9 years ago
An audit has found some Kansas law enforcement agencies are taking advantage of vague state forfeiture laws to use those proceeds to pay for salaries and other apparent operating expenses. The practice creates an incentive for increased seizures, especially in times when agency budgets are tight. Kansas is among a few states that do not require a ...

9 years ago
Bethany College President Will Jones on Friday demonstrated a powerful message about service at the college’s opening convocation by washing the feet of a student. In his address to students, faculty and staff, President Jones stated he wanted his actions to speak louder than his words, when he washed the feet of Bryanna Taylor, a senior ...

9 years ago
On August 24, 2016, an unknown suspect(s) entered the Harbin Construction site at Coronado Heights Park located at 4800 W Coronado Heights Rd in rural Saline County and stole construction equipment and damaged a trailer.  Some of the equipment take was: Husqvarna concrete saw Hilti Chipping Hammer Multi-Power generator Estimated Loss & Damages: $2,730 If you have ...

9 years ago
Since he first stepped into a broadcast booth - his dream has been to become the voice of an NCAA Division I sports program. Next step up is in Oklahoma. Now the voice of the KW Coyotes is moving south to call the action for the Bulldogs. KSAL's Sports Director Mike Hammett spent some overtime behind the mic ...

9 years ago
A Salina man reached out to police after being assaulted in early August. Police Captain Mike Sweeney tells KSAL News that 45-year-old Melvin Evans was treated for an injury to his head and released from the hospital on August 8th. Thursday he contacted police to try and recount what happened to him at his home in the ...

9 years ago
Police are investigating after a counterfeit $100 bill was used to purchase merchandise at Dollar Tree Store, 1210 W. Crawford, on Sunday afternoon. Police say that staff at Sunflower Bank in Salina discovered the bogus bill in a deposit and notified authorities. Police have reported at least three incidents of counterfeit cash being passed at local businesses ...

9 years ago
A fast food clerk was robbed while closing a Salina restaurant early Friday morning. Police Captain Mike Sweeney tells KSAL News that a 28-year-old male clerk was going through his closing procedures at Burger King at 316 E. Iron, when a man and woman entered the store at 1am and demanded money. Police say the two battered ...

9 years ago
The popular Pokemon Go app is responsible for another crash on the campus of Wichita State. Authorities say a 25-year-old man admitted he lost control of his car and slammed into a light pole while he was trying to catch one of the virtual characters. The man was only slightly injured, but his car is totaled. School ...

9 years ago
Zebra mussels have been found in a western Kansas lake. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism has confirmed the presence of invasive zebra mussels in Cedar Bluff Reservoir in Trego County. In July an annual plankton sampling survey revealed zebra mussel veligers (larvae). The results were reported to the state aquatic nuisance species staff on ...

9 years ago
Authorities say a Kansas pilot has been hurt in a small plane crash in central Kansas. Kansas Highway Patrol Master Trooper Dave Jacobs says 51-year-old Bradley Fitchett, of Ellsworth, was using a small agricultural aircraft to spray pesticide on a field south of Bushton when the plane developed an engine problem Thursday. Fitchett attempted to make ...

9 years ago
Salinans will gather for a chance to kick back at childhood cancers - by raising money to fight cancer with research in the 9th Annual Kickball Jam on September 10th. Heidi Feyerherm-Smith, President of the Love, Chloe Foundation tells KSAL News that it is the same game we loved on the playground. "It's a game that everyone ...