7 years ago
A Salina man held an intruder at gunpoint after hearing someone in his home at 2:40 AM. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan told KSAL News, Bradly Lantz (60) heard someone in his home early Sunday morning. When he went to check it out, Mr. Lantz discovered Clinton MacDonald 30, from Lindsborg KS, inside his home. Mr. ...

7 years ago
Recent floods and other severe weather have caused an extreme shortage of blood donations. The Tony’s Pizza Events Center is giving those in the Salina area who want to help an opportunity to do it. The facility is hosting a blood drive this week on Wednesday for the American Red Cross from 11:30-4:30 pm. The Salina Liberty ...

7 years ago
The friends and family of Henery Riffel mourn his passing after the 59-year-old Salina resident lost control of his motorcycle Saturday evening. On Saturday 25th a citizen saw the wreck and called the Sheriff's office at 5:50 PM. According to Sheriff Roger Soldan, Mr. Riffel was declared dead on scene. The deputies who responded determined Mr. ...

7 years ago
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's state of disaster declaration now includes nearly half of the state's counties. Forty-nine counties are now part of the declaration following the addition of Hodgeman, Marshall and Linn counties. Kelly has sent a letter to President Trump to request federal assistance with flood and storm relief efforts.

7 years ago
A Junction City Police Officer has been  arrested in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident while on duty. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, On Monday agents arrested Junction City Police Lieutenant Jason Waryan. The Junction City Police Department contacted the KBI at approximately 1 p.m. on Monday to request an investigation into an alleged ...

7 years ago
The all volunteer Civil Air Patrol is continuing its support in aiding with disaster response in Kansas.  According to the Kansas Wing, their volunteers continue to support the Kansas Division of Emergency Management and other agencies in responding to the severe weather and flooding currently impacting Kansas.  Kansas Wing was activated on May 21, and ...

7 years ago
High water is causing issues at an area lake. As lake levels continue to rise, multiple areas of Kanopolis Lake, including all boat ramps, are closed. According to information from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Toruism and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kanopolis State Park is closed. For safety concerns, all traffic is ...

7 years ago
A little storm damage did not deter a large crowd of over 100 strong from gathering in Salina on a windy, warm ,and humid Memorial Day to remember, and honor, those who have died so that we might all be free. Following brief cemetery services at Gypsum Hill Cemetery and at Roselawn Cemetery, events culminated with ...

7 years ago
Brief but intense wind preceding a squall line of severe thunderstorms early Monday morning caused significant limb, tree, and utility pole damage across Salina. A squall line of thunderstorms passed over much of Central Kansas. It roared through the Salina area at around 1:30 in the morning. The gust front leading the way produced wind in ...

7 years ago
A week commemorating the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion will be held at the Eisenhower Presidential Library, June 1-6. Plan now to join in the variety of free public programs and activities. The Library will also offer free admission to all exhibits on Saturday, June 1, and Thursday, June 6. Events kick off at noon ...

7 years ago
The much anticipated opening of Salina's Kenwood Cove Waterpark for its 10th season has been delayed. The water park's opening on Saturday, and again on Sunday was postponed due to low air temperatures and the stormy forecast. Staff will continue to monitor temperatures and the forecast. They hope to open for the seaon on Memorial Day. Kenwood Cove ...