6 years ago
A police pursuit ends with two arrests on Tuesday afternoon. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that an officer on patrol saw a 1998 Ford Taurus turn north on to N. Broadway Blvd. from N. 12th St. at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday. The vehicle had only one operational brake light. The officer went to make a ...

6 years ago
Salina law enforcement are investigating after a vehicle was hit by a gun shot while driving. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that vehicle was shot at by a person of interest at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, at the intersection of S. 9th St. and W. Beloit Ave. The 2010 Pontiac G6 is owned by Loretta ...

6 years ago
Businesses and organizations in northwest Kansas can now apply for a spring 2021 or summer 2021 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. 18. Eligible ...

6 years ago
There is cause for celebration at Kansas Wesleyan University. Despite COVID-19 and the current climate surrounding higher education, KWU’s enrollment is projected to be at its highest point in nearly a decade. The increase is the result of a university-wide effort, including significant change and growth in two of KWU’s flagship programs, Music and Nursing. The ...

6 years ago
As the summer season concludes over the next few weeks, Kansas law enforcement will be doing all they can to keep the roads safe from impaired drivers. Beginning Thursday of this week and through the Labor Day weekend, more than 150 law enforcement agencies from across the state will join forces in a concentrated effort detecting ...

6 years ago
A COVID-19 outbreak is associated with a northeast Kansas school district. According to the Riley County Health Department, the Blue Valley USD 384 District Office in Randolph is dealing with multiple cases. A total of seven people including staff members and school board members have tested positive. Several USD 384 buildings and common areas have been closed ...

6 years ago
More than a dozen COVID-19 cases are reported at a Kansas State University fraternity. Riley County Health Department officials announced that 13 members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity have tested positive for the virus. The Riley County Health Department has been in contact with the fraternity and has shared information with K-State and Greek Life. Fraternity members ...

6 years ago
For the second time in the past month, a downtown Salina business is damaged. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that Downtown Auto Service, 119 S. 8th St., has had another window broken out. The latest instance occurred between 5 p.m. Sunday and 7 a.m. Monday where the window on one of their garage doors ...

6 years ago
Join first responders to help save lives at the Battle of the Badges blood drive August 24th and 25th from noon to 7:00 PM, and August 26th from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Salina Community Sunrise Presbyterian Church, located at 825 E. Beloit in Salina. The Salina Police Department and Salina Fire Department are ...

6 years ago
A day-long event is planned this Saturday to "remember the past, embrace the present and work toward a future that includes 100 percent of Salina's eligible citizens voting in the November election." An event will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the 19th amendment to the Constitution giving women the right to vote, ...

6 years ago
There are 12 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County. According to the Saline County Health Department, the total for the county is now 416, with 67 cases currently active. There are 342 people who have recovered, and 7 people who have died. Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have 1 hospitalized COVID-19 patient. According to the Kansas ...