9 years ago
If attendance is any indication, Salina loves its comics and collectibles, and its cosplay. The first ever event of its kind, Salina Comic Con, far exceeded the expectations of organizers on the first of two days. The event, which is dedicated to comics, collectibles, art, cards, and cosplay is going on this weekend at the Tony's ...

9 years ago
McPherson College is mourning the loss of a student athlete. In a release the college says it is deeply saddened by the death of football student-athlete Braden Bush. "Braden was a great teammate, friend and leader," said head football coach Paul Mierkiewicz. "He was the kind of young man every coach would want to be around. ...

9 years ago
An accident involving the chemical compound Benzoyl Peroxide has prompted evacuations in an area of northeast Salina. It happened at the McShares facility at 1835 E North Street and has prompted an evacuation of a half-mile mile wide radius shortly after 3 pm. The Salina Fire Department's Hazaradous Response team responded to the scene. Salina Fire Marshal Roger ...

9 years ago
A former mail carrier in northwest Kansas has pleaded guilty to stealing mail he was supposed to deliver. U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said in a news release that 25-year-old James Stephenson, of Hoxie, pleaded guilty Friday to mail theft. Stephenson said while he was employed at the Post Office in Hoxie, he stole mail containing cash, gift ...

9 years ago
On person was injured Friday afternoon when the driver of an SUV swerved to miss an oncoming vehicle and flipped into a field. The crash happened at around 1:45, just west of Salina near the intersection of Crawford Street and Fairchilds Road. Saline County Sheriff Deputy Ricky Heinrich told KSAL News at the scene that an ...

9 years ago
General Motors has sparked concern about layoffs after announcing plans to eliminate one shift at its plant in Kansas City, Kansas. GM spokeswoman Mary Padilla tells the Kansas City Star that the company will reduce the number of production shifts at its Fairfax Assembly Plant from three to two beginning in late September. She didn't know the ...

9 years ago
Back-to-back years of record wildfires in Kansas could end up costing as much as $100 million. Kansas Department of Agriculture and Forest Service reports show that damages so far exceed $80 million. That includes roughly $50 million to cover about 3,700 miles of burned fences and as many as 8,000 dead cattle from wildfires this year along ...

9 years ago
One man is taken to the hospital, the other to jail after two truck drivers tangled at the 24/7 Travel Store. Salina Police officers were sent to 649 Westport Blvd. Thursday night at 11:20pm after an intoxicated trucker tried to enter the wrong semi and then initiated a fight. Police say 45-year-old Andre Moore of Los Angeles, ...

9 years ago
Addressing issues for many of the less fortunate in Saline County, the Homeless Health Initiative Free Clinic provides dental and medical services, and counseling and prescription assistance for children and adults. These children and adults would not otherwise receive care except through costly emergency room visits. Fast forward. These services, when provided and utilized, are ...

9 years ago
A well known proponent  of non-violent activism is coming to Salina. Saint Francis Community Services will host author and nonviolent action advocate, Jack DuVall, Monday at 6 p.m., at the Salina Arts Center Warehouse, 149 S 4th Street.  Co-author of the book, “A Force More Powerful: A Century of Nonviolent Conflict,” DuVall will discuss “Nonviolent Movements ...

9 years ago
Damaging severe weather rolled across Central Kansas late Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening. Severe storms initially formed mid-afternoon in the Hays area. The storms then slowly moved southeast. The main threat was large hail and strong wind. Damaging straight line wind in excess of 70 miles per hour was clocked, and hail as large as tennis balls ...