4 weeks ago
Additional storms which followed an initial hail storm on April 27th have complicated cleanup efforts at the Central Mall in Salina. According to mall management, at this time, there is no confirmed timeline for reopening to the public. Management says despite false information circulating on social media, roofing contractors continue to work daily on the installation of ...

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Help for those struggling to put food on the table can take part in the USDA Commodities Distribution for Saline County on Wednesday. According to Carol Viar, the drive through food distribution event is taking place on Wednesday, May 20th at the 4H Building, 900 Greeley Avenue. Viar tells KSAL News that the drive-through event begins at ...

4 weeks ago
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is sharing an update on wildfires impacting parts of the state. Fires in Meade and Clark counties have burned more than 115-thousand acres and destroyed three homes. Meade State Park was also closed yesterday while staff assessed the conditions.

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A man is released from jail without charges after 72 hours following the death of his girlfriend at Lake Afton. The 66-year-old suspect was initially booked on May 9th for first-degree murder and aggravated battery, but criminal charges were not immediately filed because the final autopsy and toxicology reports are pending. The man called 911 on May ...

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A group that has performed in Salina to sold out audiences is coming back again. Acappella favorites Straight No Chaser’s “Making Spirits Bright Tour” will make a stop at the Stiefel Theatre this fall. According to the Stiefel, Straight No Chaser is headed out on tour, serving up an all-you-can-eat buffet of holiday music (with none ...

4 weeks ago
Authorities in Saline County are looking for an inmate who escaped custody after being taken to a treatment center. Undersheriff Brent Melander with the Saline County Sheriff's Office tells KSAL News that on Monday morning, 32-year-old Allen J. Marlow Jr. was released by a deputy to staff at a court ordered treatment center. Around 7:30pm, staff ...

4 weeks ago
Firefighters from Salina are among first responders working to control numerous wildfires which are burning thousands of acres in southwest Kansas.  A crew from Salina is among those who have responded from across the state who are working to gain control and keep communities safe. Bill Waln, state fire management officer at the Kansas Forest Service, ...

4 weeks ago
A local documentary about a nearly forgotten ghost town has earned national recognition. Minersville — a historical film about a vanished mining community along the Cloud and Republic County border — took top finalist honors in the Community Storytelling category at the Best of the Midwest Media Fest. According to creators of the film, the town it ...

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As severe weather was in the area the Salina Fire Department responded to two separate commercial structure fires within only a few blocks of each other, during the early morning hours of Monday. According to the agency, approximately 12:45 Monday morning, firefighters weredispatched to the Bank of Tescott at 600 S. Santa Fe following reports of smoke ...

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A couple of search warrants leads to two arrests in a stolen property case. According to Undersheriff Brent Melander with the Saline County Sheriff's Office, authorities arrested 44-year-old Ryan Ollenburger and 40-year-old Amanda Ruthfuss in connection to numerous items that were stolen from a storage lot for Palmer Towing on Millennium Way near Bavaria. Law enforcement from ...

4 weeks ago
A first-time hunter found the Smoky Hill River Festival Medallion.  According to Salina Arts & Humanities, Courtney Wittenn a first-time treasure seeker, started hunting Friday night, first by interpreting the clues as directions right to the location. Clue #1: Headin to Aurora, she interpreted as going underneath the overhead lights of Santa Fe. After looking for ...