11 months ago
A Republican-led Senate committee declined Monday to take action on a bill that would prohibit people in Kansas without permanent legal status from receiving public benefits, including in-state tuition, and permit higher bond prices for those charged with crimes. The committee’s chair, Shawnee Republican Sen. Mike Thompson, told the overflowing committee room that Senate Bill 254 would not ...

11 months ago
The City of Salina is preparing for what could be another quick blast of winter weather. According to the City, in response to the impending weather forecast this week, equipment is being prepared with salt spreaders, in addition to a grapple to remove fallen limbs from roadways. Staff will be on standby to begin operations as ...

11 months ago
A Salina man was transported to the hospital after being run down by a pickup truck in the parking lot at a night club. Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander tells KSAL News that just before 2am Saturday, three men that were walking out of the Shady Lady night club on West Old 40 Highway were targeted ...

11 months ago
An inventory check at a Salina business reveals a missing vehicle that is now reported stolen. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that staff at Salina Power Sports on South Broadway discovered that a black, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant was missing from their lot. Police say the car was stolen sometime between February 17th and the 25th. ...

11 months ago
Last week sophomores at Salina South High School participated in Reality U, a financial literacy simulation, giving them a glimpse of life at 26 years old. From budgeting for housing and transportation to managing student loans and daily expenses, students got a real-world experience of financial decision-making. A second session of Reality U, which is a ...

11 months ago
A statewide tornado drill Wednesday morning will be one of the highlights of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas. Severe weather awareness will be highlighted across the state all this week. It is a week where citizens are urged to become educated about severe weather, and about what to do when it threatens. Each day this ...

11 months ago
Fort Hays State University will host an open house for online students this week. The event is planned for Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to the school, during this virtual drop-in event prospective online students will have the opportunity to: Join Q&A sessions with academic department chairs to learn about online programs (undergraduate ...

11 months ago
A new program at Kansas Wesleyan University offers participating students opportunities across the world. Sabrina Rosario knew a trip to Europe would be about making and strengthening connections. But she also discovered some important ones she hadn’t known about. Rosario is director of Kansas Wesleyan’s Community Resilience Hub (CRH). CRH is launching a hands-on training in regenerative agriculture and addressing ...

11 months ago
On Monday, March 3, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin work to replace two K-4 bridges in Saline County. The first bridge is located at the K-4/I-135 junction, at exit 82. The second bridge is over Dry Creek, just east of the K-104/K-4 junction. During construction of the first K-4 bridge, I-135 will be ...

11 months ago
A staff member at Salina South High School is being honored. According to USD 305, athletic director Ryan Stuart received the Art Newcomer Promising Athletic Director Award through the Kansas Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (KIAAA). His character, drive to learn, and dedication to supporting others make him an ideal fit for this award. “The KIAAA is an extremely ...

11 months ago
The death of a Kansas prison inmate is under investigation. According to the Kansas Department of Corrections, Hutchinson Correctional Facility resident Lamoine Wiebe died on Saturday. The 57-year-old was found unresponsive in his cell Saturday morning. Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived but were unsuccessful. The cause of death is pending ...