2 hours ago
Salina letter carriers on Saturday will join in a nationwide effort to help “Stamp Out Hunger”. This Saturday is the annual “Stamp Out Hunger ”Food Drive, a city-wide collection of non-perishable food held in partnership with the National Association of Letter Carriers for the benefit of the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank. “The “Stamp Out Hunger” Food ...

2 hours ago
Police are investigating a case in which tools were stolen from an auto repair shop. According to Salina Police, on Tuesday at about 8:30 AM, officers responded to a business burglary at Virg’s Auto Repair, 900 N. Santa Fe. Employees advised upon arrival at the business, they observed forced entry had been gained through the back of ...

17 hours ago
The Central Mall will remain closed until further notice as officials investigate a potential asbestos concern. Logan Jones with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Bureau of Air tells KSAL News the agency received an inquiry regarding possible asbestos in the building. As a precaution, all operations inside the mall have been suspended until air ...

17 hours ago
Saline County Emergency Management is asking residents and business owners impacted by last week’s hail storm to report damage to homes, businesses, property, or income. These reports will help determine whether Saline County qualifies to pursue assistance for homes and small businesses experiencing uninsured loss, or significant economic injury. To do this, they need in identifying storm ...

19 hours ago
She started dancing in Salina when she was just a toddler. Now, for the second year in a row she's been selected to be a Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader. Vannetta Johnson will be a Chiefs Cheerleader for the upcoming 2026 season. The Chiefs announced the 2026 cheer squad Tuesday afternoon, and Vanetta is among those who will ...

19 hours ago
After a pause over the last several years, law enforcement from around Saline County, along with citizens, will be lighting the way on Friday to help special athletes with the Saline County Torch Run for Special Olympics Kansas. Lt. Scott Trembley with the Saline County Sheriff's Office tells KSAL News there hasn't been a torch run ...

20 hours ago
A summer program that allows for free admission to educational attractions across Kansas, including things like the Rolling Hills Zoo and the Eisenhower Presidential Library, is returning. According to the Kansas Department of Commerce, the popular Sunflower Summer program is returning for the 2026 season. Kansas families are invited to explore the state’s wide variety ...

1 day ago
A thief was arrested after she entered a Salina man's home while he was outside mowing and stole a couple of items after struggling with woman. According to Salina Police, Monday at about 10:00 AM, officers responded to a residential burglary in the 900 block of N. 13th. Contact was made with the 66-year-old male resident, ...

1 day ago
A driver was arrested after leading Salina Police on a high speed pursuit. According to police, an officer on Monday attempted to stop a white 2000 Ford Explorer in the area of 11th and Frost. The vehicle did not stop and a pursuit was initiated. The vehicle drove to Crawford and went westbound to I-135 and then northbound ...

1 day ago
A driver fled the scene after crashing into a Salina business and stealing a box of pills. According to Salina Police, on Monday at about 6:00 AM, Officers responded to a possible hit and run at Nature’s Gifts, 1829 S. 9th. Reports indicated a gray KIA Soul had driven into the front glass of the business then ...

1 day ago
Per guidance from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Central Mall is closed until further notice. According to the business, for the safety of all tenants, employees, and visitors, all mall entrances will remain locked, and no access to tenant spaces or interior mall areas will be permitted until further notice. However, the following businesses will ...