8 months ago
Recent raids on vape shops and CBD dispensaries across the state, including two in Salina, resulted in a large amount of suspected marijuana products and cash seized. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, their agents, with support from local law enforcement, executed search warrants at 18 separate vape shops and CBD dispensaries on October 1st and ...

8 months ago
The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Salina is struggling to keep its doors open. According to the organization, the thrift store has long been more than just a place to shop for affordable clothing, furniture, and household goods. It is a vital part of The Salvation Army’s mission to serve those in need. The thrift store faces ...

8 months ago
An annual food collection drive in Salina that gathers food and monetary donations for local food agencies has been awarded a grant. Project Salina has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Kansas Masonic Foundation, in partnership with Salina Lodge 60. As the philanthropic arm of Kansas Masons, the Kansas Masonic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization ...

8 months ago
A nearly year-long investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in a Dickson County community culminated with multiple arrests this week. According to the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, in December of 2024, their drug enforcement unit began an investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in Herington. The approximate ten-month long investigation, resulted in four arrests and a ...

8 months ago
Tips are being sought in connection with a case involving a vehicle that was stolen from the lot of  car dealership.  The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on Sunday, September 28th, between 10:50 PM and 11:00 PM an unknown suspect stole a red 2013 Chevrolet Camaro from Long ...

8 months ago
The first of a series of  townhalls across Kansas hosted by Governor Laura Kelly kicked off Thursday night in Salina. About 100 people gathered, along with the Governor, and Director of the Budget/Secretary of the Kansas Department of Administration Adam Proffitt, at Salina South High School for the first stop on "The People’s Budget" listening tour. The ...

8 months ago
A longtime Salina auto body repair business celebrated a rebrand Thursday afternoon. Staff, family, friends, and the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Blue Coat Ambassadors gathered to celebrate the transition of Crossroads Collision, located at 1334 N Ohio St, into Dacus Auto Body and Collision Repair. Dacus is a family-owned business, owned by Chris and Kena Dacus. Kena ...

8 months ago
Curry Sexton was a big time playmaker for the K-State Wildcats during his years at wide receiver in Manhattan. Now the Kansas native is making big plays for student-athletes as he builds relationships with businesses and athletes through Wildcat NIL. Curry joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra on Thursday and says NIL has grown to ...

8 months ago
The artistry of leathercraft takes center stage in Salina this week as the International Federation of Leather Guilds  2025 Show comes to Tony’s Pizza Event Center. According to the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, this annual event brings together some of the world’s most talented leather artists, craftsmen, and enthusiasts for a multi-day celebration of creativity, ...

8 months ago
A Salina man is facing charges for allegedly battering his girlfriend at a local nightclub. According to Captain Jim Hughes with the Saline County Sheriff's Office, 36-year-old Elier Ricardo Diaz-Brito was arrested for an incident that occurred at the Shady Lady's Gentleman Club on West Old 40 Hwy around 2am on Thursday. Deputies report the 33-year-old woman ...

8 months ago
A new deputy is on patrol at the Saline County Sheriff’s Office. According to the agency, back in June K9 Ali partnered with Deputy Craig Norris. They completed their initial certification, and have been working together since then. K9 Ali is a Belgian Malinois. She has a very outgoing personality and at 53 pounds she is much ...