6 months ago
A search at Kanopolis Lake which began Thursday night ended early Saturday afternoon with two bodies pulled from the water. Three people, an adult male and two teenage girls, were in the water near a boat Thursday night when the boat drifted away in the wind. A  14-year-old girl, who had been in the water for an ...

6 months ago
A new larger list of Salina’s Most Wanted is online. The first weekend of each month a new list of Salina’s most wanted is released. The July list is online now. The July list of Salina’s Most Wanted looks a little different. In an effort to clear up numerous outstanding warrants that are currently active, it ...

6 months ago
Families gathered in Oakdale Park on Friday to celebrate Independence Day with the annual Play Day in the Park, a festive event hosted by Salina Parks and Recreation. The morning began with a traditional flag-raising ceremony, as community members stood in tribute to the stars and stripes. The Salina Municipal Band followed with a rousing performance ...

6 months ago
Over this Independence Day holiday weekend, law enforcement officers and agencies across the country will be on the water educating boaters on safe boating practices as part of the annual Operation Dry Water weekend. In Kansas game wardens will be looking for boaters whose blood alcohol content exceeds the state limit of 0.08. The weekend will ...

6 months ago
Melissa Herrera, Emergency Assistance Coordinator at Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas, has been selected as one of just 40 individuals nationwide to be featured in People of Hope: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors — a new traveling museum exhibit launched by Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA). Out of more than 240 submissions from across the country, Herrera’s heartfelt ...

7 months ago
New details have been released in the case involving the death of a Kansas Sheriff Deputy. Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede was shot and killed while responding to a fireworks call last Friday night in Phillipsburg. At the request of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation. According to the ...

7 months ago
Many people will celebrate the holiday and following weekend by hitting the road and traveling throughout the Sunflower State. The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) reminds motorists of the importance of traveling safely during the Independence Day holiday and throughout the rest of the summer. According to the agency, as traffic increases over the holiday, KHP urges all ...

7 months ago
Inviting everyone over for a big cookout is a family tradition for Cash Hollistah - handed down to him by his grandfather "Daddy Bud." “Daddy Bud’s” grandson James Curtis, AKA Cash Hollistah, joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra to share the story of his grandfather and why he decided to revive the block party ...

7 months ago
Fake texts that appear to come from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and demand payment for tolls and tickets are continuing to be sent to the public. According to the agency, these texts sometimes threaten to have driver’s licenses revoked or penalties for not paying promptly. Please remember – KDOT does not collect money for ...

7 months ago
Changes aimed at improving the rider experience and making public transportation even more convenient are coming to Salina’s fixed-route bus system.  The changes include streamlined routes for faster, more efficient trips, and free Wi-Fi on all CityGo buses. According to OCCK Transportation, these updates will be finalized on August 4th. Riders will begin seeing new signage ...

7 months ago
A fire in a Salina park which was started by the irresponsible use fireworks prompted the arrest of  a teenager on Wednesday. According to Salina Police, the fire department responded to Indian Rock Park in reference to a grass fire. A passerby reported seeing a juvenile throwing fireworks into the tall grass near the park bathroom. ...