17 hours ago
A Salina woman was killed in a single car crash early Friday morning. Police Sergeant Chad McCary tells KSAL News that next of kin are still being notified of the death of the 21-year-old woman who was driving a 2012 Jaguar that missed a curve on Belmont Blvd. and hit a tree. Authorities report a 22-year-old female ...

17 hours ago
Federal officials are signing off on a plan to provide 451-million-dollars to expand and improve high-speed internet service in parts of Kansas. State officials say the funding - from the U.S. Department of Commerce - will enable the state to address current gaps in broadband service in rural counties, particularly in rural counties in southern parts ...

17 hours ago
A measure to criminalize the act of encouraging someone in Kansas to die by suicide is now state law. State officials say Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2144 - which imposes felony charges on those who knowingly encourage another person to commit or attempt suicide when they are aware the other person wants to take ...

17 hours ago
A Salina man was taken into custody early Friday after an argument took a violent turn inside a residence. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 75-year-old Ralph Polly was arrested at his home in the 800 block of Cherokee Drive after he allegedly struck a 66-year-old woman in the face and grabbed her by ...

19 hours ago
A student from Bennington is Kansas State University’s 85th Goldwater scholar. Helen Winters, junior in biology and fisheries, wildlife, conservation and environmental biology, Bennington, is this year's winner. Winters received the prestigious recognition from the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. According to K-State, established by Congress in 1986 to honor Sen. Barry M. Goldwater from ...

20 hours ago
Tips are being sought in connection with a tool theft. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Salina Police say between Monday, April 8, 2024, at 4:00 PM and Tuesday, April 9, 2024, an unknown suspect(s) broke out a window on a Superior Contracting & Manufacturing work van which was parked ...

1 day ago
The Kansas Wesleyan community is still celebrating the events of April 20’s Scholarship Gala, when the university announced more than $2.7 million in gifts and pledges. According to KWU, it was the single-largest fundraising night in school history, highlighted by a million-dollar gift from Dr. Kent Cox ’65 and wife Adrienne. Cox was part of the “Gang ...

1 day ago
A couple of Salina high schools students have been selected as recipients of prestigious Rudd Scholarships. According to USD 305, Central High School seniors Priscilla Hoffpauir and Charles Slothower join 43 other Kansas high school seniors who were chosen as Rudd Scholars through a rigorous selection process whic considers not only their academic achievements but also ...

1 day ago
A gathering in Salina's Oakdale Park on Saturday will be part of a worldwide event.  On the last Saturday of April  people from all over the world celebrate the martial art of Tai Chi. Susan Buddy of Salina is a certified Tai Chi instructor, and is inviting the public to join her to learn a little ...

2 days ago
Volunteers willing to put in a half-day of work are being recruited to help make Salina a better place to live. People of all ages are needed to roll up their sleeves and tackle a variety of community service projects during the annual Spring Spruce-Up effort, which is scheduled for this Saturday Spring Spruce-Up is a ...

2 days ago
Police arrested a Salina man Wednesday night after a domestic dispute occurred inside his truck.  According to captain Jim Feldman, Wednesday night at 10:30 officers were sent to the area of Iron and Ohio to a report of an alleged domestic dispute taking place in a black truck driving on the sidewalk with a female victim ...