4 years ago
Splashes of bright colors and stacks of toys invite a brand of imaginative play for parents and kids in downtown Salina. Kids Creative Corners is set to open in February. Owner, Tia Westling joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with the backstory to her dream job. Westling, who grew up in Salina and has been ...

4 years ago
Whether singing soft drink jingles as a boy soprano, learning the violin at a young age or composing and conducting major orchestral pieces as an adult, Yaniv Segal has had an unconventional music career. The son of a Polish violinist and Israeli violin maker, the New York City native was introduced to the violin as a ...

4 years ago
A devoted alumnus of Emporia State University has left the university a remarkable gift for student scholarships through the realization of two insurance policies. Robert Chatham, who passed away August 21, 2021, set the stage for his $200,000 gift to the ESU Foundation back in 1993, when he took out two policies — $100,000 to provide ...

4 years ago
A man who allegedly threatened to shoot up a Salina business is in custody. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that officers were sent to Twin Oaks Industries, located at 2001 W. Grand, on January 17 for reports of a subject in possession of firearms in his vehicle. The subject had allegedly threatened to ...

4 years ago
A disagreement between roommates escalated to a knife being pulled. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that on Saturday at 2 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Baker after a call to remove a subject from an address. Upon arrival, officers met with the the caller, 62-year-old Andrew Marquez of Salina. ...

4 years ago
An Assaria man has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after an incident with his neighbors last Friday. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that Christopher Albertson, 37, was arrested after allegedly threatening his neighbors with a bow and arrow. Deputies were sent to 8296 Shane Hunter Drive in Assaria around 9:30 ...

4 years ago
A federal government website where Americans can request free COVID-19 tests will begin accepting orders this week on Wednesday. Every home in the U.S. can soon order free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests will be completely free, there are no shipping costs and you don’t need to enter a credit card number. The free tests can be ...

4 years ago
A driver was killed when a truck he was driving was hit by a train. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 51-year-old Patrick Harsch of Lebo was driving a pickup truck headed west through a field, parallel to a train track. The truck turned north out of the field, and for an unknown reason, failed to ...

4 years ago
His voice emerged to lead a peaceful movement through a turbulent decade in America - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. left a legacy of change in his wake. Kansas Wesleyan history professor Dr. Anita Specht joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra to look back at not only his charisma but his organizational skills. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/dr-specht-1.mp3"][/audio]   Dr. ...

4 years ago
The Kansas City Chiefs have advanced to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs with a big win over the Pittsburgh Steelers  and KSAL wants to take you to the next game. The Chiefs will host the Buffalo Bills this Sunday, January 23rd.  Kickoff will be at 5:30 at Arrowhead Stadium. Clarke Sanders is planning to take ...

4 years ago
On its own, growing up is challenging. The impacts of COVID intensify that and schools have seen more students in need of behavioral health services. According to USD 305, the district  participates in the Mental Health Intervention Team program that combines school and community support in a new way. The program placed liaisons in schools who ...