7 months ago
Scammers are using fear and emails to prey on area Hispanics. Salina Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that three individuals contacted authorities on Monday after being bilked out of nearly $10,000. Police say the two women and one man were contacted via email by so called "Immigration Lawyers." The scammers convinced the trio to send ...

7 months ago
The Kansas Air National Guard is joining the newly established Point Defense Task Force. According to Senator Roger Marshall's Office,  the 184th Wing, headquartered at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, will serve as an operating location for a Point Defense Battle Lab. In addition, the Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range near Salina will serve ...

7 months ago
A utility terrain vehicle found abandoned in a field in rural Saline County is believed to have been stolen. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, a possible owner came forward and at this time there appears to have been a theft. Investigators  are still working this matter. The Land Pride UTV was found abandoned in a ...

7 months ago
A Kansas City are  suburb is named one of America's safest cities. Overland Park was named the second safest city in America by WalletHub. The ranking was based on Overland Park's safe roads and financial safety. The entire list includes: Overall Rank*  City Total Score  Home & Community Safety Rank  Natural-Disaster Risk Rank  Financial Safety Rank  1 Warwick, RI 71.21 8 9 44 2 Overland Park, KS 70.04 4 118 16 3 Burlington, VT 68.79 33 6 9 4 Juneau, AK 68.74 86 1 57 5 Yonkers, NY 68.65 3 29 118 6 Casper, WY 68.42 51 5 7 7 South Burlington, ...

7 months ago
Saline County and the City of Salina are accepting applications from nonprofit organizations seeking to address the impact of substance use and addiction in the community. According to Saline County, applications are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025. “Local nonprofits play a vital role in prevention, treatment, recovery, and education. This funding provides an opportunity to expand ...

7 months ago
A new class of three will be inducted into the Salina Business Hall of Fame. According to the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, the 2025 inductees include: Dr. William Eugene Mowery (Pioneer Category, 1858-1945) Richard "Dick" Renfro (Historic Category, 1946-1999) Larry Britegam (Contemporary Category, 2000-present) In addition to the Business Hall of Fame Inductees, the Business Hall ...

7 months ago
A Salina woman is facing charges for slapping a man she was arguing with. Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that officers were sent to the 800 block of State Street on Sunday evening after 31-year-old Estelle Key allegedly slapped the father of her child. Police say she gave him a ride back from a bar ...

7 months ago
A Salina woman who was wanted on an outstanding warrant was taken into custody on Sunday morning after fighting with police officers. Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that the woman was spotted near the hospital in the 400 block of S. Santa Fe and was then found in the area of 12th and Morrison. Police ...

7 months ago
A Salina man is facing charges for battery of a law enforcement officer. The man was asked to leave a woman's house and when he refused - she locked herself in the garage and called for help. Salina Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that the 28-year-old woman became fearful of her intoxicated acquaintance. Police ...

7 months ago
A driver's suspicious behavior leads to the discovery of a stolen car. Salina Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that an officer on patrol passed by a Kia Soul in the 500 block of N. 12 th on Saturday afternoon. The driver pulled over and began walking away from the vehicle. Contact was made with ...

7 months ago
A patrol officer spots a man suspected of breaking a protection order and rolls into action. Salina Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that the officer noticed 29-year-old Jason Rhoden speaking with a 76-year-old woman in a yard in the 800 block of N.9th Street on Saturday morning around 10am. The officer ran a records check ...