2 years ago
Salina Police officers stepped up traffic patrols during the Labor Day holiday weekend with increased officers looking for infractions on the streets and roadways between August 17th and September 2nd. According to Police Captain Jim Feldman, officers made 96 stops and handed out 13 citations for seatbelt violations, 72 speeding tickets and 35 other contacts with ...

2 years ago
Scammers, it often seems, never rest. Whether it be by phone, email or suspicious website, consumers face an onslaught of characters aiming to cash in on an easy buck, or even steal an identity. But Kansas State University family finance specialist Elizabeth Kiss says knowing the tangles that scammers often use will help consumers stay safe. “The Federal Trade ...

2 years ago
A woman escapes through a window and calls for help after being choked and held against her will in a Salina home. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 26-year-old Alan Carter was taken into custody on Thursday night after an argument in a home in the 2600 block of Ray Avenue took a violent ...

2 years ago
An organization that assists the developmentally disabled celebrated its silver anniversary in Salina on Friday. Friends and supporters of Choices Network gathered for a ribbon cutting to celebrate 25 years of promoting and enriching the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. One of four  Choices Network owners Kenna Boyce tells KSAL News they want those with ...

2 years ago
Water levels at Cheney Lake are continuing to fall. City of Wichita officials say the lake is expected to drop to about 55-percent of the conservation pool next month. The lake is more than seven-point-eight feet below normal. The city of Wichita moved to Stage Two of its drought response plan in August as a result of ...

2 years ago
A Park City woman is facing multiple charges after she allegedly stole a Jeep in Salina and then trespassed at a bed and breakfast ranch near Smolan. Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander tells KSAL News 40-year-old Lindsay Slater was taken into custody on Thursday morning around 8am after a ranch hand at C&W Ranch on S. ...

2 years ago
After assisting the Kansas Highway Patrol at the Kansas State Fair with uncrewed aircraft system technology, Kansas State University Salina's Applied Aviation Research Center is using research collected from large-scale events to enhance public safety efforts during disaster response. The Applied Aviation Research Center, or AARC, partnered with the Kansas Highway Patrol to provide drone support and monitor crowd activity at the Kansas State Fair. ...

2 years ago
If you are heading to the K-State game Friday, officias are urging you to plan ahead. KDOT is anticipating greater work zone delays due to the home football game in Manhattan taking place on a Friday. Leave early if possible and consider an alternate travel route such as U.S. 24 from the west to Manhattan. A pavement ...

2 years ago
A Salina-based organization which provides support to those with addiction issues is expanding an existing partnership with a local healthcare provider. CKF Addiction Treatment is expanding its existing partnership with Salina Family Healthcare, further enhancing access to essential medical services for patients. In addition to having a dedicated peer mentor onsite Monday through Friday, CKF will ...

2 years ago
The Salina Fire Department is in search of a new leader. According to the City of Salina, Fire Chief Anthony “Tony” Sneidar, Jr. is resigning. Chief Sneidar joined the Salina Fire Department in March 2022. During his time in Salina, accomplishments have included station alerting implementation at all fire stations, plans developed for a new Fire Station ...

2 years ago
Salina city commissioners on Monday agreed to amend a raise in their salary and have the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) regarding cost of living dictate the raise, equal to city employees. City commission discussed a "charter ordinance" that was to be taken place in order to execute the raise in the commissioners ...