1 year ago
A traffic stop leads to the discovery of a kidnapped child. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a trooper assigned to the criminal interdiction unit stopped an SUV for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop, it was discovered  the front seat passenger had a warrant for his arrest from another state for kidnapping a 6-year-old ...

1 year ago
It was a celebration of spring, and all things waffle in Lindsborg on Saturday. Visitors strolled through the downtown area enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells of Våffeldagen. Lindsborg’s version of Våffeldagen has earned a reputation for its quirky, mellow, and friendly atmosphere. The event featured hot waffles, waffle-y savories and sweets, waffle games, and waffle ...

1 year ago
A Kansas letter carrier has been honored for heroic actions. Topeka letter carrier Gerald “Jerry” Loney is being honored as the Western Region Hero by the National Association of Letter Carriers. According to the organization,  on March 29, 2024, Loney had just finished delivering mail to apartments on his route and returned to his mail truck when ...

1 year ago
Two years of perseverance, compassion, care and prayer helped land the 327th Safe Haven Baby Box in Salina. On Friday, March 21st Salina City Commissioners, Fire Department and community members gathered to celebrate the initiation of the Safe Haven Baby Box at the Salina Fire Department, Station No.1. The Baby Box is a safe and compassionate option ...

1 year ago
Sheriff deputies in Wabaunsee County are seeking whoever shot and killed a horse and a reward is being offered, The Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office reports "it is with considerable anger a great sorrow a beautiful horse has been shot and killed in the vicinity of I-70 and Carlson Road. The agency has pledged $500 and the owner ...

1 year ago
The Salina Family YMCA is partnering with the Walk Kansas effort by offering free day passes to participants. According to the KSU Central Kansas Extension District, they have partnered with the YMCA, creating expanded opportunities for participants to engage in physical activity and build healthier lifestyles. Through this collaboration, Walk Kansas participants registered in Saline and ...

1 year ago
The Kansas Department of Transportation is alerting the public to a scam involving fraudulent text messages, known as smishing, that falsely claim to be from KDOT and demand payment for unpaid tolls. The organization says to not click on the link. It is not a KDOT website. Clicking the link in the text can expose victims ...

1 year ago
The Salina Fire Department responded to a residential house fire at 119 S. Columbia early on Thursday, March 20th. At approximately 4:20 a.m., emergency crews were dispatched following reports of a residential structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions, with the rear of the house fully engulfed and significant fire spread throughout the interior ...

1 year ago
A Saline County man was taken into custody for allegedly interfering with firefighters. Undersheriff Brent Melander with the Saline County Sheriff's Office tells KSAL News that 34-year-old Johnathan A. Reid was arrested on a warrant that dates back to an incident at a property in early August of 2024. Authorities say Reid interfered with a rural fire ...

1 year ago
Kansas students are spending fewer days in school than they did decades ago, and the state’s top education leader wants that to change. Education Commissioner Randy Watson is urging districts to cancel breaks or extend the school year to make up for days that were canceled because of inclement weather. Most districts lost about eight days of ...

1 year ago
More measles cases are spreading in SW Kansas. Last week the Kansas Department of Health and Environment said a measles case has been confirmed in Stevens County.  Since then, there have been at least four more cases confirmed, for a total of six. According to the Morton County Health Department, they have confirmed three new cases of ...