8 years ago
A proposed poultry processing plant in Kansas is on hold. Tyson Foods announced yesterday it will move forward with plans to build a chicken processing plant in Tennessee. Tyson officials say the company is still interested in expanding in Kansas and it will continue to consider potential sites in the state for a future plant. Sedgwick, Cloud, ...

8 years ago
Authorities are investigating a school threat in McPherson. Additional security will be in place today at McPherson Middle School after students found a note in a girls restroom. The note mentioned a bomb threat. Anyone with information about the threat is asked to contact McPherson County Crime Stoppers.   Source: MetroSource News

8 years ago
Following a discussion that lasted about two hours, and included a couple of executive sessions and comments from over a half-dozen citizens, Salina City Commissioners Monday evening voted to publicly reprimand Commissioner Jon Blanchard. The issue surfaced a week ago, when Salina Mayor Kaye Crawford said that she was troubled that Blanchard released a document which contained ...

8 years ago
Salina Police have released the name of the teenager who was hit by a car in a cross walk while on a scooter Friday. Police say 13-year-old Ethen Lainer is listed in critical condition at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Police add that he was awake and speaking with medical staff. Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding ...

8 years ago
A high speed pursuit that began on I-70 east of of Salina ends after the vehicle hit spike strips deployed by a Saline County Sheriff's deputy on Friday evening around 5pm. According to Sheriff Roger Soldan, 25-year-old Ian Contreras of Kansas City, Kansas was arrested on charges for fleeing and eluding a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper. Sheirff ...

8 years ago
A Salina man is facing charges of aggravated assault and criminal threat after allegedly pulling a knife on his father. Police arrested 27-year-old Kristoffer Augustine on Saturday night after a confrontation in his dad's car. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 58-year-old Michael Augustine gave his son a ride to a home in the 400 block ...

8 years ago
Four women from Wichita were taken into custody after a Saline County Sheriff's deputy found over $1,500 in stolen items in their car. According to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester, staff at Dick's Sporting Goods, 2450 S. 9th confronted the women near the front door as they tried to leave the store with carts and bags ...

8 years ago
A Salina elementary school has cancelled classes for Tuesday so staff and families can attend the funeral of a teacher who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly late last week. According to USD 305, Sunset Elementary has canceled school for Tuesday so that staff and families can attend the funeral of Mrs. Crystal Whaley in Halstead. The ...

8 years ago
A new person has been named to take over leadership of Salina’s Ashby House when the organization's longtime leader retires at the end of the year. The board of directors announced Monday that Andy Houltberg has accepted the position of Executive Director. Houltberg has substantial experience in the non-profit sector and has demonstrated the ability to ...

8 years ago
OCCK, Inc. Transportation, including Salina CityGo and 81 Connection, will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2017 for Thanksgiving. CityGo service will resume on Black Friday, November 24, 2017, with hours of operation from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with peak routes running. Regional Paratransit service will only be running essential medical trips on Friday. 81 Connection will ...

8 years ago
Over 400 motorcycles roared across Salina Sunday afternoon. For the 31st  year in a row area bikers collected and delivered toys for Salina children. Over the years riders have had to endure some wild weather at the event. Everything from rain, to snow and bitter cold. The last couple of years haven't been bad, though. Much ...