10 months ago
A truck driver from New Jersey was killed in a crash that shut down Interstate 70 in Ellsworth County on Wednesday. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 58-year-old David Bridgeforth from New Jersey was driving a 2018 Hino box truck headed west on I 70.   The truck left the roadway and entered the north ditch. It ...

10 months ago
The highly anticipated Mid America Farm Expo is returning to Salina in March, bringing together farmers, agribusiness professionals, and agricultural enthusiasts for three days of cutting-edge innovation, valuable networking, and industry insights. Held annually, the Mid America Farm Expo is celebrating its 60th anniversary and has become a pivotal event for anyone involved in the farming and ...

10 months ago
A brother and sister who's father died in a tragic truck crash will be the focus this Thursday at Farmers & Ranchers Livestock Commission Company in Salina. According to Kyle Elwood, regular sales will pause at noon - so two, 600-pound heifers can be auctioned off to build Carter and Kinley's education fund. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cow-sale-kyle.mp3"][/audio]   Elwood says a ...

10 months ago
A Kansas Catholic priest is one step closer to sainthood. Pope Francis has officially declared Father Emil Kapaun a Venerable. Two alleged miracles are credited to Kapaun, who died in a prisoner of war camp while serving as a chaplain in the Korean War. Kapaun, of Pilsen, Kansas, served as a chaplain with the 3rd Battalion, 8th ...

10 months ago
A Salina man was arrested after assaulting a child during a pick-up basketball game. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Tuesday, February 25th a man assaulted an adolescent aged boy at the playground of Oakdale Elementary on 811 E. Iron. Allegedly, two boys aged 11 and one 12-year old boy were playing basketball with ...

10 months ago
Copper power cables valued over $8,000 were stolen from a diesel truck repair and service business. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Tuesday, February 25th Central Power Systems & Services on 1944B  N. 9th reported three spools of copper power cables were stolen. The theft occurred sometime between Friday, February 21st and yesterday. Each ...

10 months ago
One lane reopened on I-70 in Ellsworth County The Kansas Department of Transportation has recently reopened one lane of westbound I-70 between exit 219 at K-14 and exit 206 at K-232 in Ellsworth County. Both westbound lanes of I-70 were closed this morning due to a crash. Motorists should use extra caution in the area as minor ...

10 months ago
Kansas lawmakers are considering expanding the state's STAR bond program. A Senate bill would allow for STAR bonds to be used to support shopping malls. STAR bonds use sales tax and revenue to repay cities in Kansas that issue them.

10 months ago
Salina is among a dozen Kansas Communities receiving state funding for revitalization projects. Specifically, Salina will receive $300,000 and provide a $20,000 match to support needed structural repairs for 12-14 homeowners who could not otherwise afford to make them. The Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $3.47 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to ...

10 months ago
Starting Wednesday of this week, repairs will begin on Centennial Road, south of Crawford Street and Cloud Street, east of Centennial Road. According to the City of Salina, the concrete repair work will span the entire width of the roadway at each location. As a result, Centennial Road will be closed from Crawford Street to Republic ...

10 months ago
A presentation at the Eisenhower Presidential Library this week will focus on Atomic Veterans,  American soldiers and sailors who were exposed to atmospheric and underwater nuclear weapons tests. According to the organization, the public is invited to join the February Lunch & Learn program on Thursday, February 27, at 12 p.m. noon at the Eisenhower Presidential ...