7 years ago
A downtown sculpture which was reported missing Tuesday afternoon was returned by late Tuesday evening. Salina Downtown Inc. reported “Child’s Play”, a bronze sculpture, went missing sometime between Friday September 13th and Monday September 16th. Its was last seen leaning against the building on the northwest corner of Iron and Santa Fe. Late Tuesday evening the organization ...

7 years ago
Installed in Oakdale Park in 2013, the Sound Garden provides an accessible, fun way for children to experiment with music and rhythm in a dynamic, outdoor setting. The 10-piece installation was a joint project between the friends and family of Janice Pankratz (who passed away in 2012), Salina AMBUCS clubs, and the City of Salina Parks ...

7 years ago
A check that was stolen from an Ottawa County mailbox and cashed at a local bank leads to the arrest of a Salina man. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 24-year-old David C. Annis was charged with forgery and felony theft by deception after investigators matched his booking photo with video from the American ...

7 years ago
Some of the best aerobatic pilots are in the world are in Salina this week. The Salina Regional Airport is hosting the U.S. National  Aerobatic Championships through Friday. Public viewing during the event is available at Fossett Plaza, 2035 Beechcraft Road. An open house is scheduled Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hangar 606, 2630 ...

7 years ago
A second vaping-related death is being reported in Kansas. State officials confirmed the death Monday. According to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's Office, the state has had two confirmed deaths related to vaping. The first Kansas death related to vaping or using e-cigarettes was a female resident over the age of 50 with underlying health conditions. The second ...

7 years ago
Get ready to "Get Down Tonight" and "Shake Your Booty". One of the most distinctive bands of all time is coming to Salina. KC and the Sunshine Band are coming to the Stiefel Theatre. According to the venue, KC and the Sunshine Band are still as widely popular today as they were when they first danced ...

7 years ago
Police are looking for two female suspects accused of stealing perfume and cologne from a Salina store. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that video surveillance shows two black females in their 30's approach the counter at Ulta Beauty, 2450 S. 9th on Thursday evening. A staff member had heard a package open and approached the two ...

7 years ago
A known male suspect is being sought by Salina Police after another check that was stolen from a mailbox was altered and cashed at a local bank. According to Captain Paul Forrester, an elderly Salina couple placed a check in their mailbox made out for $25 to pay a bill. Police say the check was stolen ...

7 years ago
A soldier stationed at Fort Riley was charged in federal court here today with sending over social media instructions for making bombs, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said. Jarrett William Smith, 24, Fort Riley, Kan., was charged with one count of distributing information related to explosives and weapons of mass destruction. Smith, a private first class infantry soldier, ...

7 years ago
Investigators are looking for a redheaded woman in connection to a couple of stolen vehicles over the weekend. Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a 60-year-old man and a 44-year-old man each met the suspect with similar results, each had their vehicles allegedly stolen by the white, twenty-something female with a distinctive tattoo ...

7 years ago
A car merging onto Interstate 135 the wrong way was involved in a crash Sunday night at the Saline - McPherson county line. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol,a 2001 Chevrolet Camaro  entered the wrong way on the entrance ramp to I 135.  The driver, identified as 51-year-old Laurie Mclemore from Medicine Lodge, attempted to make ...