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A couple of Fort Riley personnel have been honored for actions they took when they came upon a crash while traveling in Western Kansas. In recognition of their heroism while responding to the crash, Fort Riley Community Recreation Division Chief Matt Enoch and Fort Riley Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Poulin were recently honored. Fort Riley ...

2 years ago
Salina Police are seeking tips in connection with a recent residential burglary. The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say back on Friday, February 9th, a burglary occurred at a residence in the 200 block of S. 4th in Salina. The burglary occurred between 11:50 AM and 12:45 PM Entry was ...

2 years ago
A chase that began near the Salina Walmart ends in Marquette with the arrest of a man and woman in a stolen car from Wichita. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that around 6:10am a tag reader device alerted authorities that a reported stolen Chevy passenger car was in Salina Friday morning. Officers located the car ...

2 years ago
Authorities are requesting an arrest warrant for a man who handed over the trail cameras he allegedly stole last week. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that a 41-year-old suspect in a case connected to 2 stolen trail cameras and a solar charging panel from a property in the 4100 N. Muir Road. The camera ...

2 years ago
Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of several bundles of copper wiring from a work truck. According to Sheriff Roger Soldan a crew from Par Electric of Grantville, KS discovered a padlock had been cutoff a storage bin on their truck when it was parked in the 2100 block of East North Street near ...

2 years ago
One of the largest bowling events in the area returns this spring. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina is bringing Bowl For Kids’ Sake. Bowl For Kids’ Sake will take over The Alley in Salina on Saturday, April 6th. According to the organization, this annual event, known for its camaraderie and community engagement, aims to raise $100,000 to ...

2 years ago
A Kansas woman has been charged through a criminal complaint for a shooting death that took place in a home at Fort Riley. According to the US Attorney's Office, court documents indicated 30-year-old Margaret E. Shafe of Fort Riley is charged with murder in the second degree for shooting and killing Greg Shafe on February 19th ...

2 years ago
An executive at a bank in western Kansan is accused of embezzling over $47 million and is facing federal charges. The U.S. Attorney's Office has charged the Kansas man with embezzling millions of dollars from his former employer. According to court documents, 52-year-old Shan Hanes of Elkhart is charged with one count of bank embezzlement. Hanes previously served ...

2 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating a residential burglary in the small community of Bavaria. Undersheriff Brent Melander tells KSAL News that sometime between Saturday night and Tuesday morning, someone entered a home in the 100 block of Main Street and stole numerous tools and a TV. Deputies say the occupied home is undergoing some renovations ...

2 years ago
An extraordinary project unfolded recently at Presbyterian Manor between third grade students from Cottonwood Elementary School and elderly residents. According to USD 305, through three enriching visits, the youngsters have made new friends and heard their intriguing personal histories. The students were presented with memorabilia including letters, photographs and mementos, serving as vivid windows into the ...

2 years ago
Officials gathered Wednesday to celebrate an expansion and renovation of Salina Catholic Schools Love N’ Learn Early Childhood Center. Many areas across the country, including the Salina area, are experiencing a child-care crisis. Among other things facilities do not have enough staff, rooms, and space . According to Joel Bicknell, Director of Development for Salina Catholic Schools, ...