5 years ago
A Lincoln County couple has just claimed a large lottery prize, redeeming an instant ticket prize worth $75,000 According to the Kansas Lottery, the players, who wished to remain anonymous, won the prize on the Kansas Lottery’s new $10 Hit It Big game. The winners said they purchase tickets several times a week, and on this trip, ...

5 years ago
Police are investigating a damage to property case after someone broke into a couple of storage units. Police say sometime between Monday morning and Wednesday evening, four locks were cut and two roll-up doors were damaged at KO Storage, 2122 Centennial Road. Inventory is still being sorted through to calculate any loss. Damage is estimated ...

5 years ago
A Leavenworth man is in custody after he allegedly threw a caged dog into the Missouri River last weekend at Leavenworth's Riverfront Park. Prosecutors say Davion Arnell Simpson faces an animal-cruelty charge in the July 31st incident. According to local police, it happened around 3:30 p.m. A witness reportedly jumped into the water to save the frantic ...

5 years ago
Authorities at McConnell Air Force Base are imposing a mask-mandate for all service members, civilian employees, contractors and visitors. The order was announced yesterday. Base officials say COVID-19 vaccines remain voluntary.

5 years ago
A Salina man's car goes airborne before grinding into the grass near the Assaria exit on Thursday afternoon. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 45-year-old Matthew Griffin was transported to Salina Regional Health Center to be treated for a gash on his head. He was then arrested for DUI, open container and driving without ...

5 years ago
Salina Police want to interview a man who was allegedly trying to open a window screen on a home before being confronted by the resident. Police Detective Sgt. David Villanueva tells KSAL News that a 19-year-old female was alone in her house in the 700 block of W. Woodland on Thursday morning around 11:15am and heard ...

5 years ago
Salina USD 305 teachers return to the classroom today. While teachers new to the district began orientation a couple of days ago, returning teachers join them today. Superintendent Linn Exline will welcome them back with a presentation to begin the day. Students head back to class late next week. According to the district, Thursday, August 12 ushers in ...

5 years ago
A man from Mentor was hurt in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 135 near McPherson. According to the Kansans Highway Patrol,  79-year-old Shelby Steenson was driving a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado pickup headed north on the Interstate.  For an unknown reason swerved to the right and hit a concrete bridge rail. The truck then struck the guardrail ...

5 years ago
A Salina non-profit organization that helps victims of domestic violence is issuing a scam alert. According to the Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas, they are not currently hiring for any administrative assistant/receptionist/customer service positions. The organization says although they appreciate many people voicing interest in working for DVACK in this capacity, this posting is a ...

5 years ago
Tri-Rivers Fair, King and Queen were crowned Wednesday night to kick-off the rodeo at the stadium. The 2021 King is Lane Fritz while this year's Tri-Rivers Queen is Emma Littich. Lane Fritz is the son of Chris and Jenn Fritz. Lane will be a sophomore at Southeast of Saline High School. Lane is a very active ...

5 years ago
Businesses and organizations in northwest Kansas can now apply for a spring 2022 or summer 2022 intern from Fort Hays State University through the FHSU/Dane G. Hansen Internship program.   A grant from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation made 25 paid internships possible for next spring and summer. Applications from employers will be accepted through Sept. 17.   Eligible ...