7 years ago
Law enforcement officials in Saline County are giving citizens another look behind the badge coming up in February. The Advanced Citizen's Academy will take participants to the next level in understanding what it takes to serve and protect the community. Applications are available between now and January 18 from the Saline County Sheriff's Office, the Salina ...

7 years ago
Unmanned aircraft systems, more commonly known as drones, are both popular gifts over the holiday season and a widespread hobby for flying enthusiasts. Many systems are sold and marketed as ready to fly; however, it is important that consumers are up to date with important regulations and safety practices. Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is offering ...

7 years ago
The Salina Area United Way is looking for some new volunteers. According to the organization, anyone interested in becoming a volunteer is invited to a special event later this month. A new volunteer orientation session is planned for Thursday, January 17th. There will be a light dinner, during which information will be presented about what the United ...

7 years ago
A southeast Kansas teen is in juvenile detention after she ran away from her home and then assaulted three different officers while being booked in to Saline County jail. Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 15-year-old Jacqueline McQuillen, Independence, Kan., ran away from her home. Police were then called to Salina Regional Health Center ...

7 years ago
Passenger traffic at Wichita's Eisenhower National Airport is on the rise. More than 145-thousand-people flew in and out of Wichita in November, setting a new record for the month. The number of travelers using the airport increased nearly two-and-a-half-percent from the previous year. Airport traffic totals from the Christmas holiday travel period have not been released.

7 years ago
Salina Police are investigating after several power tools were stolen from a home under construction in south Salina. Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the power tools were stolen sometime between Dec. 29 at 12:30 p.m. and Dec. 31 at 8:30 a.m. from a new-build home at 2708 Shoreline. The victims work for Bhakta Construction ...

7 years ago
A Salina man is jailed after a domestic violence incident at a residence in central Salina. Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 33-year-old Brett Rathbun, Salina, was arrested on Monday for his role in a domestic argument in the 1700 block of Pershing St. on Sunday, Dec. 30. It all started two days prior on ...

7 years ago
A long-time Saline County top administrator is calling it a career. After almost 30 years on the job, including nearly two decades as Saline County Administrator, Rita Deister is stepping down. Saline County Commission Chairman Robert Vidricksen announced Wednesday morning that Deister intends to retire. The commission has accepted her resignation, which is effective in late ...

7 years ago
The Salina Art Center is looking for engaging, experienced artist instructors for teaching residencies this spring and summer. According to the art center, their patrons would love to have more options for workshops. Recent requests include oil painting, watercolor, metal work, sculpture, textiles, and printmaking. Proposals DO NOT have to be limited to these mediums. The organization ...

7 years ago
A 22-year-old woman was treated at Salina Regional Health Center after being hit repeatedly and strangled by a male acquaintance on Saturday. Authorities booked 21-year-old Javon Lee Burse of Salina into jail after he turned himself into police on Saturday afternoon. According to Police Sergeant Jim Feldman, the woman recounted to officers how a disagreement led to ...

7 years ago
Authorities are looking for a car thief who jumped into a running vehicle and drove away. Police Sergeant Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that a Salina man pulled into the McDonald's restaurant at 2236 Planet Avenue and went inside, leaving his 1996 Chevy Caprice running in the lot on Sunday around 10:15am. The stolen vehicle was recovered ...