9 years ago
Salina Police are investigating the theft of a motorcycle. Owner, Shawn Wilson told officers he had been working on his 2007 Suzuki GSX motorcycle and left the bike with the key in the ignition outside his garage in the 800 block of E. Iron. Police say the motorcycle was stolen sometime between October 26 and October 30. The ...

9 years ago
Kansas' Cold Weather Rule is about to take effect. The rule prevents utility companies from disconnecting a customer's natural gas or electric service during periods of extreme cold weather, even if the customers are behind on their payments. Kansas Corporation Commission officials are urging people past due on their bills to contact their utility companies ...

9 years ago
The fall season continues to roll on for the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes. And so does the Kansas Wesleyan Coaches Show, which takes place every Monday from 6 to 7 pm, live at Burger Theory inside the Holiday Inn just past Lowe’s. Come in for the $6.99 Build-Your-Own-Burger Special that includes a side. Various members of the ...

9 years ago
With both teams looking to replace seven combined starters, the 2017-18 season opener for Concordia and Kansas Wesleyan was a tossup. The Bulldogs were just a bit tougher. Concordia rallied after trailing by 10 points to sink the Coyotes 75-72 at Mabee Arena Monday night. In 2016-17, Concordia was the best shooting team in the NAIA, making 53 ...

9 years ago
Halloween is the time of year when thoughts turn to ghosts. At one place in Kansas, though, ghosts are on the mind of some year round. The Fort Riley Army Post is known as one of the most haunted places in the state, and one of the most haunted forts in the military. Fort Riley opened ...

9 years ago
The Salina Business Hall of Fame has three new members. Three prominent Salina businessmen were inducted during a luncheon on Monday. The new hall of famers are: Arthur M. Claflin, Businessman, Banker, Philanthropist (Pioneer Category, 1858-1925) Dan Bolen, Businessman and Real Estate Developer (Historic Category, 1926-1975) Tim Rogers, Executive Director, Salina Airport Authority (Contemporary Category 1976-present) General ...

9 years ago
The Greater Salina Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from the YW Legacy Fund. This year, $20,477 in grant funds is available to support initiatives that align with the mission of the former YWCA of Salina. Grant requests should address one or more of the following criteria: Encourage women’s growth, leadership and power to ...

9 years ago
A Sunday morning fight between brothers at the breakfast table sends one man to the hospital and the other to jail. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 29-year-old Patrick Smith of Peru, Kansas was taken into custody after threatening his 31-year-old brother with a knife. Deputies say the confrontation took place inside the cafeteria ...

9 years ago
A longtime Salina resident and Salina Public Library patron passed away, but left a charitable gift for the place she loved so others could do the same. Salina Public Library patron, Linda K. Banninger, passed away August 2016. Although, Banninger will no longer enjoy the library, she left a generous gift--a $200,000 gift. The donation was added ...

9 years ago
Police are looking for someone who stole a bag of tools that were left unattended in the 200 block of E. Bond. An employee with USIC, a utility locating service left the bag around 8:15am and returned at 9m to pick it up. Police say the it had a transmitter and hand tools inside valued ...

9 years ago
A Saline County man was arrested after allegedly pointing a rifle at his mother and sister on Sunday. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 22-year-old Chance Morris was taken into custody around 8pm on Sunday after an argument inside a home in 2100 block of W. Watkins Road turned violent. Deputies say Morris had ...