4 years ago
An earthquake and an historic high wind event are just part of what first responders and power crews have been dealing with this week. Saline County Emergency Management Director Michelle Barkley joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look back at a wacky and dangerous day. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/michelle-1.mp3"][/audio]   Wednesday began with a 4.0 earthquake near ...

4 years ago
With school not is session Thursday, Salina USD 305 has adjusted the schedule of some events. According to the district, the following activities will take place as originally planned today: Central’s Home Basketball South’s Home Wrestling Central’s Away Wrestling Building programs that are being rescheduled: Coronado Elementary 3rd Grade Music Program, Monday, December 20, 6:30 p.m. South ...

4 years ago
Several of the outlying buildings at Rolling Hills Zoo were destroyed during Wednesday's storm which had wind gusting 80 to 100 mph. All animals safely rode out the storm and are contained in their habitats. According to the Zoo, beginning at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, staff began clearing the park and keepers started moving animals into their ...

4 years ago
An historic wind storm swept through the state Wednesday causing widespread damage. The strongest wind was clocked in Russell at 100 miles per hour. In Salina, Wichita TV Station KAKE's  satellite weather station on Sante Fe clocked 98 MPH wind. The National Weather clocked a peak gust at the Salina Regional Airport of 89 MPH. The wind ...

4 years ago
There have been two new COVID deaths in Saline County since Monday and 70 new cases. According to the Saline County Health Department, there are currently 801 active cases in the community. Salina Regional Health Center reports that 22 patients require hospitalization related to COVID-19. There now have been 181 COVID related deaths overall. The best way to stop ...

4 years ago
Officials are urging citizens in Salina to stay home following a damaging wind storm that produced near 100 mph wind. The City says it is aware of multiple downed powerlines, power outages, traffic lights and hazardous road conditions. Crews are working hard to resolve these issues. Please have patience. Please reserve 911 calls for emergencies only. Report ...

4 years ago
Historic strong wind is causing damage across Kansas. Wind in excess of 80 mph has been clocked in some areas, including 82 mph wind in Salina just before 3:00. Multiple vehicles have blown over on roads and highways, including Intestate 70 and Interstate 135.  Trees, branches, power lines, and  and power poles are down in multiple areas ...

4 years ago
Salina Police are looking for a group of men who allegedly broke a man's ankle at a bar early Wednesday. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that just after midnight officers were sent to Hank's Tavern, 116 S. Broadway after a fight broke out near the entrance. The 25-year-old victim told officers he was approached in ...

4 years ago
A Salina man is facing multiple charges after tussling with a police officer in a parking lot during his arrest. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that officers were sent to the McDonald's on Planet Avenue around 7am Tuesday, after a man was acting erratically and taunting patrons in the lot with a knife. Police say 34-year-old ...

4 years ago
The former Joyland Amusement Park in Wichita is keeping the Wichita Fire Department busy. Officials say the department has responded to 11 major fires on the property since 2016, and authorities say vagrants and homeless people have vandalized the site. The former amusement park has been closed since 2006.

4 years ago
Did you feel it? Another earthquake shook Central Kansas early Wednesday. The U.S. Geological Survey says a small earthquake was centered in Southern Saline County. According to the agency a magnitude 4.0 earthquake was centered about 2.5 miles south /southwest of Gypsum. The earthquake happened Wednesday morning at 3:58. There were no immediate reports of damage. Earthquakes of this ...