7 years ago
Family, friends, and former colleagues are mourning the loss of former Saline County Sheriff Glen Kochanowski, who passed away on Saturday. The 76-year-old Kochanowski, the longest serving sheriff in the history of Saline County, passed away at his home following an illness. Kochanowski retired after 20 years as Saline County Sheriff on January 6th, 2017. He spent ...

7 years ago
It was a celebration of spring, and the art of the waffle in Lindsborg on Saturday. Visitors strolled through the downtown area enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells of Våffeldagen. The event featured hot waffles, waffle-y savories and sweets, waffle games, and waffle photo ops around the town. Våffeldagen truly was all things waffles. Local residents dress ...

7 years ago
Rolling Hills Zoo is mourning the loss of one of the its iconic and beloved species, Motomba, an African lion. According to the zoo, Motomba had to be humanely euthanized on Friday due to complications from a long term illness. “He was a marvelous ambassador for his kind and helped stimulate the conservation of this endangered species”, ...

7 years ago
Salina has landed another state event. According to the Visit Salina organization, Salina was selected to host the 2019 NBC Hap Dumont 9U State Championship Baseball Tournament July 11-14 at the East Crawford Recreation Area. Eric Blasdel, NBC Hap Dumont Baseball cited the following reasons as to why Salina was selected. “Salina has the professional expertise, facilities, ...

7 years ago
Bethany is preparing for a visit from a bishop. According to the college, Rev. Bishop Michael Rinehart, Bishop of the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), is scheduled to visit Bethany College on Wednesday, March 27, and Thursday, March 28. As a part of the college’s five-year strategic plan, Bethany, ...

7 years ago
Police took a Salina man into custody after he allegedly punched a woman and threatened her 5-year-old son. According to Police Captain Paul Forrester, 33-year-old Carlton Solton, Jr., was arrested on Thursday after his girlfriend told officers about the physical abuse she underwent during the past couple of days. Police say a friend of the 29-year-old victim ...

7 years ago
A high speed pursuit that began in Salina ended with an arrest in Ellsworth County. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that an officer on patrol recognized a driver who was wanted on multiple warrants and attempted to make a traffic stop on I-135 near Magnolia early Friday morning. Police say instead of pulling over, 19-year-old ...

7 years ago
The Salina Police Department is currently investigating the theft of jewelry after a home fire. The original fire occurred in the 1900 block of Valley View Drive in Salina, on November 29, 2014. The jewelry is described as 4 watches with a combined value of $15,000. The watches are listed below: Rolex, Presidential, Gold Face with an ...

7 years ago
The Greater Salina Community Foundation hosted Salina’s 8th annual Match Madness giving day on Thursday, March 22, at Salina Fieldhouse. In 24 hours, over $325,500 was raised for 72 area nonprofit organizations through donations and bonus prizes. A total of 751 unique donors contributed a record-breaking total of $319,444 through 2,011 gifts. This is the highest ...

7 years ago
A first of its kind event has started to take shape at the Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina. Large inflatables began to move into the arena Thursday night, in preparation of Saturday's "Bounce Blast" event. Kids of all ages are invited to attend "Bounce Blast", which will feature over 20 inflatables from Bounce-A-Roos, LLC, a ...

7 years ago
The Salina Fire Department has a member of its team who has rare skills. The agency's K-9 is one of only two dogs of his kind in the country. According to the City of Salina, Fire Marshal Troy Long and his K-9 Hoke tested and passed their Foundation Skills Assessment with five other teams from the ...