1 year ago
One person was killed and two other were seriously injured in a head-on two-vehicle crash in a construction zone on Interstate 70. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck was headed west on I-70  It blew the front driver side tire,  veered into the eastbound lane, and collided head-on with an oncoming ...

1 year ago
A proud institution draped in tradition since 1881, embraces the north end of Lindsborg, nicknamed the Swedish Capital of Kansas. Bethany College has shaped the lives of countless professionals who come to the middle of this country every year — some across oceans — to start their new direction in life. Nestled in the rolling hills ...

1 year ago
Teams are forming to 'Bowl The Rock in Salina' - and help stock KWU’s new hygiene pantry for students. Jerry Lonergan joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at the first-ever Irish Road Bowling event. The unique and exciting competition will take place at Indian Rock Park on September 7th. Lonergan says the ...

1 year ago
A teenager from McPherson was killed in a single vehicle crash near Marquette early Sunday morning. According to the McPherson County Sheriff's Office, 19-year-old Dalton Deist of McPherson was driving south in the 2500 block of 6th Avenue. He failed to negotiate a curve, went off the road, and struck several trees. Deist was killed in the ...

1 year ago
A Salina man breaks into a home with a baseball bat to confront a man and woman inside. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 29-year-old Jorge Mejia was arrested after officers were sent to the 1400 block of Teakwood early Saturday around 1:30am. Police say Mejia forced his way into the residence and struck a ...

1 year ago
A Salina-based bank is expanding, and acquiring a bank in Topeka. Bennington State Bank (BSB) has entered into an agreement to acquire Topeka-based Alliance Bank. The merger agreement has been approved by the boards of directors of both holding companies and banks. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and approval by ...

1 year ago
It's a sure sign summer is winding down and back to school is quickly approaching. Salina USD 305 teachers returned to the classroom Monday, and students will start joining them later this week. Superintendent Linn Exline welcomed teachers back with a presentation to begin the day. Students head back to class beginning Friday. Here is the schedule: ...

1 year ago
It's a sure sign summer is nearly over. Salina's Kenwood Cove Water Park is preparing to close for the year. After closing Sunday, Kenwood Cove will stay closed Monday through Friday before opening for one final weekend. The water park will open again one final time for regular activities this weekend, August 10th, and 11th. The final event ...

1 year ago
A Salina man was awakened by a woman at his door wielding a hatchet, demanding her phone be returned. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 52-year-old Andrea Randeker was taken into custody on Friday morning after she allegedly tried to take her cell phone back by force. Police say Randeker's cell phone was stolen and ...

1 year ago
A woman is dead following a crash in Sumner County. The Kansas Highway Patrol says a car driven by a 45-year-old Iowa man left the Belle Plaine service area on the Kansas Turnpike yesterday evening and went northbound in the southbound lanes where he struck an SUV driven by 36-year-old Colby Choate of Marshall, Oklahoma. Choate died ...

1 year ago
The city of Wichita is entering Stage Two of water restrictions. Starting today, the city will be under stage two restrictions for the next two months. Outdoor water usage will be limited to once per week, depending on location.