8 years ago
A Salina doctor who has dedicated her life to fighting cancer has been honored. Radiation oncologist Dr. Claudia Perez-Tamayo, who leads the Radiation Oncology Department at Tammy Walker Cancer Center in Salina, has earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Wichita Business Journal. She was honored for for her long-standing commitment to treating oncology patients ...

8 years ago
The City of Salina announced a new policy Wednesday afternoon, saying they would not issue barricades to close public roads around the Independence Day Holiday this year. That policy would essentially make neighborhood block parties impossible. A couple of hours after the new policy was announced, though, it was rescinded. Wednesday evening the city issued ...

8 years ago
A two-vehicle accident at a north Salina intersection sends a family of three to the hospital. Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the accident occurred on Monday at the intersection of 12th St. and Ash St. at 2:35 p.m. Forrester says that a 2003 Chrysler Town & Country mini van being driven by 33-year-old Shaleah ...

8 years ago
Pope Francis has named a new bishop for the Diocese of Salina. Michigan-native Msgr. Gerald Vincke will be the new bishop, pulling him from several roles in the diocese of Lansing. According to the Lansing Diocese, Bishop Earl Boyea said "The Diocese of Lansing is very happy to join in the celebration of the nomination of ...

8 years ago
A Kansas police officer is dead following a crash. Concordia police officer Marc Henry was off-duty Monday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle that had stopped for a man walking on Highway 81 in Ottawa County. Henry, who had tried to stop before rear-ending the other vehicle, died at a hospital. Another person was injured ...

8 years ago
Wednesday will mark 43 years since the last death of a police officer in Salina in the line of duty. On Friday June 13th, 1975, 27-year-old Patrolman Jerry Ivey was shot and killed by a suspect armed with a Browning high-powered 9-mm semi-automatic pistol after he attempted to stop a car used in a robbery earlier ...

8 years ago
The Salina community came together in a BIG way by raising over a half-million dollars for the Salina Area United Way Community Fundraising Campaign. According to the organization, the 2017 / 2018 “Small Acts – Big Impact” generated $587,000. Highlights include: 112 Businesses participating in a Workplace Campaign raising over $421,000 5 Foundations granting over $80,000 ...

8 years ago
A couple of Salina schools have been recognized as being among the best in the country. According to USD 305, both Salina Central and South high schools are among U.S. News and World Report's annual list of its Best High Schools. Over 20,000 public high schools across the country including 311 in Kansas were reviewed. Of the ...

8 years ago
Kansas Congressman Ron Estes will be allowed to list his title on the ballot. The State Objections Board yesterday approved the use of the word "Rep." before the Fourth District congressman's name on the Republican Primary ballot. The move is being made to avoid confusion with challenger and political newcomer Ron M. Estes, who is not related ...

8 years ago
A farmer escaped injury after a spark from his combine ignited a wheat field fire on Monday. According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, emergency crews were sent about 9-miles east of Salina to the 11000 block of S. Amos Road just before 4pm Monday to fight a field fire. Sheriff Soldan says Ritchie Tarn was cutting ...

8 years ago
A crash involving a semi hauling a load of potatoes has closed a six mile stretch of Interstate 70 east of Salina early Tuesday morning.  The east bound lanes of the Interstate are closed between near New Cambria, east to near Solomon. The driver was able to escape without serious injuries when the truck crashed and ...