2 years ago
Two individuals from Salina have been arrested in connection to a Flying J travel stop robbery back in April. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News, through investigation officers were able to arrest Michael Hamen a 41-year-old Salina man on charges of aggravated robbery. Destany Dirksen a 24-year-old woman from Salina was also arrested on charges ...

2 years ago
Hundreds of runners from at least 20 states will lace up their shoes Saturday and hit the streets of Salina raising money to help in the fight against childhood cancer. Participants of all ages are invited to come run, walk, or cheer on the participants at the Love, Chloe Fun Run. The Love, Chloe Fun Run features ...

2 years ago
Motorcycles will roar across Salina on Saturday on a mission delivering toys.  The first "Christmas in July Toy Run" is planned. The toy run is being organized by the Salina VFW Auxiliary. Meet up is at the Ace Hardware parking lot near Broadway side at 1pm. Parade starts at 2pm. Those who purchase a toy at Ace ...

2 years ago
The Kansas Turnpike is going cashless. Authorities say, effective about a year from now, cameras that can scan license plates will be up and running along the turnpike, enabling KTA to issue bills through the mail rather than forcing motorists to stop and fumble for change as they drive across the Sunflower State. Tolling equipment will be ...

2 years ago
A world-renowned drum and bugle corps from California is coming to perform in Central Kansas. The Hutchinson Community College Fine Arts Department, in conjunction with the Sky Ryders Performing Arts Foundation, welcomes the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps from Concord, California, for a special performance. The most decorated corps in the history of Drum Corps International ...

2 years ago
Salina Regional Health Center received the HOSA Future Health Professionals Leadership in Collaboration Award. HOSA, formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America, is composed of middle school, secondary, and post-secondary/collegiate students, along with professional, alumni, and honorary members. The mission of HOSA is to empower future health professionals to become leaders in the global health ...

2 years ago
There was no jackpot winner Wednesday night, so the Powerball jackpot has ballooned to its third largest ever. According to the lottery, the jackpot has grown to an estimated $875 million for the next drawing on Saturday. The cash option for the jackpot is an estimated $441.9 million. The jackpot ranks as the third largest Powerball ...

2 years ago
A fundraiser for youth who participate in Salina's Babe Ruth Baseball program is planned. The Babe Ruth program gives all kids an opportunity to play baseball.  Some of the kids come from not so fortunate homes, and the group helps them financially so they don't miss out on an opportunity. Organizers tell KSAL News a fundraiser will ...

2 years ago
 Kansas is receiving $13.3 million in funding to modernize electrical grid infrastructure. The investment from the U.S. Department of Energy is provided through its Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants program. According to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's Office, these funds, which will be administered by the Kansas Corporation Commission will be used to promote projects ...

2 years ago
A new ice cream flavor will be available in Lindsborg for a limited time. To celebrate the Lindsborg community’s “Christmas in July” celebration on Saturday, Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum is partnering with local ice cream shop Indigo Moo’d to offer a new “Old Mill Mint” flavor for a limited time. Museum Executive Director Lenora ...

2 years ago
A local man struck a 9-year-old in an attempt to take a phone and is now facing charges of battery and robbery. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News, officers were dispatched early Wednesday morning to the Budget Host Inn on W. Diamond Dr. A 38-year-old Female from Salina was missing her cell phone. Officers called ...