2 days ago
An unattended child wandering at a truck stop prompted an arrest. According to Salina Police, on Monday at about 10:00 AM officers were contacted by employees of the Pilot Truck Stop, 1944 N. 9th,  in reference to a male child about 2-years-old in the store without supervision. A check of the area by employees could not ...

2 days ago
This Saturday's Fe for a Cure Race/Walk is pacing to be the biggest yet. Organizer Daniel Craig tells KSAL News the 2025 race was the largest ever, with 1,214 participants. As of Monday morning registrations for this year were at 1,076. Typically, about 350 new registrations are received the week of the event. The Fe for a ...

2 days ago
A single-vehicle crash involving a Greyhound bus sent a couple of passengers to the hospital. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the driver of the bus fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a delineator post early Monday morning on the Kansas Turnpike  near Emporia. Two passengers were taken to hospitals to be treated for suspected ...

3 days ago
Conduct by some citizens at recent meetings could by the catalyst for possible changes to the public forum portion at Salina City Commission meetings. City commissioners Monday evening directed city staff to look at how other similar size communities handle public forums during meetings. Under Kansas open meetings laws a public forum in which citizens are ...

3 days ago
Salina City Commissioners approved the 2027 budget Monday evening which for the second time in six years includes a mill levy increase. The new budget includes an increase of  1 mill. A 1 mill increase costs taxpayers $1 for every $1,000 of a property's assessed value. Commissioners officially approved three budget resolutions which include: Resolution No. 27-8370 ...

3 days ago
A  man who spent 10 years as the USD 305 Superintendent of Schools, from 1994 – 2004, was formally sworn-in Monday to fill a vacant seat on the Salina City Commission. Back on August 24th commissioners elected Gary Norris to fill the seat vacated by commissioner and vice mayor Jerry Ivey back in July. Over 30 people ...

3 days ago
Vehicles crashing into features at a Salina park prompt city officials to issue a safety message. According to Salina Parks and Recreation, the large bollards at Bill Burke Memorial Park have been struck by vehicles several times over the past month. The large security bollards are sturdy short posts installed to block vehicular traffic and protect ...

3 days ago
Fort Hays State University has been honored for its commitment to supporting military-connected students and employees. The school has earned statewide recognition with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Above and Beyond Award. FHSU received the award Sept. 9 on the university campus in recognition of its support of its employees who are ...

3 days ago
A teen was killed and another injured in a UTV crash. According to the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 12:50 am Sunday first responders were sent to a report of a UTV injury accident near Old Post Road and Genn Road, northeast of Wamego. Law enforcement, EMS, and Fire units responded and located the UTV and ...

3 days ago
A Dodge City man died in custody following a pursuit that began in Salina and ended along Interstate 70. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office on Friday, September 11th, at 12:42 PM deputies tried to stop a burgundy 1997 Buick LeSabre on North Ohio Street driven by Tawan Tatro, 41, of Dodge City. Tawan had warrants ...

3 days ago
A Salina man was arrested after allegedly battering a woman, and then fighting with police. According to Salina Police, on Saturday at about 9:45 PM officers responded to a physical domestic in the 1200 block of Gypsum. Contact was made with a 44-year-old female who reported getting into an argument with a known associate identified as ...