9 years ago
A two vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon sends two women to the hospital in Salina. Captain Mike Sweeney tells KSAL News that a car driven by 24-year-old Tiffany Keith of Winfield ran a stop sign at the intersection of South and 5th Street and collided with an SUV driven by 54-year-old Kandi Gibson of Salina. Gibson's 2013 Kia ...

9 years ago
The 40th anniversary of The Land Institute will be celebrated at the organization’s annual Prairie Festival, set for Sept. 23-25 at the main campus at 2440 E. Water Well Road. The festival will include a look at the institute’s history and role in shaping a global movement toward sustainable agriculture. Highlights of the festival include noted author ...

9 years ago
A new survey indicates that a majority of employees who work in the Salina City County building do not want a policy change that would allow concealed weapons in the building. On Tuesday Salina City Manager Jason Gage shared to the joint City and County Building Authority Board the results of a survey completed by employees ...

9 years ago
The joint City and County Building Authority Board decided not to repair the pedestrian bridge on the north side of the building.  This bridge allowed individuals to walk from the City and County Building’s second floor out onto the Robert Caldwell plaza.  Deteriorating rebar and salt-saturated cement promoted the closing.  As a result, vehicles have ...

9 years ago
The Kansas Supreme Court is making it easier for the spouses of military members to practice law in Kansas. The Adjutant General's Department said in a statement released Monday that a newly adopted rule lessens licensing requirements. If the spouses have passed the bar in another state or the District of Columbia, they can temporarily practice ...

9 years ago
An early morning fire destroys a salvaged mobile home in north Salina. Salina Firefighters were called to Mid Kansas Movers, 1731 N. 9th Street and found the structure engulfed in flames. The trailer was not hooked up to any utilities and is listed as a total loss. The cause of the fire is undetermined.

9 years ago
Volunteers gathered Tuesday morning to kickoff the 2016 Salina Area United Way Campaign. Executive Director Amanda Michaelis told KSAL News at the event that the theme this year is "You Are Here." The theme derives from a question that community members were asked a couple of years ago. She said that they simply asked "what this ...

9 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating a garage burglary that occurred in the 8000 block of S. Old 81 Highway. Deputies say sometime between September 2 and September 9, someone force open the door of a detached garage and stole a DeWalt miter saw, Skil worm drive saw and a Poulan chainsaw. Total loss is listed ...

9 years ago
Lawmakers are expressing concerns that Kansas won't be able to quickly catch up with $100 million in delayed contributions to public employee pensions. The Topeka Capital-Journal that members of the Joint Committee on Pensions and Investments discussed their concerns Monday. The pension payments were delayed this spring to address budget shortfalls. Under the plan, the delayed ...

9 years ago
Police are looking for a group of shoplifters that hit a Salina retail store. Captain Mike Sweeney tells KSAL News that just after 11am on Monday, a heavy set Asian woman and two Asian men entered the Rodeo clothing store at 1501 S. 9th and began to look around. Police say one of the men distracted a ...

9 years ago
A Saline County woman was uninjured after lightning struck her house early Tuesday morning. The Saline County Sheriff's Office says Selicia Lorenson called for help just before 5:30am Tuesday after a lightning strike ignited her house on fire. Crews from Fire District #2 were assisted by Fire District #6 at the home located at 5337 S. Ohio. Deputies ...