7 years ago
The third of four candidates vying to be the next superintendent at USD 305 schools spent Wednesday in Salina. John Philip Thissen spent a day which included interviewing with the school board, meeting with district administration, faculty, and staff and meeting with the public. Thissen has a total of 35 years in public education, currently serving as ...

7 years ago
A travel plaza west of Salina was vandalized when someone through a large rock through the window of the facility. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that authorities are looking for a male suspect who was seen on security camera footage throwing a rock through the window of Singh Travel Plaza, 2124 N. Hedville ...

7 years ago
Dense fog appears to be responsible for a two-car crash west of Salina on Tuesday night. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that the crash occurred at 9:46 p.m. at the intersection of Crawford St. and K-140 Highway. 66-year-old Ellsworth woman, Patricia Grove, was traveling eastbound on K-140 and was attempting to make a right ...

7 years ago
Two Salina residents are picking up the pieces and looking for help in finding whoever was responsible for entering their home and stealing several belongings. Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the burglary occurred between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday at 120 E. Prescott in Salina. The residence's two occupants, Jordan Poague, 25, ...

7 years ago
A new air refueling tanker will be delivered to McConnell Air Force Base. The first KC-46A will be accepted during a ceremony at the base on January 25th. McConnell Air Force base underwent 267-million-dollars in construction and renovations in preparation for the arrival of the new aircraft.

7 years ago
Worlds of Fun is showing its support for the Kansas City Chiefs. The amusement park has a ride called the "Patriot," but the park has temporarily renamed the ride "The Patrick" in honor of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The "Patriot" is a steel inverted roller coaster. Worlds of Fun officials posted a picture of the altered sign for ...

7 years ago
The third of four candidates vying to be the next superintendent at USD 305 is spending Wednesday in Salina. According to the district, John Philip Thissen will interview for the position of superintendent with the board of education. Thissen is the third of four finalists that the board will interview. Finalists were selected for interview based ...

7 years ago
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is restoring protections for LGBT state workers. The newly inaugurated Kelly signed her first official act as governor Tuesday, ordering state agencies to prohibit discrimination against LGBT employees. Kelly's order also covers people who work for state contractors. Kelly said via social media "as my first official act as Governor, I am reinstating ...

7 years ago
Salina will recognize the life, legacy, and leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this weekend. Multiple events are planned. As part of MLK  Jr. Week, there is a community potluck on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. at Sunrise Presbyterian Church,  825 E. Beloit Avenue. Open to the public, those who attend are asked to bring a ...

7 years ago
The second of four superintendent of schools finalists for USD 305 Salina was introduced to the public on Tuesday afternoon. Several interested citizens were introduced to William Biermann, the current superintendent at USD 352 Goodland at the USD 305 district office in Salina. Biermann now joins David McGehee as one of the four finalists for the ...

7 years ago
A work zone accident has Salina Police reminding motorists to be extra vigilant around road and downtown construction. According to Sergeant David Villanueva, a motorcyclist was injured last week near the intersection of N. Ohio and Ash after traffic was backed up due to construction. Police say 25-year-old Alex Hanley of Salina was stopped on his motorcycle ...