10 years ago
The Kansas Highway Patrol has released Memorial Day holiday travel statistics. According to the agency, the Patrol worked one fatal crash, which was alcohol-related. The reporting period for the holiday weekend ran from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2016, through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 30, 2016.     Activity 2016 Total Non-Alcohol Related Fatal Crashes 0 Total Non-Alcohol Related Fatalities 0 DUI Related Fatal ...

10 years ago
Six gardens around Salina will play host to budding horticulturists this Sunday, during the 2016 Master Gardener's Bi-Annual Garden Tour. Master Gardener Jason Graves is a K-State Horticulture Extension Agent and says the self guided tour is a chance to learn, "That's part of what the master gardener's mission is," he said. "We enjoy helping folks learn ...

10 years ago
As the Wednesday noon deadline to run for office approached, two former Saline County Commissioners filed to run as did a current incumbent. Randy Duncan and Mike White both filed to run for Saline County Commission District 5. Duncan defeated White when he previously was elected as a county commissioner. At the time, White was a ...

10 years ago
Based on the ruling from the Kansas Supreme Court late Friday, everyone is wondering about the start of school. “Internally, we’re on track to start school but our start hinges upon the Legislature solving this funding issue,” said Bill Hall, superintendent. “If it doesn’t get resolved, and the court determines we have an unconstitutional school funding ...

10 years ago
Police arrest a Salina man on a parole violation and discovered the vehicle he was driving - was reported stolen in Emporia. Captain Mike Sweeney tells KSAL News that officers arrested 52-year-old Daniel Young on Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of the Dillons Supermarket at 1235E. Cloud. Upon further investigation, officers discovered the 1995 Chevy S-10 ...

10 years ago
The  Greater Salina Community Foundation has awarded $58,603 to 16 local nonprofits during its last grant cycle, for a total of $202,563 for the year. Funding for these grants are made possible by the following funds: Dane G. Hansen Foundation Community Grant Fund, Fund for Early Childhood Care, Education & Development, Fund for Greater Salina, Kansas ...

10 years ago
Four vehicles owned by Saline County were vandalized on Tuesday evening. Salina Police report that someone removed the side mirrors from two Jeeps, a Grand Caravan and a Ford Fusion that were parked at the Community Corrections facility, 227 N. Santa Fe. The theft occurred Tuesday night between 6:05pm and 7:10pm. Loss is estimated at $600. ...

10 years ago
An early morning high speed pursuit in Salina ends after officers find the car abandoned. Police Captain Mike Sweeney tells KSAL News that investigators are looking for the driver of a 2007 Pontiac G-6, who led officers on a high speed pursuit that reached speeds of 70 mph. Police say at 2:51am Wednesday an officer on patrol ...

10 years ago
The latest list of Salina’s Most Wanted went online back on Saturday, May 7th. Since then, half have been caught. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, the latest capture is Marissa Gross. The first weekend of each month a new list of Salina’s Most Wanted is released. Those on the list this month are wanted for ...

10 years ago
A Salina family "lost everything" in a house fire late Tuesday night, including a couple of pets. Salina Fire Inspector Troy Long tells KSAL News that the Amrine family had been away for Memorial Day Weekend. The family returned to their home at 1837 Simmons Tuesday evening at around 5:00. The family brought several boxes containing items ...

10 years ago
In the words of acting Chairman John Price, a lot of business was transacted at Tuesday’s County Commission meeting.  Three rural fire departments made separate requests, Road & Bridge was involved with at least six requests, and the Health Department had four requests. Rural Fire Department Requests RFD #2’s request for a new fire station drew ...