7 years ago
A former Kansas police officer is apologizing after making up a story that a fast food worker wrote an expletive message on his coffee cup. KWCH reports that former Herington officer William Darling issued a statement on Friday apologizing to the McDonald's in Junction City, the law enforcement community and the citizens of Herington. Darling claimed last ...

7 years ago
REAL ID has arrived in Kansas, and the Kansas Department of Revenue and AAA Kansas advise that travelers consider their options now ahead of this year’s nationwide enforcement of the federal program. Beginning October 2020, all U.S. residents will need a compliant license/ID or an acceptable form of ID to board a domestic flight, access ...

7 years ago
The first list of Salina’s Most Wanted for the new year is online. The first weekend of each month a new list of Salina’s most wanted is released. The January list is online now. The January list of Salina’s Most Wanted looks a little different. In an effort to clear up numerous outstanding warrants that are ...

7 years ago
Salina Police this year will celebrate a century of protecting and serving. According to the agency, 2020 is the centennial year of the Salina Police Department. Prior to 1920, Salina had a City Marshal who was responsible for our citizens well-being. In 1920, the  first Salina Police Chief was Chief Jerome Hanly. To celebrate their 100-year existence ...

7 years ago
If you thought you were going to save a lot of money by driving a hybrid or all-electric vehicle in the Sunflower State, you may want to dial back your expectations. On Wednesday, a bill that passed both the state house and senate last year went into effect that hikes registration fees for the high-tech, fueling-saving ...

7 years ago
Salina Police are looking for a possible male suspect in the stabbing of a Salina man Thursday night. Police Captain Bill Cox tell KSAL News that 38-year-old Todd Lucas walked into the Emergency Room at Salina Regional Health Center around 7:40pm with multiple stab wounds. As of Friday morning, officers were still at the crime scene in ...

7 years ago
A motorcycle rider and his passenger were both injured in a New Year's Day crash in Salina. Police Captain Bill Cox tells KSAL News that on Wednesday afternoon around 12:45pm, a 2007 Harley Davidson, driven by 43-year-old Richard Zimmerman clipped the back end of a 2017 Honda CRV driven by 37-year-old Trisha Crumpton as the the ...

7 years ago
A man from Canton is in the Saline County Jail in connection to rape allegations that date back to 2014. Lt. Mike Asher with the Saline County Sheriff's Office tells KSAL News that an argument inside the lobby at the Salina Police Department involving at least eight people on Saturday led to the disclosure. Investigators say 38-year-old ...

7 years ago
Heating your home during the winter months can create a financial burden. In an effort to help keep Kansans warm this winter, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) will begin accepting applications for its Low- Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) on Thursday, Jan. 2. “Winters in Kansas have the likelihood of bringing frigid temperatures, ...

7 years ago
Investigators continue to look for thieves who are damaging engine exhaust systems by stealing catalytic converters off area vehicles. According to Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus, a pickup truck owner contacted authorities on Tuesday after noticing his 2014 Ford F250 would not start. He soon discovered the entire exhaust system had been cut from the undercarriage and ...

7 years ago
In an effort to protect its patients, visitors and employees during influenza season, Salina Regional Health Center implemented visitor restrictions effective today, Jan. 2, 2020, until further notice. The following restrictions apply: DO NOT visit if you are ill or have any signs and symptoms of influenza (cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue). ...