7 months ago
A Salina man was arrested after threatening to stab a female acquaintance. According to Police Captain Mike Miller, officers arrested 43-year-old Jere Thomas Saturday on a charge of criminal threat after an argument took a violent turn at the Hastings Inn on South Broadway. Police say a 41-year-old woman arrived at his room to take his juvenile ...

7 months ago
Two people are under arrest and a deputy is injured following a chase in Lyon County. Deputies were conducting traffic control for the Unbound Gravel race north of Emporia on Saturday when a pickup disobeyed traffic control and sped through an intersection. A deputy pursued the truck to the area of K-99 and Road 250, and a ...

7 months ago
A disturbance at a Gay pride event in Salina on Sunday prompted police officers to respond. Police Captain Mike Miller tells KSAL News that officers were sent to the Temple on two occasions Sunday afternoon after complaints were lodged against two men with a loud speaker who were preaching against the sin of homosexuality. They were asked ...

7 months ago
Too much mud, specifically in the parking area, prompted a Salina mud run to be rescheduled. Organizers of the Redneck Paradise Mud Run tell KSAL News the event, which was scheduled for this past Saturday, is rescheduled for Saturday, June 21st. They say the parking area was simply too wet, and feared multiple vehicles  of those ...

7 months ago
A Salina bookstore will continue its Downtown First Friday Live Music Series this week. . Denise Blehm, violinist and Judy Weber, pianist, members of the Salina Symphony will be the featured musicians on Red Fern Booksellers this Friday from from 5pm - 7pm.  According to the bookstore, Salina native Denise Blehm has performed as a member ...

7 months ago
Salina USD 305's free summer meal program begins this week.  Children can gear up for summer days by starting with a free, nutritious breakfast, then return  for lunch.  Free meals are for all children ages one through eighteen, with no signup, eligibility or paperwork required. Adults are welcome to eat breakfast for $3.25 and lunch for ...

7 months ago
There is a new leader at the KU School of Medicine in Salina, and it's a familiar face. Scott Owings, M.D., associate professor of family medicine and associate dean for clinical sciences on the Salina campus of the University of Kansas School of Medicine, has been named that campus’s dean, effective June 1st. Tyler Hughes, M.D., ...

7 months ago
A new solar array at the Kenwood Cove Aquatic Park is providing power. According to the City of Salina the solar panels, alongside other energy conservation measures (ECMs), are expected to generate over 118,000 kWh, which translates to $53,000 in annual savings the city can use to fund key community priorities, including upgraded infrastructure, environmental stewardship ...

7 months ago
Bad weather doesn’t keep business hours. Of the top 10 tornadoes that have wreaked death and destruction in Kansas, most came near or after dark, according to the National Weather Service. The Udall tornado of 1955 struck at 10:15 pm and killed 80, making it the deadliest twister in state history. That’s why the National Weather Service’s closing of ...

7 months ago
A couple of projects which begin this week will impact traffic flow in parts of South Salina. According to the City of Salina, beginning on Monday pavement will be removed, and a water main will be disconnected from service at the intersection of Belmont Blvd and S Ohio St. . Southbound Ohio St traffic at Belmont ...

7 months ago
Following a nationwide search Salina has a new Director of Public Works. City of Salina Interim City Manager Jacob Wood has appointed Ron Marsh to the position. According to the City, the search generated 24 candidates from across the country. Marsh brings 34 years of management experience to the City of Salina. He served as the administrative ...