2 years ago
Siny Joseph, professor and graduate faculty at Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus, is collaborating with colleagues around the country to develop innovative solutions for people with disabilities in unfamiliar indoor environments. According to K-State, Joseph is the co-principal investigator on the National Science Foundation-funded collaborative research project "Mapping for Accessibility in Built Environments," ...

2 years ago
A fire early Saturday morning caused extensive damage to a home in Central Salina, but fortunately no injuries. According to the Salina Fire Department, crews were called to a reported residential fire in the 600 Block of W. Prescott. Upon arrival first responders found heavy fire and smoke coming from the second story of the structure. Crews ...

2 years ago
Bethany College reports a surge in new student enrollment and retention rates for the Spring 2024 semester, signaling a clear trajectory of growth and sustainability for the institution. According to the school, amidst a challenging academic landscape, Bethany College has demonstrated a notable increase in new student enrollment and an impressive retention rate, underscoring the institution's ...

2 years ago
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 ...