20 minutes ago
Tempers boiled over at the Salina City Commission Meeting Monday evening at the public forum portion during discussion of issues surrounding the Salina Animal Shelter. Salina Mayor Mike Hoppock was compelled to call a five minute recess to restore order when some in the gallery began shouting at commissioners. Following the recess City Attorney Patrick Hoffman explained ...

3 hours ago
Several areas and projects in Salina are getting names, including three associated with the Smoky Hill River Renewal Project. Salina City Commissioners Monday approved names for several areas of the community. Names and locations include: Naming the parking lot at Santa Fe Avenue and Ash Street the "City Lights Pavilion." Naming a plaza at 4th Street the ...

5 hours ago
A knife is pulled and brandished after three men got into a dispute inside a Salina home. Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that 23-year-old Klaiton Stout was arrested on Sunday after he allegedly threatened a 19-year-old man with a knife at a home in the 700 block of State Street. No one was hurt and ...

6 hours ago
A Salina man was taken to jail after going on a rampage at a house he threatened to burn down. According to Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler, 40-year-old Daniel P. Klenda destroyed numerous items in a home in the 700 block of Huehl on Sunday afternoon after a dispute inside the residence. Police say Klenda smashed an entertainment ...

6 hours ago
The victim of a theft, reportedly drove over to the suspect's house to get his phone back. Salina Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that on Saturday a phone was left in a restroom at the Dillon's on W. Crawford. Someone picked it up and took it home. Police say the victim traced his cell phone ...

7 hours ago
An employee at a Salina store was arrested after staff discovered she was allegedly stealing food and other items. According to Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler, 23-year-old Kayla Wall was taken into custody after the loss prevention team at Wal-Mart contacted authorities about the case. Police say Wall is accused of taking food, furniture, health and beauty products ...

8 hours ago
A man with a bloody face prompts a Salina Police officer to stop and ask for details. Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that the 65-year-old man told the officer he had been cheated and robbed after he tried to buy a van for cash. The seller allegedly cancelled the deal and took the van ...

9 hours ago
Three juveniles were arrested on Friday after they allegedly started a mattress on fire at the west campus for St. Francis Ministries. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, on Friday night around 7:30pm, deputies found a mattress that had been on fire and was extinguished by St. Francis staff. During the investigation, it was discovered that ...

9 hours ago
A Salina man was arrested after a dispute over child custody escalated into violent threats. Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that 26-year-old Alexander Montgomery was arrested on Friday after an argument took a violent turn. Police say the argument spilled into the street in the 1500 block of Oak where Montgomery allegedly threatened to ...

11 hours ago
Three students from Salina emerged on top at the 2026 National  Civics Bee at Kansas State University Salina. According to the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, his Saturday the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce hosted theThe National Civics Bee is an initiative aimed at  encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their ...

12 hours ago
A Salina Police Officer is among the latest graduates of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. According to the University of Kansas, graduation is a milestone at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, as students complete 14 weeks of training and take the oath to serve as law enforcement officers across Kansas. Family and friends filled the ...