2 years ago
2024 will mark 25 years of Rolling Hills Zoo. According to the Zoo, they will  celebrate their 25th Anniversary, marking a remarkable quarter-century of wildlife conservation, education, and community engagement. Commemorating this momentous milestone, the Zoo is gearing up for a year-long celebration filled with special events and activities. October 26, 1999, remains an unforgettable date etched ...

2 years ago
A high speed pursuit ends with a drug related arrest in Salina. Police Captain Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that early Thursday morning around 3am, an officer on patrol turned to follow a car in the area of Prescott and Montrose, prompting the driver to accelerate. Police say the 1998 Nissan Sentra reached speeds of 68mph in ...

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An actor who has appeared on stage and on screen will speak at Kansas Wesleyan University's graduation this spring. According to KWU, distinguished alumnus Jernard Burks ’90 will serve as the 2024 Commencement speaker. “I’m truly honored to be selected as the 2024 Commencement speaker,” said Burks, “And I’m excited to share a few life lessons that ...

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A family friendly event will allow Salina to ring in New Year’s Eve early on December 31st. The annual Noon Year’s Eve event is scheduled at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center. According to Salina Parks and Recreation, they are ringing in 2024 with their Annual Noon Year’s Eve Party from 11am until 1pm. Noon Year’s Eve is ...

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The Kansas Highway Patrol is reporting a busy Christmas holiday weekend. According to the agency, among other things troopers  orked two deadly crashes and made seven DUI arrests. In addition, troopers also issued 370 speeding tickets and 23 tickets to people for not wearing their seat belts.  

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You can celebrate the New Year with fun, fresh air, and scenic views by participating in a First Day Hike at a Kansas State Park. These self-led and guided hikes are organized annually by parks staff to encourage individuals and families to start the year on the right foot – by getting outside and connecting with nature. According ...

2 years ago
Salina Police find an alleged thief hiding in a stolen car from Wichita. Police Captain Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that 26-year-old Gage Hartpence-Ray was taken into custody early Wednesday after a witness contacted authorities about suspicious activity near an assisted living facility in the 1200 block of E. Kirwin. The witness told officers they saw a ...

2 years ago
Salina Police are looking for a thief who stole a motorcycle from a downtown parking lot. Police Captain Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that last Friday, someone stole a 2011 Harley Davidson Super Glide motorcycle from the lot behind 125-1/2 N.Santa Fe. Investigators are reviewing area cameras to see if the crime was caught on video. The black ...

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Salina Police are investigating a Christmas day burglary at an area gas station. Police Captain Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that detectives are reviewing video files from the Rod's #5 store at 680 South Phillips after a smash and grab crime. Police say a person dressed in heavy layers and a face mask broke a glass door ...

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Lindsborg's Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum is at 56% with less than a week to go until a matching challenge hits its deadline on December 31st. Right now anyone who buys a 2024 Lindsborg Museum membership will also secure a bonus to the museum worth three times the amount of the membership. It’s a perfect way to ...

2 years ago
A months-long investigation ends with a drug seizure and an arrest in the Dickinson County community of Herington. According to the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, back in n May the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office Drug Enforcement Unit began an investigation into the distribution of Methamphetamine in Herington. The approximately seven-month long investigation, resulted in an arrest ...