2 weeks ago
A Salina man was arrested after allegedly threatening, and choking a woman. According to Salina Police, Monday night at around 9:30, officers responded to a physical disturbance at 781 N. Broadway. Allegedly, 31-year-old Darin Stewart was arguing with a female acquaintance when the victim stepped in to help her. Stewart became angry with the victim and grabbed her, ...

2 weeks ago
A Salina woman was arrested after a dispute between tenants escalated. According to Salina Police, on Monday evening at 5:30 officers were to a dispute between tenants at 1800 S. Broadway. Residents indicated that a tenant, later identified as 35-year-old Ericka Barber, had been verbally aggressive with other tenants. One tenant advised they were cleaning an apartment ...

3 weeks ago
A driver was hurt when her vehicle was hit as she was attempting to make a u-turn on Interstate 70. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 73-year-old Rosemary Nuss of Dorrance was driving a GMC Denali on I 70 in Ellsworth County.  She stopped on the westbound outside shoulder, before attempting to make a u-turn. As the ...

3 weeks ago
St. Patrick's Day is all about the Irish, but modern day celebrations started in the U.S. The first St. Patrick's Day parade was actually held in Boston in the 1700s. This year over $5 billion will be spent on St. Patrick's Day, with over half of Americans planning to take part in the festivities. And those people ...

3 weeks ago
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responding to an incident involving a fuel tank on a commercial barge at Tuttle Creek Lake. According to the agency,  the incident occurred Sunday afternoon at approximately 1:45 when a fuel cell holding approximately 1,800 gallons of diesel fuel became submerged in 20 feet of water. High wind and ...

3 weeks ago
The Bethany College community is mourning the unexpected passing of Dr. Charles Fox, husband of President Laura Crawley and First Gentleman of Bethany College. According to the school, Dr. Charles Fox was a beloved member of the campus community. He taught courses in Bethany Quest, interdisciplinary studies, and had been volunteering as a men's soccer coach. ...

3 weeks ago
A Salina middle school will welcome a new leader. Amanda Thacker will take over as the Lakewood Middle School Principal effective July 1st. According to USD 305, Thacker has 18 years of experience in education, with seven years of experience in Salina Public Schools. She currently serves as the assistant principal at Central High School. Her ...

3 weeks ago
What are we teaching - or feeding AI? Martin Mawyer, President of Christian Action Network joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra on Monday with a look at Artificial Intelligence and a conversation that dove into why AI is often portrayed in articles and movies as the villain. Where do we go from here? Listen to the ...

3 weeks ago
A man who allegedly threatened to shoot everyone at a downtown Salina restaurant is behind bars. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 26-year-old Shane C. Chaca was arrested on Friday after an incident inside Spicoli's Toasted Subs at 117 North Santa Fe. Police say Chaca entered the sub shop around 8:45pm and began shouting that ...

3 weeks ago
Murder mysteries, USO Shows, and even a game show will return to the Smoky Valley Limited dinner train this season. According to the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad, they have contracted with Incahoots Entertainment of Lawrence for a total of nine productions this season. Erin Fox and John Robison are returning to the rails with six murder ...

3 weeks ago
Wind gusting over 70-miles-per-hour caused issues across Kansas Sunday. There were reports of downed limbs, downed power lines, and even roof damage in some areas. The wind is also blamed for causing two separate crashes involving semis along Interstate 70. Breezy and chilly weather looks to continue through Monday. Well above average temperatures climbing into the 80s to ...