9 months ago
Two people were arrested in connection to a business theft. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Wednesday, February 26th authorities identified the suspect that stole three spools of copper power cables from Central Power Systems & Services on 1944B  N. 9th. The theft occurred sometime between Friday, February 21st and Tuesday, February 25th. Allegedly, ...

9 months ago
Senate Republicans are pursuing a ballot question to make the Kansas Supreme Court an elected office, dismantling a decades-old merit-based nomination system for justices that voters put in place after a notorious scandal. The move is largely a response to a high court decision establishing the right to terminate a pregnancy and three decades of court-imposed ...

9 months ago
A truck driver from New Jersey was killed in a crash that shut down Interstate 70 in Ellsworth County on Wednesday. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 58-year-old David Bridgeforth from New Jersey was driving a 2018 Hino box truck headed west on I 70.   The truck left the roadway and entered the north ditch. It ...

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The highly anticipated Mid America Farm Expo is returning to Salina in March, bringing together farmers, agribusiness professionals, and agricultural enthusiasts for three days of cutting-edge innovation, valuable networking, and industry insights. Held annually, the Mid America Farm Expo is celebrating its 60th anniversary and has become a pivotal event for anyone involved in the farming and ...

9 months ago
A brother and sister who's father died in a tragic truck crash will be the focus this Thursday at Farmers & Ranchers Livestock Commission Company in Salina. According to Kyle Elwood, regular sales will pause at noon - so two, 600-pound heifers can be auctioned off to build Carter and Kinley's education fund. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cow-sale-kyle.mp3"][/audio]   Elwood says a ...

9 months ago
A Kansas Catholic priest is one step closer to sainthood. Pope Francis has officially declared Father Emil Kapaun a Venerable. Two alleged miracles are credited to Kapaun, who died in a prisoner of war camp while serving as a chaplain in the Korean War. Kapaun, of Pilsen, Kansas, served as a chaplain with the 3rd Battalion, 8th ...

9 months ago
A Salina man was arrested after assaulting a child during a pick-up basketball game. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Tuesday, February 25th a man assaulted an adolescent aged boy at the playground of Oakdale Elementary on 811 E. Iron. Allegedly, two boys aged 11 and one 12-year old boy were playing basketball with ...

9 months ago
Copper power cables valued over $8,000 were stolen from a diesel truck repair and service business. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Tuesday, February 25th Central Power Systems & Services on 1944B  N. 9th reported three spools of copper power cables were stolen. The theft occurred sometime between Friday, February 21st and yesterday. Each ...

9 months ago
One lane reopened on I-70 in Ellsworth County The Kansas Department of Transportation has recently reopened one lane of westbound I-70 between exit 219 at K-14 and exit 206 at K-232 in Ellsworth County. Both westbound lanes of I-70 were closed this morning due to a crash. Motorists should use extra caution in the area as minor ...

9 months ago
Kansas lawmakers are considering expanding the state's STAR bond program. A Senate bill would allow for STAR bonds to be used to support shopping malls. STAR bonds use sales tax and revenue to repay cities in Kansas that issue them.

9 months ago
Salina is among a dozen Kansas Communities receiving state funding for revitalization projects. Specifically, Salina will receive $300,000 and provide a $20,000 match to support needed structural repairs for 12-14 homeowners who could not otherwise afford to make them. The Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $3.47 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to ...