8 years ago
Saline County Sheriff's deputies are investigating after someone stole a 16-foot car trailer from a lot located in the 1300 block of West North Street. Deputies say sometime between March 16 and March 31, someone stole the trailer which also had a concrete sifter on board as well. Loss is estimated at $1,500.

8 years ago
Authorities are saying a school threat in Derby is unfounded. Derby Public Schools officials say a concerned parent called yesterday to report their child overheard another student threatening to shoot up the school bus as it headed to Wineteer Elementary School. The school bus driver was instructed to inspect the bus and all backpacks, but no weapons ...

8 years ago
It is billed as a "A Sensory Feast". Organizers Tuesday morning unveiled plans for the 2018 Smoky Hill River Festival. This years' theme is "A Sensory feast". The popular Festival Jam will get things started Thursday night. The Big Band Dance will be back again as well, Friday night inside the Tony's Pizza Events Center. Along with ...

8 years ago
A vehicle stolen from the hospital's employee lot was recovered and an arrest was made on Monday. Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 19-year-old Nathan Dimick was taken into custody Monday evening after a tip to authorities from his father. Police say Dimick stole his dad's girlfriend's 2011 Chevy Impala from the lot at ...

8 years ago
A New Cambria woman discovers she was the victim of a computer scam after hosting family at her home over the Easter weekend. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that the 65-year-old woman recounted to her family a computer problem she solved by purchasing a 9-year protection policy from someone she thought worked at ...

8 years ago
A Colorado man has admitted to robbing a bank in Manhattan. According to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister, 42-year-old Kenneth Wayne Fisher Jr., formerly of Colorado Springs, Colo., pleaded guilty to one count of bank robbery. Fisher admitted that on Aug. 26, 2015, he robbed Sunflower State Bank at 2710 Anderson Ave. in Manhattan. He gave a ...

8 years ago
Officials are hoping for the best, but prepared for the worst on Tuesday. Weather conditions will make for extreme to catastrophic grassland fire danger in some areas of Kansas. According to the National Weather Service, strong northwest wind of 35 to 45 mph, with gusts to around 50 mph at times, are expected during the day ...

8 years ago
K-State Polytechnic is ready to showcase its campus in Salina for their Open House on Saturday, April 7th. The event will kickoff at 8 A.M., Saturday morning and lasts until 1 P.M. The Open House is a good opportunity for prospective students, current students, alumni and family and friends to experience everyday life at K-State Poly Tech. There ...

8 years ago
White-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that affects hibernating bats, has recently been confirmed in Kansas – the 32nd state to confirm the presence of the disease. Several dead bats, collected during cave surveys in Cherokee County in southeast Kansas and Barber County in southcentral Kansas, tested positive for the disease. Surveys were conducted between February ...

8 years ago
A classic album will come to life in Salina. Al Stewart's "Year Of The Cat" will come alive at the Stiefel Theatre. According to the venue, Al Stewart and a full backing band, The Empty Pockets, will recreate the iconic platinum album “Year Of The Cat” from start to finish, plus a bonus set of the ...

8 years ago
A domestic dispute that began during a car ride home lands a Saline County man in jail on Saturday. Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 35-year-old Keith Eilert was taken into custody after holding his 28-year-old girlfriend against her will and allegedly choking her while the couple was in a home in the 5400 block ...