7 years ago
A Fort Riley soldier was found deceased in an apartment in Grandview Plaza this week. According to the Army, Pfc. Spencer Rose was found dead Wednesday. He was an aircraft structural repairer with 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Inf. Div. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Pfc. Spencer ...

7 years ago
A Wellington, Kansas woman is facing murder charges in the alleged beating death of her seven-month-old daughter. Sumner County officials say police arrested Shelby Johnson on charges related to the April-first death of Jesslinn Hulett. The child reportedly suffered head and other injuries, and died at a Wichita hospital four days later. Johnson remains in custody on ...

7 years ago
A new solar project is underway at Cloud County Community College. The school's Renewable Energy Technology program Thursday had a groundbreaking for its new energy-generating Sun Power Solar Farm. According to the school, they have received a $150,000 grant from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation to help fund the construction of the solar farm. The college ...

7 years ago
A brand new travel stop in Abilene opened for business on Thursday. Love's Travel Stop's is now serving customers in Abilene with the opening of a new travel stop. According to the company, the new store located at 2322 Fair Road (Interstate 70, Exit 272), brings 60 new jobs and 74 truck parking spots to Dickinson ...

7 years ago
After more than five years since implementing business principles made famous in the Japanese manufacturing industry, Salina Regional Health Center’s Quality Improvement Department surpassed a couple noteworthy milestones in July training more than 1,100 people across Kansas in Lean methodology and executing more than 1,000 Lean projects within its own organization. Lean Manufacturing, Lean Production, or ...

7 years ago
Salina Police have released more details surrounding an accident near downtown that injured a bicyclist. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 24-year-old Kody Peterson of Salina was taken to the hospital after he crashed while riding east in the 300 block of E Iron Tuesday night. Police say just after 10pm, Peterson's bike chain snapped, causing ...

7 years ago
Police have interviewed two male subjects they believe played a role in an incident where multiple gunshots were fired in northwest Salina on Tuesday. According to Captain Paul Forrester, investigators believe a 24-year-old Salina man was the driver of the silver car that sped away from the scene near the intersection of Broadway and State Street. On ...

7 years ago
A candidate for governor is picking up an endorsement from a legislative leader. Kansas Senate President Susan Wagle announced yesterday she will endorse Secretary of State Kris Kobach ahead of the August 7th primary. Kobach is seeking the Republican nomination for governor. Senate Vice President Jeff Longbine announced his endorsement of incumbent Governor Jeff Colyer last month. Source: ...

7 years ago
Classic cars and classic stars are headed to Salina. The 2018 Leadsled Spectacular Car Show rolls into town Thursday. Organizer Jerry Titus tells KSAL News that visitors will be treated to over 2,000 classic car entries, parked under the shade trees in Oakdale Park. Along with the cars, there will be booths, concessions, and entertainment throughout ...

7 years ago
Salina Police have released the name of the suspect arrested from Tuesday's northwest Salina shooting, however, are still searching for the other suspect in the silver car. Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that SPD arrested 19-year-old Dakota Bunting from Salina for his alleged involvement in the shooting that occurred near the intersection of Broadway ...

7 years ago
At home for the summer in Puebla, Mexico, Cadet Adrian Arias Cabildo has much to look forward to as he prepares to return to St. John’s Military School as a junior for his third year. Adrian will hold the position of the Cadet Battalion Training Officer (S-3) for the school’s 131st Corps of Cadets. It ...