8 years ago
Salina Police are searching for a known suspect who is accused of abusing his stepson and trying to choke his wife. According to Police Captain Paul Forrester, officers learned about the possible abuse of an 11-year old boy who had spent several days with his mother and stepfather in a home in the 800 block of ...

8 years ago
The weekend was filled with rivalry showdowns. The Kansas Jayhawks showed signs of life in Lawrence versus the Kansas State Wildcats. After his complaints of not getting enough carries, KSU gave tailback Alex Barnes 23 touches for 128 yards and two scores. KU quarterback Carter Stanley showed why he should be the starting signal caller (paging ...

8 years ago
Salina's Downtown will come alive on Halloween from 4pm to 5:30pm as trick-or-treaters visit Santa Fe businesses during the annual Boo-Rama event. Penny Bettles with Downtown Salina tells KSAL News that a large crowd is expected on Friday as merchants open up bags of treats for hundreds of children the day before Halloween. "It's a safe way ...

8 years ago
Based on turnout last Autumn, the Salina Police Department is planning another fun Halloween event. The agency is inviting community members to attend the second ever Cops and Costumes, on October 31 from 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Cops and Costumes includes: Giveaways: candy, sticker badges, glow sticks, crayons and coloring books Meet and greet with police officers Photo ...

8 years ago
Plans are underway for a Community Block Party to introduce the vision for Salina’s newest park, Prairie Lane Park, this coming Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. As part of their class project, a team from Leadership Salina’s Class of 2017 is working in cooperation with First Christian Church to move this project forward.  “Our ...

8 years ago
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has some tips on keeping pets safe this Halloween. The ASPCA is telling pet owners to be sure and keep candy away from pets. Chocolate is especially dangerous for cats and dogs. Be careful when putting costumes on pets. Make sure the animals can still breathe, and ...

8 years ago
A murder investigation is underway following the discovery of a body in rural Riley County. According to Riley County Police, at around approximately 12:30 on Saturday the Riley County Police Department received a call concerning the discovery of a deceased person in rural southern Riley County. When officers arrived on scene, they located a deceased middle-aged white ...

8 years ago
Salina High School South’s theatre department is rehearsing to present Ken Ludwig’s "Lend Me a Tenor" on November 9, 10, and 11 at 7:00pm. September, 1934, on a very important night for the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, Tito Merelli (portrayed by Nick Salem), the world-famous Italian tenor, is set to perform the starring role in Otello. ...

8 years ago
It’s been over 100 years since the first American doughboys set foot in Europe to join the raging conflict known as World War I. According to the Smoky Hill Museum, the war had such an amazing and long-lasting impact on millions of  lives and the globe itself, that it’s worth taking the time to understand its ...

8 years ago
The streets of downtown Salina were alive with the spirit of Halloween Saturday night. Zombies, and other assorted costumed characters were roaming the streets and sidewalks participating in  Salina Downtown's fourth zombie-themed "pub crawl" event "Zombie Pub Crawl 4: The Shriekquel". Many were dressed in the macabre as they enjoyed their favorite cold beverages, but there ...

8 years ago
Senior quarterback Kelly Cordova wanted his final Kansas Wesleyan-Bethany tilt to be special. The gunslinger from Frisco, Texas scored a career-high six times, the defense shut out the Swedes in the second half and the Coyotes blew by Bethany for a 56-28 victory on Saturday. The 107-game series also received a name: the First Bank Kansas ...