8 years ago
An Army soldier from Kansas has been killed in action while serving in Iraq. According to the Department of Defense, 26-year-old Sgt. Christina Marie Schoenecker died on Monday in Baghdad. She died from a non-combat related incident. Schoenecker was assigned to the 89th Sustainment Brigade, Wichita. She was from Arlington, Kansas. The incident is under investigation.    

8 years ago
SPARK Artist Resource Exchange will celebrate the opening of its building, 146 S. Santa Fe, on Friday, March 2, from 7-10 pm. In the spirit of creative collaboration, the opening event is a “make-your-own” minifestival. Visual artists, writers, musicians, dancers, actors, and creative makers of all kinds are invited to fill the building with sound and ...

8 years ago
A Salina woman is facing numerous charges for allegedly stealing lottery tickets from her place of work and cashing them in at another store. Police arrested 22-year-old Colbie D. Kindle on Saturday after she turned herself in to authorities. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that while working at Rod's Travel Center #5, 680 S. Phillips ...

8 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a business burglary after someone wearing a mask entered a convenience store after hours and stole Lottery tickets and cash. According to Captain Paul Forrester, surveillance video shows a male wearing a mask entering Rod's Travel Center #8, 2140 W. Crawford on Sunday morning at 12:30am. He then proceeds to go behind the ...

8 years ago
A motions hearing is scheduled for the three men accused of plotting to bomb Somali immigrants in Garden City. Gavin Wright, Curtis Allen and Patrick Stein allegedly planned to detonate explosives at an apartment complex and mosque on the day after the 2016 presidential election. All three suspects were scheduled to appear in federal court in Wichita ...

8 years ago
A 15-year-old Salina student has been referred to the Juvenile Detention Center in Junction City after allegedly sending another teen a threatening text message. Police Captain Paul Forrester says a 14-year-old boy received a text on Friday from the suspect that had a photo of him holding a gun with a written message that said he ...

8 years ago
One person was killed in a head on crash on an icy bridge late Monday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Ford F 150 pickup truck was headed west on U.S 24 Highway in Pottawatomie County. At the same time an Oldsmobile Olero passenger car was headed east. Both vehicles lost control on the ...

8 years ago
Law enforcement is mobilizing in a special effort to specifically enforce seat belts around schools. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, beginning February 26th and running through March 9th, troopers , area law enforcement agencies, and agencies in both Missouri and Oklahoma will participate in the annual “High Visibility Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign.” This initiative is ...

8 years ago
A group of students at Salina Central High School hosted a President's Day tour on Monday for a special guest. Senator Jerry Moran received a little "hope for the future" as he roamed the halls and classrooms of the school. Joining the United States Senator and students on the tour was USD 305 Superintendent Dr. James ...

8 years ago
Three high school seniors will receive Kansas Wesleyan University’s highest academic award, the Eisenhower Scholarship. Amber Schreiber, of Las Vegas, NV; Nolan Jones, of Plainville, KS; and Noah Eichelberger, of Moundridge, KS, were selected based on the Eisenhower Scholars Competition held on Jan. 27. “These students’ academic accomplishments, demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills are inspiring. Like ...

8 years ago
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has designated Salina Regional Health Center as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care. The designation is part of the national Blue Distinction Specialty Care program that recognizes hospitals for providing quality and affordable care. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated hospitals that show expertise in delivering improved ...