4 weeks ago
The Cozy Inn can finish its mural on the north side wall of the restaurant that's been serving burgers since 1922 - but will still have to wait and see how Salina's sign code may evolve during an appeals process. City Manager Jacob Wood joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at ...

4 weeks ago
Leaders at several area organizations are reaching out to the community after the deaths of a baby and a teenager in Salina. Our community is grieving the recent tragic deaths of multiple children. These tragedies are heartbreaking, and we hold these children and all who loved them in our thoughts. Moments like this remind us how important ...

4 weeks ago
A high speed pursuit that began on I-70 in Saline County ends in a yard in Bennington. Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 37-year-old Shawn Hiatt was taken into custody on Monday morning after he crashed a stolen car into a tree. The pursuit began just before 11am after deputies were alerted to a stolen Toyota ...

4 weeks ago
Cloned Kansas electronic benefits card terminals are discovered in the Wichita area. The Kansas Department for Children and Families has identified five cloned EBT terminals where hackers can steal card information and personal identification numbers. People with EBT cards are being urged to monitor their accounts on a regular basis.

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A long-time former Salina coach is being remembered. Dennis "Denny" Wahlgren passed away on January 4th. From a young newspaper delivery boy, to a master's degree graduate, to an implausible State Champion, Denny was steadfast and resilient in every endeavor. Wahlgren coached basketball at Salina Central, Salina South, and Buhler High Schools, as well as Kansas Wesleyan ...

4 weeks ago
Kansas is suffering from the worst outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the country, with nearly 414,000 birds affected, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. HPAI, an umbrella term for avian influenza that includes highly contagious strains such as H5 and H7, is considered a low public health risk, although it can pass to ...

4 weeks ago
Salina has a new Mayor.  Commissioner Mike Hoppock is the new Mayor of Salina, while commissioner Jerry Ivey is the vice mayor. Three city commissioners were sworn into office Monday afternoon, including incumbents Dr. Trent Davis and Greg Lenkiewicz to new four year terms, and newcomer Doug Rempp to a new two year term. Following the swearing-in, ...

4 weeks ago
The death of a baby prompts the arrest of a Salina woman. According to Salina Police, Monday morning at 7:42 first responders were called to a home in central Salina to a medical call. Officers and medics arrived and contacted the occupants of that home. Just prior to the call, one of those occupants had discovered their ...

4 weeks ago
Navigating paperwork and the red tape inside the machine of caring for veterans is the mission of Michael Robben and the Kansas Office of Veterans Services. Robben joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at helping vets find the benefits and services earned through their military service. Robben says one of the sticking ...

4 weeks ago
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has officially launched the Safe and Secure Firearm Detection Program for Kansas public schools. According to the AG's Office, the statewide grant initiative helps enhance school safety by allowing public schools to partner with ZeroEyes, firearm detection technology providers, for equipment and services. The program funds ZeroEyes' AI gun detection and intelligent ...

4 weeks ago
A 15-year-old boy accused in a fatal shooting in Salina appeared via video in juvenile court Monday afternoon, along with his court appointed guardian ad litem. Collin Arroyo is facing charges which include: Murder in the 2nd degree (reckless) Criminal Use of a Weapon Possession of Marijuana Possession of a Hallucinogenic Drug Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Arroyo is ...