8 months ago
A Saline County Sheriff Deputy is among twenty new law enforcement officers who graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center on Friday. According to the University of Kansas, the recruits, representing fifteen agencies across Kansas, completed 14 weeks of training. Friends and family gathered to watch them take the oath before returning to their ...

8 months ago
Photos courtesy of Derek Livingston/Pittsburg State Athletics Reaching the college level is a transitional moment for any high school athlete. Most enter the locker room thinking they will soon become one of the best, only to realize there are thousands of people just like them. Dylan Sprecker is an exception. He is a well-rounded student-athlete who shines ...

8 months ago
Next week - Salinans will be knocking down pins - to lift up an organization that helps grow friendships and mentors for area kids. Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Salina is hosting Bowl For Kids' Sake at The Alley in Salina on March 27th and 28th. BBBS CEO Amanda Otto tells KSAL News that 'Bigs' ...

8 months ago
They cut the ribbon on Friday, and their official grand opening is Saturday. For those who have a fondness for all things Wagyu, and for supporting area locally owned farms and ranches, Howard Waygu is a new place to check out. Well-wishers gathered Friday morning to help a new family-owned Salina Waygu market store celebrate its ...

8 months ago
Tips are being sought in connection with a gas station robbery. The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to Salina Police,  on Wednesday, March 18th, at about 5:15 AM, officers responded to a robbery at Sinclair Gas Station, 1717 W. Crawford, Salina, Kansas. The employee reported just prior to calling, ...

8 months ago
Area girls who might not yet have a prom dress, or who are contemplating not going to prom because of the cost, are invited to "Say Yes to the Prom Dress" this weekend. The new event is the brainchild of Megan Miller of Salina, and is being hosted by downtown Salina boutique Poppy & Vine. Miller tells ...

8 months ago
Starting next school year, students across Kansas won’t be able to use their cellphones at school after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly signed the ban into law Thursday. The bipartisan goal to get rid of cellphones in K-12 schools was announced in January at the beginning of the legislative session. But the extent of that ban — including whether it ...

8 months ago
The submerged fuel tank at Tuttle Creek Lake was successfully recovered late Wednesday night. With the fuel release successfully contained within the cove, cleanup efforts are now the primary focus. Following the recovery of the tank, an inspection confirmed its contents were released into this contained area, where response crews continue to work on mitigation. According to ...

8 months ago
A woman was conned out of $15,000 in a sweepstakes scam. According to Salina Police, a 65-year old woman received a phone call Tuesday morning notifying her she won over $2 million in a sweepstakes. The victim initially ignored the call, but eventually responded. She was told money needed to be deposited in her account for "security reasons" ...

8 months ago
A Salina woman was scammed out of $460 on Facebook Marketplace. According to Salina Police, Wednesday evening at 7:00, a report was made from an 18-year old female regarding a scam. The victim reported she was selling an item on Facebook Marketplace, and was contacted by someone interested in buying the product. She provided the buyer information, including ...

8 months ago
An alleged assault at a Salina hotel prompted the arrest of a man from Ulysses. According to Salina Police, officers were called to the Quality Inn at 2110 W Crawford at 6:45 Wednesday morning the report of a domestic incident in which a suspect vehicle had already left. Police determined that a 48-year-old woman got into an ...