8 months ago
A 26-year-old man from Connecticut was taken into custody after allegedly attacking his roommate at a Salina hotel. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that Lucas Silva was arrested on Saturday morning after a violent incident took place inside a room at the Hilton Garden Inn on South 9th Street. Police say the two co-workers ...

8 months ago
A couple of teens were hurt when a 16-year-old driver took a truck on a wild ride in a single-vehicle-crash. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 16-year-old Benjamin  Pflughoeft of Claflin was driving a Ford F 150 pickup truck headed west on K-4 Highway.  For an unknown reason the truck crossed the center line, went into ...

8 months ago
Over a million people took part in anti-Trump protests Saturday. Rallies were held in all 50 states, as well as around the world, in response to the Trump administration's actions. Organizers of the "Hands Off" protests also took aim at Elon Musk saying they have three demands: "an end to the billionaire takeover and rampant corruption ...

8 months ago
From video games, Pokemon cards, Legos, Hot Wheels, skateboards and much more, this new store in Salina has it all. Retro Realm on 713 Bishop holds a wide range of merchandise that cater to children and adults. Co-Owner Albert De Leon tells KSAL News he wants to create a fun environment, by selling items that impacts ...

8 months ago
A new face is in a leadership position at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina. According to KWU, Dr. Judy Holmes, is the new vice president of finance and chief financial officer. She will serve as the university’s lead on financial matters and will act as a member of the President’s Council. “To have an accomplished higher education leader ...

8 months ago
With spring comes awareness of severe weather – plus the need to plan ahead – and this year is no exception, said Jan Steen, community vitality specialist with K-State Research and Extension. “We have insurance on our crops, vehicles and homes should disaster strike, but how are we protecting our important data? Digital photos and videos, ...

8 months ago
Hours after the sun has set for the day, it’s pitch black in the middle of Meade County. As David Hampton stands invisible in a southwest Kansas field scanning the landscape for coyotes, the only sounds are the crunch of dry grass underfoot and calls of coyotes in the distance. He has a handheld night vision ...

8 months ago
The new April list of Salina’s Most Wanted is online. The first weekend of each month a new list of Salina’s Most Wanted is released. The April  list went online Saturday morning. Those on the new list are wanted for crimes which include aggravated battery, battery on a law enforcment officer, making criminal threats, aggravated endangering a child, intimidation ...

9 months ago
One person was arrested after two people were stabbed at a Salina bar early Saturday morning. According to Salina Police, at 1:19 AM officers were dispatched to Chuck’s Bar at 600 N. Santa Fe, in reference to a disturbance involving a knife. Upon arrival, they located blood inside and outside the bar. Witnesses reported several people being ...

9 months ago
A federal prosecutor says in court filings that the former leader of a Kansas foster care agency should not be allowed to attend his daughter’s high school graduation in El Salvador because he is a flight risk. Robert “Father Bobby” Smith, the former Saint Francis Ministries CEO who is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, ...

9 months ago
A crash in a work zone along Interstate 70 near Junction City late Friday night sent one person to the hospital. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Toyota Highlander was headed east on I-70 near milepost 301. The SUV swerved to avoid an animal crossing the road and was hit from an International semi which ...