3 weeks ago
The county involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor. In two of the four agreements, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office also crafted a statement admitting regret. “The Sheriff’s Office wishes to express its sincere regrets to Eric and Joan Meyer and Ruth ...

3 weeks ago
Russell’s Restaurant, located at 649 Westport Blvd. in Salina, has announced a temporary closure this week to address a pest issue. In a Facebook post earlier this week, the restaurant shared that the decision came after ongoing efforts to resolve the problem with the help of multiple pest control companies. “As some of you have noticed, we ...

3 weeks ago
For the fourth year in a row there will be a parade in Salina to honor all veterans The parade to honor veterans is being presented by Interim Healthcare home healthcare services. It will be held this Saturday, November 15th. It will begin at 9am. The parade route will stretch from Elm Street to South Street. Organizers tell ...

3 weeks ago
Eleven 1st grade students from Cornerstone Classical School were front and center on a bright Veteran's Day morning in Salina. At the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month the children recited from the Declaration of Independence to begin the ceremony. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/kids-on-11-11.mp3"][/audio]   Students from Southeast of Saline joined Cornerstone's student body and a large ...

3 weeks ago
Salina Police are investigating a business burglary at a local gas station. Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that an employee at Casey's Convenience Store, 1100 E. Iron arrived at work early Monday and discovered the door was not properly locked. Upon entering the store, she tripped the alarm and minutes later officers arrived on scene. ...

3 weeks ago
Shoppers call authorities after an intoxicated woman drives through Sam's parking lot on Sunday evening. Salina Police arrested 55-year-old Monica Luck after she was seen bouncing her 2014 Ford Focus off the curb at Sam's Club, 2919 Market Place. Police say she is now facing her third DUI charge in 10-years.

3 weeks ago
Salina Police are investigating a storage unit burglary. According to Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler, sometime over the past two weeks, someone used a lock punch tool to break into a unit at Salina Mini Storage in the 400 block of N. 9th Street. Police say the owner of the facility noticed the broken lock, called the renter ...

3 weeks ago
The owner of a Jeep Cherokee was alerted to a crime in progress after the emergency lights began flashing on his vehicle. Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that Sunday morning around 1am, someone entered a 2006 Jeep that was parked in the 400 block of Missouri. The owner ran out to discover the door open ...

3 weeks ago
A Salina man was taken into custody after a domestic dispute left a woman scratched and bruised on a driveway in the 1200 block of Talley Drive. Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that 57-year-old Preston Pierce was arrested after he allegedly hit a 34-year-old female with a vehicle. Police say the two were arguing on ...

4 weeks ago
The final installation of the 2024 SculptureTour Salina People's Choice Award winner, "Going Home" is complete. According to Salina Arts and Humanities, "Going Home" was successfully placed within the Saline County War Memorial in Sunset Park just ahead of Veteran’s Day. Memorial Art Company took great care of the final details, craning in the sculpture, which ...

4 weeks ago
Employees from the hospital in Abilene are helping in a toy drive effort. According to the hospital, employees of Memorial Health System participated in another “Jeans Day” fundraiser throughout the month of October. Employees make a donation, of at least $2, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $1,001 was presented ...