6 years ago
An arson case remains under investigation after Salina fire crews were sent to 1015 N. 9th Street on Saturday night just before 11pm to the report of a shed on fire. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the shed was destroyed by flames and it appeared that someone had been living inside the vacant ...

6 years ago
After being closed since March 18th due to the COVID-19 situation, Rolling Hills Zoo is planning to reopen to the public under the current guidelines set by Governor Kelly.  “The zoo will open with a three phase plan that adheres to the guidelines of the Governor’s AD ASTRA plan while also ensuring that the safety ...

6 years ago
An argument about money owed between two adult siblings ends after a slow speed pursuit and an arrest. Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 22-year-old Damarqus Harden was taken into custody after he allegedly threw a brick and hit his sister's car on Saturday afternoon in the 1900 block of Glendale , shattering ...

6 years ago
Authorities respond to a tractor on fire in rural Saline County on Friday evening. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan says that Duane Wuthnow, New Cambria, was driving a 1980 Case 3294 tractor, pulling an implement behind, in the 3600 block of E. McQuary Rd. on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Wuthnow stopped when he noticed smoke coming from ...

6 years ago
A Saline County resident notified authorities after being sent a potential scam letter in the mail. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that they were notified of a resident receiving a note in the mail from the "Benefits Suppression Unit for Saline County" over the weekend. The letter said that it is a notice of ...

6 years ago
No serious injuries are reported and an arrest is made after a vehicle drove in to a Salina residence at a high rate of speed late Saturday night. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that a deputy on patrol on E. Crawford St. clocked a Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling in the opposite direction driving ...

6 years ago
Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is honoring students, faculty and staff for their professional and academic achievements, leadership and personal contributions with its annual end-of-the-year awards. Now in its 34th year, K-State Polytechnic's Awards and Recognition Banquet spotlights the winners of a variety of accolades, including the most outstanding student in each degree option and the ...

6 years ago
A single-vehicle crash on Interstate-70 in Dickinson County sends two Colorado residents to the hospital in Salina. The Kansas Highway Patrol says that the crash occurred at 12:25 p.m. Sunday, near mile marker 276 on I-70 in Dickinson County or 1 mile east of K-15. A 2020 Hyundai Tucson was traveling eastbound on I-70 when for unknown ...

6 years ago
An arrest warrant is rescinded for a Kansas barbershop owner who reopened his business against Governor Laura Kelly's executive orders. KWCH reports that Luke Aichele reopened his McPherson barbershop last Monday despite an order prohibiting barbershops and salons from operating due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Aichele says an arrest warrant was issued for him, but the ...

6 years ago
Saline County has gone ten days with no confirmed COVID-19 cases. The Saline County Health Department  Sunday evening said they do not have any additional cases of COVID-19 to report. Saline County has had 21 confirmed cases of the virus, along with two other probable cases. There also have been two COVID-19 deaths. Announcements: KDHE announced that beginning ...

6 years ago
A scheduled Book TALK program for May 12th at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is moving into a virtual room for the discussion. The program is free and open to the public virtually -- join online or by phone. According to the  organization, the memoir titled "One Soldier's Story: Bob Dole" will be the focus ...