2 months ago
A Kansas high school is damaged following a senior prank. Authorities say 11 recent graduates broke into Newton High School early Monday morning and caused interior damage to the building. The incident, which was captured on security cameras, is being investigated by police.

2 months ago
Salina Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Renee Duxler is stepping down  and getting into politics. Johnson County Sen. Ethan Corson’s Democratic campaign for governor announced her today as his lt governor choice. Corson, who was endorsed by Gov. Laura Kelly and former Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, said his running mate would be Duxler, who has ...

2 months ago
Firefighters escaped without  injury after they abandoned a vehicle experiencing a mechanical failure while battling wildfires in Southwest Kansas. According to Lyon County Fire District #5, they were requested via the Kansas Division of Emergency Management to respond to southwest Kansas for multiple on-going wildfires. The agency responded with a task force consisting of Olpe Fire, ...

2 months ago
Looking for a fun way to spend quality time together while staying active? The Salina Family YMCA has the perfect solution with its monthly Sunday Funday Family Sports series, an exciting opportunity for families of all ages to connect, compete, and create lasting memories. Designed to encourage families to step away from screens and enjoy active time ...

2 months ago
The Kansas Attorney General's Office has obtained a consent judgment against Rodney Rippe, the operator of an Ellis County construction business, Straight Line Remodeling, LLC. The judgment holds Rippe personally liable for his deceptive business practices and permanently bans him from operating, directly or indirectly, any business in the state. Following the Attorney General’s consumer protection ...

2 months ago
Additional storms which followed an initial hail storm on April 27th have complicated cleanup efforts at the Central Mall in Salina. According to mall management, at this time, there is no confirmed timeline for reopening to the public. Management says despite false information circulating on social media, roofing contractors continue to work daily on the installation of ...

2 months ago
Help for those struggling to put food on the table can take part in the USDA Commodities Distribution for Saline County on Wednesday. According to Carol Viar, the drive through food distribution event is taking place on Wednesday, May 20th at the 4H Building, 900 Greeley Avenue. Viar tells KSAL News that the drive-through event begins at ...

2 months ago
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is sharing an update on wildfires impacting parts of the state. Fires in Meade and Clark counties have burned more than 115-thousand acres and destroyed three homes. Meade State Park was also closed yesterday while staff assessed the conditions.

2 months ago
A man is released from jail without charges after 72 hours following the death of his girlfriend at Lake Afton. The 66-year-old suspect was initially booked on May 9th for first-degree murder and aggravated battery, but criminal charges were not immediately filed because the final autopsy and toxicology reports are pending. The man called 911 on May ...

2 months ago
A group that has performed in Salina to sold out audiences is coming back again. Acappella favorites Straight No Chaser’s “Making Spirits Bright Tour” will make a stop at the Stiefel Theatre this fall. According to the Stiefel, Straight No Chaser is headed out on tour, serving up an all-you-can-eat buffet of holiday music (with none ...

2 months ago
Authorities in Saline County are looking for an inmate who escaped custody after being taken to a treatment center. Undersheriff Brent Melander with the Saline County Sheriff's Office tells KSAL News that on Monday morning, 32-year-old Allen J. Marlow Jr. was released by a deputy to staff at a court ordered treatment center. Around 7:30pm, staff ...