1 year ago
Two people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash involving a farm implement in Northwest Kansas Monday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a swather harvesting farm implement was travelling on US 36 Highway in rural Phillips County when it was hit from behind by a Dodge Ram pickup truck. The swather was knocked sideways into ...

1 year ago
A petition effort to repeal the pit bull dog ban in Salina has failed. According to the City of Salina,  on Monday, September 23rd, the City received a referendum petition that would require the city commission to either pass an ordinance to repeal sections of the Salina City Code related to dog Breed Specific Regulations or ...

1 year ago
A damaged bridge over Interstate 70 west of Salina will remain closed until repairs can be made. On Friday the Muir Road bridge over I-70 in Saline County was struck by an oversized load. The bridge was closed by Saline County officials at the recommendation of the Kansas Department of Transportation. According to KDOT,  following an inspection  ...

1 year ago
A Salina man is facing charges of battery, theft and kidnapping after allegedly dragging a woman by her ankles across the floor. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 23-year-old Cameron Hammett was taken into custody after officers interviewed a 21-year-old female victim outside a home in the 900 block of N. 13th Street. Police say ...

1 year ago
A Salina man was injured after a deer collided with his motorcycle on Sunday. Saline County Sheriff's Office reports that 27-year-old Charles Thomason was riding a 2007 Honda westbound on Old 40-Highway when a female deer ran out and broadsided the bike. Deputies say he was able to keep control of the motorcycle despite having a broken ...

1 year ago
The replica of the Statue of Liberty sculpture in Oakdale Park will soon be removed for restoration. In collaboration, the Salina Arts & Humanities and Parks & Recreation Department of the City of Salina has identified local artist Rich Bergen to repair and restore the sculpture at his Salina studio. According to the City, the sculpture ...

1 year ago
About 120 Evergy line workers and support staff are helping with power restoration after hurricane Helene hit the Southeast United States. According to the energy provider, a convoy of crews left from Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, Emporia, and other communities to make the 700-mile drive to Ashland, Ky., a mountainous area where the storm brought high ...

1 year ago
A pedestrian pushing a wheelchair, and the person in the wheelchair, were both killed when they were hit by a train in Southwest Kansas late Sunday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a pedestrian was pushing a person in a wheelchair,  attempting to cross a railroad crossing while the crossing arms were down and the ...

1 year ago
Concert goers ended the weekend right, as they gathered to witness a trio of country stars perform at Long McArthur Ford's "Live From the Lot." Sunday, the Long McArthur Ford dealership on 3450 S 9th St hosted a concert which showcased country singers Jay Allen, Tyler Braden and Josh Ross along with their bands. Food trucks, ...

1 year ago
September has been a big month at the Salina Fire Department. It began on September 11th with a “Tribute to Heroes Memorial Service” in the morning, followed by an “Evening to Always Remember” at Great Life Golf & Fitness. Sunday the organization hosted its 3rd "Steps of Hope"  9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and 5K Family ...

1 year ago
Formality and elegance was the theme for a fund-raising event to help in the fight against childhood cancer. Saturday night supporters of the Love, Chloe Foundation gathered for a Gold Ribbon Gala which consisted of auctions, dinner, drinks, and more. Founder and President Heidi Feyerherm-Smith tells KSAL News an associated Gold Ribbon Golf event that occurred ...