1 year ago
The Salina Police Department (SPD) and downtown businesses gave out treats to children and families. Many businesses in downtown came together and handed out candy for families as they strolled through the sidewalks. SPD hosted their annual Cops and Costumes event in front of their station. Police Captain David Villanueva tells KSAL News they enjoy keeping the ...

1 year ago
With the 2024 elections less than two weeks away, KSAL Radio is spending time with several candidates running for office. On Friday, the Morning News Extra focused on the congressional race for the Big First District. Republican Congressman Tracey Mann was unable to join us for the forum, but Democrat candidate Paul Buskirk was live over ...

1 year ago
The Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) earned the 2024 Best Community Awareness Campaign Award (Medium Budget Category) from the Travel Industry Association of Kansas for its “I Like Ike” campaign. Announced at the Kansas Tourism Conference in Olathe, the award recognizes Abilene’s creativity and innovative tourism strategies. According to the organization, judges praised the campaign for ...

1 year ago
A Salina man was taken to jail after an argument over money took a violent turn. According to Police Captain Jim Feldman, on Thursday officers were sent to the 1100 block of North 8th Street regarding a domestic dispute. Police say the 42-year-old victim was in an electric wheelchair, went to discuss a money issue with ...

1 year ago
Police are investigating the theft of a motorcycle that was damaged then dumped in East Salina. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that sometime during the overnight hours between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, someone stole a 2008 Honda CBR RR motorcycle that was parked in the driveway of a home in the 1400 block ...

1 year ago
An Emporia State University associate professor is charged with a child sex crime. Seventy-two-year-old Howard Pitler was arrested Wednesday at his home in Overland Park and booked on one count of electronic solicitation of a child less than 14-years-old. The alleged incident took place in February 2023. Pitler has been placed on paid administrative leave.

1 year ago
No injuries are reported following a large grass fire in Wichita. The fire broke out yesterday near the Stryker soccer complex in the 29-hundred block of North Greenwich Road. The blaze spread to more than 300 acres before it was contained. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire.

1 year ago
Little ghosts and goblins can get a start on Halloween fun this weekend, with events on Friday and Saturday. Salina Downtown is again sponsoring a safe trick or treat event. It is Friday from 4:00 to 6:00. Families are encouraged to bring their children to go door-to-door among the Salina Downtown businesses. Salina Downtown members supply ...

1 year ago
Officials gathered in a unique new classroom to celebrate a pre-apprenticeship program which continues the growth of aviation professionals in Salina. The Aviation Innovation Maintenance (AIM) Center of Excellence at the Salina Regional Airport (SLN) showcased a new built-in lecture room inside Hangar H626 Thursday afternoon. AIM Executive Director Amy Cole tells KSAL News the hangar, ...

1 year ago
Shelves at some area foodbanks were re-stocked thanks to an effort coordinated by a Salina-based convenience store chain.  The 24/7 Travel Store Food Bank Fill-Up campaign this fall raised a total of $48,188.51 across all locations to support nine local food banks in Kansas. According to the company, through the generosity of customers, team members, and ...

1 year ago
Salina Regional Health Center has a new tool which will help them save lives via early lung cancer detection. According to the hospital, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but when caught early, chances for survival are greatly increased. New technology recently implemented at Salina Regional Health Center is ...