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Salina Police this year will celebrate a century of protecting and serving. According to the agency, 2020 is the centennial year of the Salina Police Department. Prior to 1920, Salina had a City Marshal who was responsible for our citizens well-being. In 1920, the  first Salina Police Chief was Chief Jerome Hanly. To celebrate their 100-year existence ...

6 years ago
If you thought you were going to save a lot of money by driving a hybrid or all-electric vehicle in the Sunflower State, you may want to dial back your expectations. On Wednesday, a bill that passed both the state house and senate last year went into effect that hikes registration fees for the high-tech, fueling-saving ...

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Salina Police are looking for a possible male suspect in the stabbing of a Salina man Thursday night. Police Captain Bill Cox tell KSAL News that 38-year-old Todd Lucas walked into the Emergency Room at Salina Regional Health Center around 7:40pm with multiple stab wounds. As of Friday morning, officers were still at the crime scene in ...

6 years ago
A motorcycle rider and his passenger were both injured in a New Year's Day crash in Salina. Police Captain Bill Cox tells KSAL News that on Wednesday afternoon around 12:45pm, a 2007 Harley Davidson, driven by 43-year-old Richard Zimmerman clipped the back end of a 2017 Honda CRV driven by 37-year-old Trisha Crumpton as the the ...

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A man from Canton is in the Saline County Jail in connection to rape allegations that date back to 2014. Lt. Mike Asher with the Saline County Sheriff's Office tells KSAL News that an argument inside the lobby at the Salina Police Department involving at least eight people on Saturday led to the disclosure. Investigators say 38-year-old ...

6 years ago
Heating your home during the winter months can create a financial burden. In an effort to help keep Kansans warm this winter, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) will begin accepting applications for its Low- Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) on Thursday, Jan. 2. “Winters in Kansas have the likelihood of bringing frigid temperatures, ...

6 years ago
Investigators continue to look for thieves who are damaging engine exhaust systems by stealing catalytic converters off area vehicles. According to Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus, a pickup truck owner contacted authorities on Tuesday after noticing his 2014 Ford F250 would not start. He soon discovered the entire exhaust system had been cut from the undercarriage and ...

6 years ago
In an effort to protect its patients, visitors and employees during influenza season, Salina Regional Health Center implemented visitor restrictions effective today, Jan. 2, 2020, until further notice. The following restrictions apply: DO NOT visit if you are ill or have any signs and symptoms of influenza (cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue). ...

6 years ago
A Salina man was jailed on charges that allege he fondled a 15-year-old girl at his home. Police Captain Gary Hanus tells KSAL News that 21-year-old Daniel J. Greer was arrested on Tuesday on charges that could include aggravated indecent liberties with a child and battery. Police say an acquaintance of both the victim and Greer reported ...

6 years ago
Salina Police report 52 cases of BB-gun vandalism have now occurred across town. Police Captain Gary Hanus tells KSAL News that the latest victims in a rash of BB-gun strikes was a window at Laura's Retail Liquor located at 1600 E. Iron Ave. and a window on a car parked in the 200 block of Gale. According ...

6 years ago
To order to prepare for the new 2020 Exhibition Season, the Salina Art Center will close this Friday through Sunday. According to the organization, the ARTery makerspace at 242 S. Santa Fe will reopen on Wednesday, January 8th. The Salina Art Center Cinema is open as usual. Visit www.salinaartcenter.org for showtimes. The Art Center Galleries will reopen on ...