6 years ago
More Americans will be traveling this holiday season through January 1st. According to AAA Kansas nearly 116-million are expected to travel, the most in nearly 20 years. That's an increase of almost four-percent over last year. AAA expects 104 million of those holiday travelers will drive to their destinations. Just under seven million Americans are expected to ...

6 years ago
A good Samaritan saved a Kansas family from a burning car, gave them some Christmas money, then continued on his journey. According to the Sheridan County Sheriff’s  Office, on December 16th at approximately 11:50 pm, their Communication Center received a report of a motor vehicle fire on U.S Highway just north of Selden. The vehicle was ...

6 years ago
A Salina woman is taking home "Santa's Stash". Tammie Tracy was among 18 finalists who qualified to be a part of the grand finale of Rocking M Media's "Santa's Stash" event on Saturday. "Santa's Stash" was a locked box full of cash. The box was on display at various locations around the area. At each location, guesses ...

6 years ago
Fort Hays State University has selected Dr. Grady Dixon as the new dean of the Peter Werth College of Science, Technology and Mathematics. His selection follows 18 months of service as the interim dean of the college. Prior to this, he served as the chair of the Department of Geosciences at FHSU. “I am thrilled that Dr. ...

6 years ago
A Salina man has won a $25,000 lottery prize. According to the Kansas Lottery, Brent Wade of Salina has been playing the Kansas Lottery ever since it started. That persistence paid off this week with a $25,000 win playing the $5 Winter Ice Multiplier instant scratch ticket! “I’m still kind of in shock, I can’t believe that ...

6 years ago
A man accused of slamming his car into a couple of vehicles and some sign posts at Wal-Mart is now facing charges of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 28-year-old Tyler Sunderlin was arrested Thursday night after eye witnesses contacted authorities. Police say patrons at Wal-Mart ...

6 years ago
Salina Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a couple of suspected thieves who were caught on camera. According to the agency, On December 16th between 4:30-7:00 PM, a trailer was taken from the 900 block of N 7th Street. The stolen trailer was described as a single axle wooden trailer, with a black metal ...

6 years ago
Salina Police are interviewing a number of victims after BB gun vandals damaged over a dozen cars and at least one business on Santa Fe Avenue Thursday. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 15 vehicles were hit by BB's - a bulk of those east of Santa Fe. and one business. Damage estimates are still ...

6 years ago
Police are searching for suspects involved in an early morning drive-by shooting that sent a Salina man to the hospital. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 41-year-old Paul Davenport was hit in the upper right leg as he walked in the area of 1500 block of West Crawford around 2am Friday morning. Police say a ...

6 years ago
What started out as a friendly Christmas light battle between neighbors has grown into an event that now includes a live nativity on one side of the street, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus on the other side. The Shalimar Shepherds will be out beginning tonight, through Sunday on Shalimar Drive. Steve Boling tells KSAL News ...

6 years ago
Salina’s “Georgetown Santas” are getting ready. The group of neighbors have become a popular mainstay in Salina in the days leading up to Christmas each year. Each year they Santa suit up on Georgetown Road in East Salina, handing out candy and popcorn and spreading Christmas cheer. The tradition began back in 1998, when Jack Schmiedeler moved ...