10 months ago
An Abilene mental health program for seniors is being recognized for its success. Memorial Health System’s Senior Life Solutions, located at Memorial Hospital in Abilene, has been named a 2024 Finalist for Program of the Year by Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC). According to the hospital, PMC partners with more than 250 hospitals and health systems across the country ...

10 months ago
Kansas farmers have an amazing array of high-tech machines and power tools to help raise crops and cattle that feed the world. But sometimes in a polar vortex - all you need is an old fashion axe to break the ice and keep the cattle watered. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/kendall-1.mp3"][/audio]   Saline County producer Kendall Peterson joined in on the ...

10 months ago
A man stole a woman's purse after a couple took him shopping. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Tuesday, February 18th, a 22-year old man identified as Hector Rodriguez Jr. was riding in a car with a woman and a man. Allegedly, both the man and woman were taking and assisting Rodriguez Jr. ...

10 months ago
Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers have been busy protecting and serving in the extreme cold. According to the agency, from 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM Wednesday, troopers were actively working across Troop C ensuring motorists stayed safe as snow and dangerous cold gripped the region. Troop C consists of 18 counties in north central Kansas. Its ...

10 months ago
Salina USD 305 recognized three teachers at Tuesday night's school board meeting. The district recognized two Horizon Teachers and a Master Teacher. According to the district, an elementary and a secondary teacher is selected each year for the Horizon Award and recognized for excellence during their first full year of teaching. Members of NEA-Salina select the ...

10 months ago
Senate and House Republicans voted Tuesday to override Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of legislation that bans gender-affirming care for minors, rejecting pleas from Democrats to turn attention instead to issues that would help Kansas families. Republicans used their dominance in both chambers to summon the two-thirds majorities needed to override the veto with votes of 31-9 in the ...

10 months ago
Family and friends are rallying in support of a Salina woman who continues to battle multiple medical difficulties. Karlie Miller was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in May of 2022, just one month after her brother passed away. She has been cancer free since July 2023. However, her journey to full recovery continues as she ...

10 months ago
Over $25,000 worth of equipment were stolen from a property. Undersheriff Brent Melander tells KSAL News on Sunday, February 16th a 73-year old man called authorities about a theft that occurred on his property in the 7100 block of S. Solomon Rd. Allegedly, the following items stolen were: 2009 red Titan 26ft Gooseneck Cattletrailer (valued $15,000) ...

10 months ago
A man was arrested after calling police and stating he was going to hurt a woman inside his house. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Sunday, February 16th a 45-year old man called authorities and said he was going to harm a woman. Allegedly, the man reported that he had a 52-year old ...

10 months ago
A man is missing several items after he was assaulted and robbed inside his home. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Saturday, February 15th a 36-year old man was assaulted inside his house in the 1400 block of Brittany. Allegedly, the man was at the residence around 2:50 am when two people invaded ...

10 months ago
A man was arrested after allegedly threatening a woman and her son's life. Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander tells KSAL News on Saturday, February 15th a domestic disturbance occurred at a residence. Allegedly, a 45-year old woman was in an argument with a 37-year old male acquaintance inside the home at around 8:55 am. The man ...