4 years ago
A long-time Salina radio personality has passed away. Nancy Hodges passed away Tuesday afternoon following a battle with leukemia. The 88-year-old Hodges was heard on KSAL's "Friendly Fire" for nearly 14 years. Hodges was the co-host of the show from October 31st, 2005, through August 2nd, of 2019. On her last show Hodges said she enjoyed her ...

4 years ago
Oakdale Park was filled with purple as Kansas State's Catbacker Summer Tour made a stop in Salina on Tuesday. Head football coach Chris Klieman, Athletic Director Gene Taylor, Willie the Wildcat and the "Voice of the Wildcats" Wyatt Thompson were among those in attendance alongside about 15 KSU student athletes and alumni representatives. Wildcat fans sat around ...

4 years ago
A popular treasure hunt type event in the days leading up to the Smoky Hill River Festival is back. The 2022 Festival Medallion Quest begins Wednesday. According to Salina Arts & Humanities, the first Medallion Quest clue will be shared live from the steps of the Smoky Hill Museum at 211 West Iron Ave., at 4 p.m. ...

4 years ago
Our Spring, Summer warm-up in Kansas means it's time to enjoy more time outdoors in the sunshine. Dr. Todd Zerger, Optometrist with Eye Care Associates in Salina stopped into the KSAL Morning News Extra on Tuesday with a reminder to not only use sunscreen for your skin - but to protect your eyes from the sun's ...

4 years ago
A Salina man has been taken into custody stemming from an attempted traffic stop that led to a quick pursuit Monday night. Earnest Skillern, 57, is facing requested charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a stimulant with intent to distribute and flee and elude among other charges. Police Capt. Paul Forrester ...

4 years ago
A vehicle with some valuable possessions was taken from a hotel parking lot in Salina over the course of Sunday night. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that between Sunday at 10 p.m. and Monday at 7:30 a.m., a silver 2014 Dodge Journey was taken from the Days Inn, located at 407 W. Diamond ...

4 years ago
The United States Congress and President of the United States have designated the week of May 15th - May 21st as National Police week. The City of Salina will honor the valor, service, and sacrifice of its peace officers and those of other agencies locally and nationwide.  Four Salina officers have given their lives in the ...

4 years ago
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall and five Kansas Sheriffs, including Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan,  will travel to the Southern Border this week  on Thursday According to the Senator's Office, the group will receive briefings, tours, and meetings with border patrol officials, within homeland security and the state of Texas. The trip comes amid the pending expiration ...

4 years ago
As of Tuesday morning there are no longer any states in the country where the average price of gas is under $4 a gallon. According to AAA Kansas, the Sunflower State has the lowest price, rising a couple of cents to $4.00 a gallon. Oklahoma is right behind at $4.01 a gallon. Drivers in California are paying ...

4 years ago
Funding is being sought for a project to paint a modern, Viking mural in the town known as "Little Sweden". Artist Cal McNichols is hosting an online fundraiser to fund a modern, Viking mural in Lindsborg to bring the Swedish heritage of the town to life. The fundraiser is going on right now online via Kickstarter ...

4 years ago
An Abilene tourist organization is one of 11 recipients of  Kansas Tourism Attraction Development Grants. The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau is receiving $22,000 for its "World’s Largest Belt Buckle" project. According to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's office, the Attraction Development Grant Program is administered by Kansas Tourism, a division of the Kansas Department of Commerce. ...