7 years ago
The Salina Salvation Army's Angel Tree project is need of a little help. According to the organization, there are still about 50 angels left on the tree. Additionally, close to 200 angels that were adopted have not yet been returned. Deadline to return angels, with the unwrapped gifts, is this Saturday. Each angel represents an area child 12-years-old ...

7 years ago
Kansas state agencies will be closed tomorrow in honor of former President George H.W. Bush. Wichita State University has also canceled classes for tomorrow as part of a national day of mourning for Bush, who died last Friday at age 94. Governor Jeff Colyer has designated tomorrow as a paid legal holiday for state employees.

7 years ago
Even though it is cold outside it might be a good time to purchase a little bit of summer. Kenwood Cove Aquatic Park season passes are now available at a discounted rate of 15 percent through February 28, 2019. Basic season pass prices cost $55.25 for youth, $93.50 for adults, and $165.75 for groups. Premium pass ...

7 years ago
Salina Police are looking for a motorcycle thief after someone stole a Kawasaki bike from a local auto dealer. Police say sometime Saturday between 11:30am and 7:30pm, someone rolled a blue, 2006 Kawasaki 250 R motorcycle off the lot at CNC Auto, located at 732 N. Broadway. The bike has an expired Kansas tag: 72 DDJ and ...

7 years ago
A Salina man who was being booked into jail for not yielding to an emergency vehicle - is now facing additional charges for tying to sneak a meth pipe into the facility. According to Police Captain Paul Forrester, 26-year-old Dylan Shomaker was arrested early Sunday morning after a short pursuit that began about 5:30am. Police say Shomaker ...

7 years ago
A traffic stop along Interstate 70 in Ellsworth has landed a man from Minnesota a federal prison sentence. According to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister's Office, 40-year-old Mark Anthony Berg from Coon Rapids, Minnesota, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana. The Kansas Highway Patrol stopped Berg’s vehicle on I-70 in Ellsworth County. ...

7 years ago
A Smolan man was awakened by the sound of a burglar in his home. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 72-year-old Wayne Henning was asleep upstairs in his home in the 300 block of S. Main in Smolan, when he heard a noise. About 30-minutes later he went downstairs to investigate and discovered his ...

7 years ago
A Salina man was jailed on Friday after a blood test confirmed he was driving while intoxicated for a fifth time. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 43-year-old Bradley Knight was booked into the Saline County Jail for DUI following a crash in the 200 block of E Iron Friday evening just before 8pm. Police ...

7 years ago
A Saline County teenager was injured in a two car crash after he pulled down a private driveway onto K-4 Highway. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that about 3:30pm Friday, 16-year-old Eric Thompson of Gypsum suffered an arm injury after his 1999 Pontiac Bonneville was struck by a Ford F350 as he pulled ...

7 years ago
The public is invited to learn more about the Kansas drone program. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Division of Aviation is hosting a program update and tech forum for the Kansas Unmanned Aerial Systems Integration Pilot Program (UAS IPP) on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 5:30 p.m. at the K-State Polytechnic Center Conference Room in Salina. This ...

7 years ago
The City of Salina is planning for the 39th annual Mayor's Christmas Party. The free holiday event is sponsored by the Salina Parks & Recreation Department and is open to the entire family. Featured activities include: Curious George with Jammin’ Randy (courtesy of Smoky Hills Public Television), holiday dancers, treat bags, prizes, crafts, and a ...