6 years ago
Kansas lawmakers are back in Topeka for the start of a new year. Yesterday marked the beginning of the 2020 Kansas legislative session. Lawmakers are expected to address several key issues including the state budget, proposed Medicaid expansion and a possible constitutional amendment on abortion. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly will outline her goals for the legislative session ...

6 years ago
There’s a new Mayor in town. Salina has a new mayor, and it’s Mike Hoppock. Hoppock, who has served as the vice mayor for the past year, was elect is the new Mayor of Salina. Hoppock said he will strive to, among other things, as mayor handle all issues in a professional manner. "Conflict is not a ...

6 years ago
Eligible Saline County residents can participate in Commodities Distribution later this month. Representatives with the event say it will be at the 4-H building in Salina, 900 Greeley Ave., from Noon-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22nd. Items available include: split peas, pitted plums, canned pork, garbanzo beans, navy beans, pork patty, long grain rice, brown rice, box of ...

6 years ago
Salina South’s Thespian Troupe recently competed in a statewide competition and performed very well. According to Kate Lindsay, Salina South High School Theatre Sponsor, the Troupe received several honors at the 2020 Kansas State Thespian Festival: · South’s Thespians once again received a Gold Honor Troupe award for successfully completing the set of criteria, which includes community ...

6 years ago
Too much frost and ice on a pickup's windshield leads to an injury accident on Saturday. Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that officers were sent to the 200 block of Gold Street on Saturday morning around 5:30am after a woman in a 1999 Ford F150 hit a parked flat bed trailer causing extensive ...

6 years ago
A stolen car, spotted by a police officer leads to the arrest of a Salina man. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a 2014 Ford Fiesta was reported stolen on Friday morning after the owner left it unlocked and warming up in the 500 block of W. Grand Avenue. The car was found the ...

6 years ago
Sunday's icy weather led to numerous slide offs and motor vehicle accidents in the area. Saline County Sheriff's deputies assisted the Kansas Highway Patrol with three accidents while also working six accidents along a short stretch of Interstate-70. Captain Jim Hughes tells KSAL News that between 12:50pm and 1:45pm - deputies worked six accidents about 3 miles ...

6 years ago
A couple of Salina women with outstanding warrants were taken to jail following a traffic stop early Sunday. According to Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander, deputies found handguns and over a pound of methamphetamine inside a 2007 Chevy Cavalier driven by 34-year-old Sophia Lamas. Melander says deputies made a stop after a traffic violation in the 200 ...

6 years ago
A night of classic country and Southern rock is coming to Salina this spring. The "Fire on the Mountain Tour" featuring The Charlie Daniels Band and the Marshall Tucker Band with special guest the Scooter Brown Band, are coming to the Tony’s Pizza Events Center. Best known for its Grammy winning hit, “The Devil Went Down ...

6 years ago
A historic win has propelled the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game, and KSAL wants to take you to the game. It's what could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the battle for the Lamar Hunt Trophy in the stadium Lamar Hunt built. The Chiefs will host the AFC Championship Game on Sunday. Kickoff ...

6 years ago
Community conversations about what the Salina community wants for our students and what will be emphasized will occur at four open meetings this winter. January 13, 5:30-6:45, Stewart Elementary Multipurpose Room*+ January 30, 5:30-6:45, Central HS Cafeteria*+ March 3, 5:30-6:45, Oakdale Elementary Multipurpose Room* March 21, 10:00-11:15, South HS Commons* Everyone’s voice and participation are vital ...