3 years ago
Authorities in New Mexico have identified remains found 37-years-ago as a missing teen from Kansas. According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, on March 10th, 1985, the Doña Ana County New Mexico Sheriff’s Office (DASO) received a call from local hunters regarding possible human remains that were found near the Mountain Bell Telephone ...

3 years ago
Saline & Ottawa Counties 28th Judicial District Community Corrections has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for clients. According to Saline County, NACo recognized the 28th Judicial District Community Corrections for implementing a technology program called UPTrust. In ...

3 years ago
Making the most of available resources to counter COVID-19 effects, Saline Stars were born in April through the Choose Saline County app. The loyalty program aims to spend up to $670,000 of the county’s $10.532 million federal allotment from the American Rescue Plan Act, to help both participating local businesses and the people who patronize them. Choose ...

3 years ago
A McPherson man was arrested after a Salina woman alerted police about the violation of a protection order. According to Police Captain Gary Hanus the 28-year-old woman and her friend were leaving the Homewood Suites on E. Mulberry Monday night around 9:50pm when they noticed they were being followed and then harassed by 59-year-old Donald C. ...

3 years ago
The city of Colby is warning residents about an increase in the number of catalytic converter thefts. Officials say several of the converters have been stolen off vehicles over the past week. People are also being urged to lock their vehicles, don't leave valuables in plain sight and to report any suspicious activity.

3 years ago
A Salina company has been recognized for its efforts to keep its employees safe and healthy. Exline Inc. earned SHARP recognition through work with the Kansas Department of Labor and OSHA's On-site Consultation Program. According to the company, Exline members were presented with a flag and plaque at a company wide ceremony in Salina after an inspection ...

3 years ago
A California man riding a bicycle on a highway in Northwest Kansas was killed when he was hit by a semi Monday night. According to the KHP, 68-year-old Robert Schlange from Sierra City, California, was riding a bicycle headed west on U.S. 36 Highway. He was hit from behind by a Freightliner semi which was also ...

3 years ago
A popular program which allows youth unlimited rides on Salina public transportation has been renewed. OCCK Transportation is continuing the Fall Pass for the CityGo “Get On & Go” program for Salina area youth ages 7-18. Youth ages 7-18 will be able to purchase a Get On & Go Fall Youth Bus Pass for $10.  The pass ...

3 years ago
A new year is on the horizon at Kansas Wesleyan, and with it the promise of continued momentum. According to the school, new students will check in Wednesday of this week while returning students come back to campus two days later. While orientation features many new activities and events, it’s what’s on the horizon that may ...

3 years ago
A man was killed and a sheriff’s deputy was injured by a buffalo. According to the the Ellsworth County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday evening at 6:38, Ellsworth County 911 received a call about a buffalo on K-4 highway at 5th Road in Ellsworth County. An Ellsworth County Deputy was dispatched to the area where he found ...

3 years ago
A threat made on social media leads to the arrest of an 18-year-old Salina man. Patrol Captain David Villanueva tells KSAL News that Joseph T. Moran was taken into custody on Saturday after police were notified of a threat Moran had made against a 43-year-old man in the 600 block of Gypsum. Police interviewed him and then ...