7 years ago
Monday was a very busy day for David McGehee, one of the four finalists for the USD 305 Salina Superintendent of Schools. McGehee's day began at 9 a.m. when he met with the USD 305 Board Clerk and ended with a formal interview with the USD 305 Board of Education at the USD 305 district office ...

7 years ago
A new governor has taken office in Kansas. Democrat Laura Kelly was sworn into office today at the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka. Kelly defeated Republican Kris Kobach in the November general election, and she replaces outgoing Governor Jeff Colyer. The inaugural ceremony took place on the south steps of the Kansas Statehouse at 11am.

7 years ago
A single car crash leads to the arrest of a Salina woman on suspension of driving under the influence of alcohol. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 62-year-old Terri Valcour was taken to Salina Regional Health Center to be treated for a broken sternum after allegedly crashing her 2014 Nissan Sentra on Sunday evening around ...

7 years ago
A woman's call for help leads to her partner's arrest. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that officers took 26-year-old Dallas Taddiken into custody on Sunday after he allegedly beat her inside a home in the 900 block of Hancock. Police say the domestic disturbance began after the 21-year-old woman confronted Taddiken who had come home ...

7 years ago
Salina Firefighters have had a busy 24 hours.  Crews responded to a couple of different structure fires. The first fire was at 420 N. Broadway Sunday evening. Fire Inspector Joe Kvacik told KSAL News an out building that is used for storage by Treasure Chest Antiques was fully engulfed in flames when first responders arrived. According ...

7 years ago
The first of four candidates vying to be the next USD 305 Superintendent of Schools is interviewing today. According to the district, David McGehee, Ed. D. will be interviewing for the position of superintendent with the board of education on the evening of January 14, 2019. McGehee is the first of four finalists that the board will ...

7 years ago
A fire destroyed a north Salina building Sunday night. The structure, located just east of the Broadway Overpass, was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. There were no reports of injuries. When more details are available this story will be updated.   (Photo courtesy Jo Hurst)      

7 years ago
The City of Salina recently surveyed residents, commuters and interested persons on what should be the priority of other possible actions that can be taken to slow traffic down on N. 9th Street and make it safer for pedestrians. Among other things, those who responded believe the speed limit shroud be 35 miles per hour and ...

7 years ago
Hundreds of brides-to-be and prom goers enjoyed a special event Sunday afternoon at the Tony's Pizza Events Center. The soon-to-be-married ladies were joined by family and friends at the Salina Bridal & Prom Expo. Future brides and grooms had a chance to meet with many of the area’s premier bridal and prom specialists at the expo. ...

7 years ago
A homeless man is being credited with helping a member of the Kansas City Chiefs get to Arrowhead Stadium in time for Saturday's playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts, Thirty-one-year-old Dave Cochran helped free at least five stranded vehicles along U.S. Highway 40 on Saturday. One of those drivers who was helped by Cochran was Chiefs ...

7 years ago
A 2nd annual Daddy Daughter Date Night event is planned in Salina. According to the City of Salina, Daddy Daughter Date Night  is scheduled for Friday, February 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Tony’s Pizza Events Center. This event is not limited to fathers; Grandfathers, stepfathers, big brothers and uncles may attend. Featured activities for ...