6 months ago
A child has died in a drowning at an area lake. According to the Geary County Sheriff’s Office,  just before 5 p.m Monday deputies responded to the swim beach area at Milford State Park, by the splash pad and south boat ramp, to a report of a possible drowning. First responders found a six-year-old girl at the scene. ...

6 months ago
Staff at the state’s utility regulatory agency disagree with Evergy’s proposed rate increase that includes a 15% hike to residential electric rates. Evergy customers can share their opinions at public hearings that start this week. The Evergy division that serves about 735,000 customers in the eastern third of Kansas applied to the Kansas Corporation Commission in January ...

6 months ago
Katelyn Rupe after her record-breaking performance- Photographed by Huey Counts A recent graduate of Salina Central and one of the most decorated distance runners in Kansas, Katelyn Rupe set a new standard for the state on Saturday night. Just one week after capping her high school career at the state track championships, Rupe returned to the track ...

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The Salina City Commission Monday evening approved designating a portion of the downtown area as a drinking area, or Common Consumption Area (CCA), a designated area where people can legally possess and consume alcoholic beverages.  The regulated “social drinking zone” downtown will be where patrons can drink within the designated boundaries of the area outside of a ...

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Another antique engine is now on the rails in Abilene, ready for a new life on the historic Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad. According to the Railroad, a renovated 1940 General Electric center cab diesel engine was unveiled Sunday at a special ceremony at Abilene’s Rock Island Depot, becoming the latest member of the heritage railroad’s ...

6 months ago
Authorities are investigating a Salina street fight that may have involved some 20 to 30 participants. Police Captain David Villanueva tells KSAL News that officers were sent to the 1600 block of Beverly on Sunday night around 8:40pm to the report of a large group of people fighting each other with bats, sticks and garden tools ...

6 months ago
A Salina man was taken into custody on Friday night after a domestic dispute turned violent. Police Captain David Villanueva tells KSAL News that 30-year-old Devin Thurston was arrested after he allegedly choked his 29-year-old girlfriend inside a home in the 600 block of Jameson Avenue. Police say Thurston is facing charges for damaging the woman's eye ...

6 months ago
A lightning strike destroys an oil tank in rural Saline County. According to Undersheriff Brent Melander, lightning struck the center tank on a trio of storage tanks lined up in the 7500 block of East Assaria Road on Sunday afternoon around 5:25pm. Deputies say the tank exploded and burned causing an estimated loss and damage of $20,000. ...

6 months ago
Salina Police are looking for a suspect who reportedly fired a gun at a vehicle that was in line at a drive-through window. Police Captain David Villanueva tells KSAL News that officers responded to Poncho's Mexican Food at 3029 Riffel Drive around 3am Sunday after a suspect described as a black male allegedly stepped out of ...

6 months ago
Despite a late afternoon thunderstorm, the 2nd Annual Family Fun Day at VFW Post 1432 was a lively celebration of community spirit. Held at 1108 W. Crawford, the event began under a sunny sky, attracting crowds for food, shopping, and outdoor fun. As families gathered to enjoy the festivities, the VFW welcomed the public with a variety ...

6 months ago
The last chance to save a little money by purchasing a Smoky Hill River Festival wrist band in advance is quickly approaching. Advance wrist band sales for the 49th Smoky Hill River Festival officially began May 1st and continue through Tuesday, June 10th. Admission to the River Festival is by weekend wristband ,$15 in advance, $20 ...