11 months ago
Demolition of the old Saline County Jail moved into the next phase this week as heavy equipment began knocking down exterior walls. Back in mid-August crews were working inside to gut the concrete jail cells. Saline County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes tells KSAL News the two pronged approach is to demolish and recycle. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/smith-hanes-jail-tear-down-1.mp3"][/audio]   Salina based, Diehl Enterprises ...

11 months ago
A Texas man was given a Notice To Appear ticket on Tuesday night after he allegedly exposed himself to a 38-year-old woman near the 24-7 store on Westport Blvd. Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that the Subway employee was on a break outside and was approached by 37-year-old Decorius T. Haynes. She yelled at ...

11 months ago
A tire store in Salina which developed a reputation of  low prices and excellent service is under a new name, but the dedication to price and service has not changed. Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service, formerly known as Peerless Tires, celebrated its official grand opening on Wednesday. Area Sales Manager Matt Rook told KSAL ...

11 months ago
A Salina teenage girl was arrested for allegedly stabbing another teen during a fracas at Indian Rock Park. Lt. Andrew Zeigler with the Salina Police Department tell KSAL News that officers became aware of the incident when a 17-year-old male was treated for a stab wound at Salina Regional Health Center. Police say a large group of ...

11 months ago
Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers worked one fatal DUI related crash involving two DUI related fatalities over the the Labor Day Weekend reporting period. They also made 22 DUI related arrests. Additionall, KHP personnel assisted 643 motorists. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Friday, August 29th to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September ...

11 months ago
Kansas State University Salina's Civic Lecture Series returns for the new 2025-2026 academic year with a discussion exploring adult education and how community collaboration can enhance outcomes for citizens, support employers and drive regional economic development. According to K-State Salina, the Civic Lecture Series aims to develop a more informed community committed to openly discussing topics of ...

11 months ago
An expansion of an area medical clinic is moving forward. According to information from  the Clay County Medical Center, the Riley Family Physicians expansion project is moving forward as construction shifts into the next  phase. Last week, crews poured new concrete for the building slab and parking area, and this week framing of the structure will ...

11 months ago
An Abilene landmark mansion will host an event for an organization that preserves and shares genealogical and historical materials for the family it is named after. Abilene will welcome visitors from across the country this Thursday through Saturday for the 60th Anniversary Seeley Genealogical Society (SGS) Reunion. This marks the first time in a decade ...

11 months ago
A teenager was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and a van Tuesday evening. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 16-year-old Blake Reese of Kingman was riding a Kawasaki motorcycle headed south on NE 70th avenue in Kingman County. He failed to stop at a stop sign and crashed into  a Ford Econoline van. Reese was killed ...

11 months ago
The Fort Riley Garrison Command reminds the public that flying small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), commonly known as drones, over Fort Riley or any affiliated military lands in Kansas is strictly prohibited without prior authorization. Federal law and Department of Defense policy designate military installations as “No Drone Zones.” Unauthorized drone operations pose serious risks to ...

11 months ago
A Salina man was arrested after he allegedly set fire to a home in the 700 block of North 8th Street. According to Police Captain Jim Feldman, on Monday officers took 29-year-old Marquis Wellington into custody for suspected arson. Police say around 11:30am, a witness saw Wellington running away from the back of the house as ...