5 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a theft case from yesterday afternoon that involved unlawful use of a financial card. Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that at 12:30, a Wichita woman was shopping at Marshall's, at 2450 S. Ninth St., when a man approached her with questions. While she was distracted, the man allegedly took her wallet, ...

5 years ago
Reno County is short two water buffalo following Monday's vehicle crash in Sylvia. Local sheriff's deputies say the animals squeezed through a gap in some fencing at some point during the day, and starting walking along a busy stretch of road. Sometime later, a pickup coming up on the pair from behind hit one, which drove ...

5 years ago
Because of a high demand, COVID booster vaccination clinics will soon be held in Salina. According to the Saline County Vaccination Collaboration, they are planning several Moderna booster vaccination clinics in the upcoming weeks. The say to please stay tuned for additional details as they become available. Those who are eligible for a Moderna booster include: Older adults ...

5 years ago
Advance voting for the November General Election is winding down. Locally Friday is the last full day to vote early at the Saline County Clerk's Office. Registered voters can vote in person in the office at the Salina City / County Building during normal business hours. Additionally, the office will be open for voters on Saturday, October ...

5 years ago
Local organizations are participating in the first ever celebration of  "Mobility Week". According to OCCK Transportation, from Oct. 29 to Nov. 5, public transportation providers, Mobility Managers, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and partners across the state are celebrating the first annual Mobility Week. Agencies will host events to encourage Kansans to make efficient and safe ...

5 years ago
Salina will come alive with the spirit of Halloween all weekend long. There are multiple safe trick or treat events planned Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The bigger events are spread-out throughout town. The fun begins Friday. According to Salina Downtown Inc. they are hosting a  Trick or Treat AND Trunk or Treat event. They will have businesses handing ...

5 years ago
No injuries are reported after high winds wreaked havoc throughout the Sunflower State on Thursday. Damaging wind roared through Salina. According to the National Weather Service, a gust of 66-miles-per-hour was reported at the Salina Regional Airport at 2:55 PM. According to the agency, an unseasonably intense low pressure system tracked across the Plains into the Middle ...

5 years ago
Voters will be headed to the polls on November 2, making decisions about the City of Salina. Among other things, they will be choosing three Salina City Commissioners. On Thursday, the KSAL Candidate Forum hosted Chad Farber and Bill Longbine for some Q and A and conversations that matter to you.   https://soundcloud.com/oddittenger/candidate-forum-longbine-and-farber-10-28?si=26f33048f26d4989a20f9f13adae2390

5 years ago
The public is invited to a candidates forum in Gypsum Thursday evening at 7pm to hear from a range of candidates running for seats on the Gypsum City Council and USD 306 Board of Education. The meeting begins at 7pm at the Gypsum City Auditorium, 625 Maple Street. Following the forum, attendees will have the chance to ...

5 years ago
Temperatures are dropping and leaves are falling which means Halloween is quickly approaching. While the holiday is not always thought to be overly risky in terms of food safety, any time perishable foods are left out can be a nightmare. “Perishable foods such as meat and cheese trays, pasta dishes or finger sandwiches should be kept ...

5 years ago
Salina Police are inviting little ghosts and goblins to stop by their parking lot on Halloween for the Cops and Costumes event, Sunday October, 31 from 1pm to 3pm. Cops and Costumes includes: Giveaways: candy, sticker badges Meet and greet with police officers Photo opportunities with police officers Police vehicles on display Cops and Costumes will take ...