL News, Wednesday night two males knocked on the front door of a home in the 2400 block of Simmons. Three people were in the home when one of them opened the door and both suspects entered. Police say the ...

6 months ago
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday night in Salina. According to the KBI, on July 24 at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers with the Salina Police Department were dispatched to 544 N. 12th, in Salina, after learning a man with a felony warrant, who is on the current list of ...

6 months ago
The Salina Area United Way has received a $6,000 donation to its Early Childcare Initiative Fund. According to the United Way, the donation from Exline, Inc. will help sponsor a local childcare teacher to ensure that they earn a living wage, helping to keep local centers fully staffed, which will in return open more childcare slots. This ...

6 months ago
A familiar face is in a leadership role at the University of Kansas School of Medicine Salina. Dr. Jacob Hessman is the new Director of Medical Education. According to the school, Dr. Hessman brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to advancing medical education in the community. School officials look forward to his contributions to ...

6 months ago
While communities nationwide are brainstorming ideas to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, Abilene is kicking off the effort by creating Kansas’ first America 250 mural. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitor's Bureau, the Abilene Celebrates America 250 Mural Project aims to honor America's founding and military history while fostering civic pride. Located on a prominent wall ...

6 months ago
A man who was shot by Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers as he was firing multiple rounds in a public park in Minneapolis back in June has been arrested. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation,  officers from the Wichita Police Department arrested Artemas Thor Peck, 46, of Minneapolis, around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, as ...

6 months ago
They are  rolling across the Midwest, and across Kansas, with a final destination of Salina. Oakdale Park will be a a flurry of activity beginning Thursday as some of the most iconic vehicles of all time begin arriving in Salina in advance of one of the biggest events of its kind in the Midwest. Cool ...

6 months ago
The Greater Salina Community Foundation has kicked off a community wide giving opportunity to raise funds for local nonprofits through the Give Back 5 Community Giving Pledge Campaign. Jessica Martin, President and Executive Director tells KSAL News the program is helping a new generation think about the impact they can make. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Jess-Martin-give-5.mp3"][/audio]   The campaign challenges individuals to ...

6 months ago
For the past four decades, Sid Hammond has been a committee member with the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo in Abilene. It was in 1985 that he began his affiliation with the rodeo. The rodeo had been produced by the fair board, but it was failing. That year, fair board member Joyce Romberger came to Hammond and another ...