5 months ago
Investigators are reviewing video footage from a Salina gas station theft. Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that Saturday night around 10pm, a male suspect in a black medical mask broke into a gaming machine and stole an undisclosed amount of cash. Police say a video game at the Salina Travel Center, 2140 W. Crawford was ...

5 months ago
A Salina man was taken to jail after a domestic dispute turned violent over the New Year's holiday. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 28-year-old Dennis Wright was arrested last Wednesday after a woman at their home in the 1600 block of West Republic called for help. Police say the 33-year-old victim had her eyeglasses ...

5 months ago
A man is recovering after being injured by explosives. Wichita police were called to the area of George Washington Boulevard and Pawnee Street on Friday afternoon after a 37-year-old man suffered severe injuries after an object exploded in his hand. The victim, who was taken to a hospital, found the item near Harry and Hillside streets and ...

5 months ago
The Kansas Division of Emergency Management is hosting two webinars in January to help Houses of Worship prepare for and recover from an active shooter situation. Saline County Emergency Management encourages all Houses of Worship leaders to attend these training events. Houses of Worship are often considered a soft target for active shooter incidents. While congregations want ...

5 months ago
A customer was arrested after employees at a McDonald's restaurant in Concordia were assaulted. According to Concordia Police, officers were called to  the McDonald's at 1420 Lincoln Street Sunday afternoon to the report of a battery in progress. A female customer, identified as Christina Messerschmidt, allegedly punched restaurant workers and threw hot fry grease on them. Messerschmidt ...

5 months ago
The Salina Police Department responded to a three vehicle crash in the 2000 blk of Centennial Rd at just before 11:00 AM on Sunday January 4th. Based on the investigation conducted by the Salina Police Department Traffic Unit it was determined that a 2001 Honda Accord driven by 20-year old-Brayden Brown was traveling northbound and attempted ...

5 months ago
The Mitchell County Sheriffs Office, along with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, continue to investigate the homicide of Gary Leo Nelson. According to sheriff's office, the crime occurred on December 18th, 2009, in a residence located at 1630 280th Road in Beloit. Despite extensive investigative efforts, this case remains unsolved. Investigators are renewing their request for public ...

5 months ago
Opportunities to win some startup cash and hone business skills are coming back to Salina this spring.  Applications are now open for the 5th Annual Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge, which will be held Wednesday, April 1st, at the Kansas State University-Salina, College Center Conference Room . The Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge is back on April 1st, ...

5 months ago
 The American Legion Boys State of Kansas is accepting applications for its 2026 session. The event is set to be held Sunday, May 31, through Saturday, June 6, at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This will be the program’s 34th consecutive session at KSU and 88th overall. Traditionally, Kansas Boys State has been for individuals who will complete their junior ...

5 months ago
 The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon in Manhattan. According to the agency, at approximately 3:50 p.m. the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office requested KBI assistance. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded to investigate. Preliminary information indicates that shortly after 3 p.m., two deputies from the Pottawatomie County ...

5 months ago
A 14-year-old boy who was shot late Friday night died late Saturday night. According to Salina Police, at 9:19 PM the victim from the shooting at a south Salina residence was pronounced deceased at Wesley Medical Center, in Wichita. As the investigation into the incident continues the Salina Police Department will be working with the Saline County ...