7 years ago
In a surprising Wednesday afternoon announcement, St. John's Military School will close its doors at the end of the 2018-19 academic school year. The school, located in north Salina at 110 W. Otis Ave., had been open since 1888. The school cited rising costs and lower enrollment for the closure. Colonel William Clark tells KSAL News that St. ...

7 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of a potential scam. Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander tells KSAL News that several people from around the county have received calls from a phone number with the area code of 785. The caller would pose as a Saline County Sheriff's deputy trying to fool the victim ...

7 years ago
Salina police are in search for a woman who was allegedly involved in a melee with her step-daughter on Tuesday evening and might have stolen a vehicle. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the confrontation took place at 1502 Haven Ave. in west Salina. An argument occurred between 23-year-old Kelsie Boyett, Salina, and ...

7 years ago
Authorities believe a man being sought in connection with a sexual assault in Hays is in Colorado. Hays Police say they have obtained an arrest warrant for 23-year-old Tre Miekale Carrasco. Carrasco is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Hays last Sunday, February 3rd, in the 400 block of west 7th Street in the area of ...

7 years ago
Three people were arrested by the Saline County Sheriff's Office after a year's long investigation found that the suspects allegedly purposely set a house on fire. Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander tells KSAL News that the fire occurred back on Jan. 28, 2018 at a home at 801 N. Fairchilds Rd. northwest of Salina. Authorities received a ...

7 years ago
Forecasters warn of possible weather-related travel issues today. According to the National Weather Service, area of freezing drizzle will impact the area this morning, especially south central and southeast Kansas. Scattered showers with freezing rain will be possible later today and tonight across southeast Kansas where higher ice accumulations are expected. Freezing drizzle will change to ...

7 years ago
Kansas officials are reacting to President Donald Trump's annual State of the Union Address. Senator Pat Roberts noted that he was pleased to hear the President mention the importance of trade, but Roberts expressed concerns about the value and practice of tariffs. Senator Jerry Moran noted that the President is right in focusing on rebuilding crumbling infrastructure. ...

7 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan University was honored this week with the 2018 Tree Campus USA® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. "Tree Campuses and their students set examples not only for their student bodies, but the surrounding communities showcasing how trees create a healthier environment,” said Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor ...

7 years ago
A suspect was shot, and a Saline County Sheriff Deputy was injured when a bullet went through his windshield, during a wild chase Tuesday evening. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News the incident started when officers located a Jeep which had been reported stolen. Salina Police say the Jeep was taken during an armed ...

7 years ago
A Salina woman was awakened by an uninvited acquaintance in her bedroom early Monday morning. According to Police Captain Paul Forrester, 29-year-old Efren Aragon was arrested after the 30-year-old victim forced him out of her home on West Republic and called 911. Police say the woman awoke around 2:30am after she heard someone coming down the stairs ...

7 years ago
A woman was badly burned in a fire which damaged a North Salina rental home late Monday night. First responders were called to the report of a structure fire at 9:36 in the evening in the 300 block of N. 11th Street. Upon arrival they discovered a home at 319 N. 11th Street fully engulfed. Fire Investigator ...