1 year ago
An effort is underway to save a Kansas tourism program which has driven small business growth and boosted tourism across the state. The Sunflower Summer allows free admission to educational attractions across the state, including things like the Rolling Hills Zoo, the Garage auto museum, and the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. The Sunflower Summer Program, ...

1 year ago
An event specifically designed for fathers in Saline County is planned. According to the Saline County Health Department, "Fathers in Focus" is designed to empower and inspire in the parenting journey. Those who attend will not only indulge in a complimentary dinner featuring succulent beef brisket or tender pork ribs, but also will engage with fellow dads who ...

1 year ago
A Salina woman was arrested after trespassing, damaging and burglarizing a former home. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Monday, March 10th a landlord of a vacated home on the 1500 block of Bachtold, noticed the front door was broken into. Allegedly, a female witness in the area advised the landlord she had seen ...

1 year ago
A Salina man pulled out a gun after a woman attempted to have a conversation. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Monday, March 10th a 64-year old female went to speak to her male neighbor regarding a parking issue in the 2200 block of Linden. Allegedly, when the woman approached the man he began ...

1 year ago
A garage fire results in a loss of over $15,000 of materials. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News on Monday, March 10th a residence at 6644 E. Campbell caught fire. Upon arrival first responders discovered a tree, patches of grass, assorted vehicle parts, and a detached garage on fire. Rural Fire District #5 was able ...

1 year ago
Salina authorities arrest three people on drug charges at a home. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Monday, March 10th the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), US Postal Inspectors and the Salina Police Department (SPD) Drug Task Force obtained a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of S. Phillips. Allegedly, it was ...

1 year ago
It's a number that would buy a lot of hamburgers at the Cozy Inn. According to the City of Salina, legal fees to stop the progress of a mural on the Cozy's north wall now stands at $538,000. Interim City Manager Jacob Wood joined in the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at issues around ...

1 year ago
Over $2,000 worth of tobacco products were stolen from a Salina business. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Monday, March 10th an employee from Pack Rat Smokes on 695 S. Broadway reported the business had been burglarized. Allegedly at around 7 am, an employee arrived to the tobacco shop and noticed a glass door ...

1 year ago
A Salina man was arrested after kicking down a motel room door and assaulting a female acquaintance. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Monday, March 10th a 43-year old woman was assaulted by a male acquaintance at the Airliner Motel on 781 N. Broadway. Allegedly at around 1 am, the victim was in a ...

1 year ago
A small earthquake shook southern Saline County Monday afternoon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey. a 2.7 magnitude quake was recorded about a mile west northwest of Assaria, near the Elite Sports Paintball Center along Interstate 135 shortly after 2:00 in the afternoon. There were no reports of damage or injuries following the earthquake. Earthquakes of this magnitude, ...

1 year ago
The 2024 People’s Choice in the Salina Sculpture Tour program “Going Home” by Sondra Johnson, will have a permanent home at the Saline County War Memorial in Sunset Park. On Monday at the Salina City Commission Meeting commissioners approved the establishment of the sculpture in Sunset Park. Arts Services Coordinator Crystal Hammerschmidt said the sculpture will bring ...