12 months ago
Low temperatures across the area Tuesday morning set records in several communities including Salina. According to the National Weather Service, the coldest temperature was in Salina, where it reached -13. That breaks the previous January 21st record low of -7 set back in 1935. Wichita also set a record low, while Russell tied its record low. The agency ...

12 months ago
A female victim of domestic violence was sent to the hospital after an argument with her significant other. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News on Sunday, January 19th, a domestic disturbance occurred on 233 W. Robson Rd. Allegedly, a 45-year old woman was at the residence with her boyfriend when an argument happened. The ...

12 months ago
A driver was killed when he crashed head-on into a semi on a highway in Marion County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 25-year-old Kendall Harding from Lost Springs was driving a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup headed north on US 56 Highway. He swerved left off center and collided head-on with an oncoming Peterbilt semi. Harding was ...

12 months ago
Kansas City Royals broadcaster, Joel Goldberg took a pit stop in Salina to meet, take pictures and allow individuals to purchase an autographed copy of his book "Small Ball Big Results." On Monday, people lined up to meet the Royals announcer who stopped by Red Fern Booksellers. Goldberg was giving the opportunity for people to purchase ...

12 months ago
Katherine "Kat" White has joined an elite club that includes among others astronauts Neil Armstrong and Jim Lovell, former President Gerald Ford, baseball hall of famer Hank Aaron, and famed Hollywood director Steven Spielberg. She is an Eagle Scout. White was bestowed the highest rank in Scouting at a court of honor late last week. She ...

12 months ago
The Lindsborg Arts Council will celebrate the Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery director and studio artist Ron Michael as its 2025 Artist of the Year. A celebration event is planned during the LAC Arts Lovers Affair and Auction on Saturday, Feb. 8. According to the organization, anyone is welcome to attend from 7 to 9 p.m. at ...

12 months ago
Kansas officials are reaching out to President Trump and their Kansas constituents in sharing their well wishes and excitement for Trump's new administration. Donald Trump is now the 47th President of the United States. He was sworn in just after Noon Eastern. Trump is just the second president in U.S. history to serve non-consecutive terms. United ...

12 months ago
Tickets are now on sale for Kansas Wesleyan University’s annual “Night with the Yotes” event. According to KWU, the 2025 version of the event will be held Friday, Feb. 21, in Mabee Arena on campus. “We can’t wait for Night with the Yotes,” said Ken Oliver, executive vice president of advancement and university operations. “Every year, it ...

12 months ago
Light snow will develop Monday across portions of Kansas. According to the National Weather Service, the best odds of up to 1 inch of snow will be across portions of south central Kansas, but most locations can expect to see a trace. Along with the light snow, it will be dangerously cold.  Wind chills Monday morning will ...

12 months ago
A suspect is injured following an officer-involved shooting in Topeka. Authorities say 37-year-old Joseph Pham-Gardner was riding a bike near 21st Street and Southwest Buchanan Street on Friday when an officer tried to talk to him. Pham-Garnder allegedly tried to flee when the officer went back to his patrol car to check information, and a physical struggle ...

12 months ago
A trio of keynote speakers discussed the importance of protecting freedom, justice and democracy, in light of celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. On Sunday afternoon, a crowd gathered at the Grand Avenue United Methodist Church in Salina, for an MLK dedicated event "Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice and Democracy." Keynote speakers, Kirk Holt, ...