6 years ago
A new president will take over leadership of one of the largest colleges in Kansas. Jay Golden has been named the new President of Wichita State University. According to the school, Golden, is a leading researcher in environmental sustainability and an advocate for applied learning and economic development. Golden will become Wichita State’s 14th President in January ...

6 years ago
There were no tricks from mother nature a day after snow fell across the area , but it was a little chilly for the little ghost and goblins out seeking treats on Thursday. Large crowds gathered at several locations, where safe trick-or-teat events were being held. Salina Police hosted a safe trick-or-treat event. "Cops and Costumes" featured ...

6 years ago
A mountain lion which was found in Kansas earlier this year may be part of a group from South Dakota / Western Nebraska. The mountain lion was found back on January 31st in rural Rooks County. It had been shot and killed. According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism their biologists had tissue samples ...

6 years ago
A Salina man wanted on a couple of warrants tried to outrun police on his bicycle. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that an officer on patrol recognized 34-year-old Casey Zach riding his bike and pulled along side him in the 700 block of S.9th, telling him to stop so the officer could talk to ...

6 years ago
A woman was transported to the hospital in Salina after a rollover crash near Assaria. According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, 20-year-old Makenze Myers of Bridgeport was driving southbound on K-4 Highway Wednesday evening when she swerved to miss a car that had slowed down in front of her in the snowy, slick conditions. Myers ...

6 years ago
Salina law enforcement is offering a couple of opportunities for children to have a little Halloween fun this evening. Both Salina Police and the Kansas Highway Patrol are hosting Halloween events. The Salina Police Department is inviting community members to attend "Cops and Costumes". The event is today from 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Cops and Costumes includes: Giveaways: ...

6 years ago
The final pavement work on the Salina Downtown renovation project is underway, and will soon be complete sooner than later. According to the City of Salina, beginning Wednesday Walnut from Santa Fe to 5th was be closed to through traffic. The last of pavement work on the project will be installation of a brick crosswalk at ...

6 years ago
Authorities in Salina are searching for a known suspect after he allegedly intentionally crashed his car in to another vehicle in west Salina. Salina Police Capt. Gary Hanus tells KSAL News that a Salina woman was driving a vehicle in the 800 block of Cherokee at 1:13 p.m. on Tuesday when the suspect--whom she knows and ...

6 years ago
Two men driving in north Salina were taken in to jail after drugs were found inside of a vehicle. Salina Police Capt. Gary Hanus tells KSAL News that an officer on patrol spotted a vehicle with an illegal tag driving in the 800 block on N. Broadway on Tuesday at 5:35 p.m. During the traffic stop, the ...

6 years ago
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is backing a Johnson County lawmaker's bid for the U.S. Senate. Kelly announced yesterday that she is endorsing state Senator Barbara Bollier's campaign. Bollier, who switched from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party last year. Bollier is seeking to replace outgoing Republican U.S. Senator Pat Roberts in 2020.

6 years ago
The flight team at Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is advancing to nationals in the spring after placing second in its region and earning several individual honors during an annual collegiate aviation competition. Along with six other schools, the Kansas State Polytechnic Flight Team attended Region VI of the National Intercollegiate Flying Association Safety and Flight ...