1 year ago
The installation of new mobility hub and wayfinding signage is designed to improve walking and biking experiences in our community. This initiative aims to promote active transportation, enhance connectivity, and encourage healthier lifestyles for residents and visitors alike. According to OCCK Transportation, the new mobility hub and wayfinding signage has been placed at three different locations ...

1 year ago
An interim chief will take over the Salina Fire department later this week.  City Manager Mike Schrage has appointed Rodney “Shane” Pearson to the position. The interim appointment is the result of Fire Chief Anthony “Tony” Sneidar’s recent resignation. Schrage said “I wish Chief Sneidar well and I appreciate Deputy Chief Pearson’s willingness to serve as ...

1 year ago
A Saline County public water supply is again not safe to drink. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued Boil Water Advisory for the Sundowner West Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Saline County.  Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior to drinking ...

1 year ago
 As Halloween approaches, AAA reminds ghosts and goblins, trick-or-treaters, parents, and party goers too, of the dangerous traffic safety concerns associated with the holiday. Increased pedestrian activity and the potential for impaired driving converge this week as Halloween activities begin on the holiday itself (Thursday, October 31) and in some cases into the upcoming weekend as ...

1 year ago
There is no magic wand that transforms inmates at the Saline County Jail into law abiding citizens overnight, but staff and volunteers are committed to the long road ahead. Sergeant Tina Miller with the Saline County Jail joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra Tuesday with a look at the expanded programs to help inmates. ...

1 year ago
A man turned himself in after fleeing from authorities and allegedly attempting to kill an acquaintance. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News on October 13th at 1:15 am, a deputy attempted to stop a Chevy Silverado pickup truck for going 80mph on a 40mph zone, in the area of Old 40 Highway and State ...

1 year ago
A Salina woman reported she was allegedly raped by a male acquaintance. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News, a 21-year old female reported yesterday at 3:30pm, she was sexually abused on October 27th. She told authorities a male acquaintance forced himself on her at a residence in W. Central Salina. Feldman said the suspect is ...

1 year ago
A Salina bar's arcade video game was burglarized by unknown suspect(s). Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News, employees from Chuck's Bar on 600 N. Sante Fe reported a burglary on October 28th. The employees opened the bar at 11:00 am when they noticed the north door had been broken into. They reported a "Dragon's Ascent" ...

1 year ago
A statewide online survey of political and public policy issues reveals nearly half of registered voters in red-state Kansas who plan to cast a ballot in the presidential election support Republican Donald Trump and more than 43% favoring Democrat Kamala Harris. The 48.2% for Trump and 43.2% for Harris suggested further narrowing of the Kansas advantage ...

1 year ago
A long-time former Saline County Sheriff is being remembered. Darrell Wilson passed away late last week. In July 1962 he was hired as a patrolman with the Salina Police Department. He rose through the ranks rapidly, to detective, then lieutenant and finally to Assistant Chief of Police in 1970. Wilson worked under Chief John Woody at the ...

1 year ago
Rolling Hills Zoo is mourning the loss of one its big cat family. According to the zoo their beloved puma Bexookee, affectionately known as "Bex" has passed away. Bex had been under close observation by the animal care team and veterinary staff due to age related declining health over the past months. Despite dedicated professional care, Bex ...