12 years ago
A University of Kansas researcher says Black Friday shoppers who want to save a little money should use cash instead of credit cards when making purchases. Assistant marketing professor Promothesh Chatterjee issued a statement Tuesday saying shoppers who use cash see their purchases much differently than those who use plastic. Chatterjee says his research shows ...

12 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a damage to property case after a vehicle's window is shattered in the driveway. Officers were called to the 1300 block of Cheyenne on Tuesday morning, after the owner walked out to find her 2008 Kia Sedona with a flat tire and the back window broken. Police say someone pulled off the stem ...

12 years ago
Saline County Sheriff Glen Kochanowski says he will seek a four-year exemption from a state law allowing concealed carry permit holders to bring guns into the law enforcement center, even if county officials don't agree. Kochanowski told county commissioners Tuesday that his office often deals with people who have anger issues when they come into ...

12 years ago
The North Central Kansas Chapter of the American Red Cross is set to honor nine local heroes. According to the organization, the Salina Heroes selection committee, made up of community leaders, has selected 9 north-central Kansans to be recognized for their exemplary actions. “This year’s heroes are people who are truly making north-central Kansas a better place ...

12 years ago
Accusations and an argument leads to a damaged vehicle. Salina Police issued a Notice to Appear citation to 32-year-old Justin Zimmerman of Salina after he allegedly hit a car with a brick. Officers were called to the 2000 block of Queens Road on Thursday evening at 8:20pm, after Zimmerman confronted a neighbor who was driving by. Police say ...

12 years ago
Kansas Lottery officials are announcing a restructuring plan, closing the Great Bend office and shuffling responsibilities in the coming weeks. The lottery said Tuesday the Great Bend office will close to the public on Dec. 13. Four people currently work in the office. Three will be reassigned to other duties and one position will be eliminated. Interim ...

12 years ago
The focus of the Kansas school finance debate for many years has centered on the amount per student spent by the state for traditional expenses of teacher salaries, buildings and textbooks. That debate may be shifting to raise more attention on other costs paid by the Legislature, including the amount put each year into teacher pensions, ...

12 years ago
Plans for a 200-megawatt wind farm in northwest Kansas are moving forward with approval of three key agreements by the Ellis County Commission. The Hays Daily News the agreements approved Monday for Buckeye Wind Energy cover road maintenance, payment in lieu of taxes and decommissioning of the project. The company plans to build the wind farm on ...

12 years ago
A fire damages a Salina home early Tuesday afternoon. Salina Fire Marshal Roger Williams told KSAL News at the scene that firefighters were called to a fire at 122 East Beloit at 12:50 Tuesday afternoon. Williams says that a Westar Energy employee who was driving in the area smelled smoke, and slowed down to investigate. He discovered ...

12 years ago
Students around Lindsborg are joining forces - to send some good cheer to troops overseas. "Cookies for Soldiers," organizer Dawn Kurtz tells KSAL News they still need about 125-dozen cookies baked before December 3rd, "I have faith we're going to get this taken care of," she said. Kurtz says the goal is to send cookies, Christmas cards, ...

12 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a burglary and theft case after a washer/dryer set is stolen. According to Lt. Scott Siemsen, officers were called to a home in the 100 block of S. 9th after the owner came home from long work assignment to find his backdoor unlocked. Police say someone entered the house sometime between October 3rd ...