2 years ago
A domestic dispute lands a Salina man in jail. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that 19-year-old Wayne Jackson was taken into custody after an argument turned violent in a home in the 1100 block of Parkwood Drive on Monday. Police say around 6pm, Jackson was arguing with his girlfriend and became aggressive, by forcefully taking ...

2 years ago
Salina Police Monday evening put to good use the "serve" portion of their oath to "protect and serve". Little ghosts and goblins got an early start to Halloween at "Cops and Costumes", at what has become an annual event at the agency. Cops and Costumes included: Giveaways: candy, sticker badges, glow in the dark bracelets, coloring ...

2 years ago
It will be a chilly Halloween in Central Kansas. According to the National Weather Service, after a high in the lower 40s Tuesday afternoon, evening temperatures will drop into the 20s from 8pm to 9pm across central and southern Kansas. The chilly below normal temperatures will followed by a nice warming trend into the weekend, with highs ...

2 years ago
A fire caused extensive damage of a Salina home Monday afternoon. According to the Salina Fire Department, firefighters responded to the 600 Block of S. 9th Street for the report of a house on fire and occupants exiting the structure. Upon arrival, crews found heavy fire on the 1st floor and extending to the 2nd floor. Crews ...

2 years ago
A rule that prevents utilities from disconnecting Kansas customers during extreme cold takes effect when November arrives. According to the Kansas Corporation Commission, the Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Wednesday, November 1st, and remain in effect through March ...

2 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a possible aggravated assault case after a husband and wife felt threatened by a man with a rifle. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that last Friday night the couple was leaving the Central High School football game when they walked by a house and saw a man standing behind a ...

2 years ago
A Salina man wanted on a warrant for failure to appear in court was tased Friday evening after trying to escape from police out a motel window. According to Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges, 23-year-old Michael Benoit was identified by an officer on patrol as a person who was wanted on a warrant. Benoit reportedly entered a room ...

2 years ago
Salina Police are looking for three known suspects in an aggravated robbery case. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that on Saturday night around 10pm, three or four male suspects broke into a home in the 900 block of North 13th and ran away with an undisclosed amount of cash from the victims. Police say this ...

2 years ago
A Salina man was arrested after cleaning staff at a local agency found him sleeping on a couch. On Sunday around 2:50pm, officers arrested 35-year-old Aldo Steffen for burglary and theft at the Kansas Department for Children and Families, 901 Westchester Drive. Police said he also stole some bottled water and drank it. A Salina man ...

2 years ago
A Salina man is in the Saline County Jail after leading law enforcement on a high speed chase that ended in Dickinson County. Police Captain Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that 26-year-old Skyler McKay was transported back to Salina after a chase that began in the 100 block of of North 9th Street around 2:45am Monday. Police ...

2 years ago
Daniel Velasco picked up the flute by way of the recorder. A native of Ecuador, Velasco learned to read music as a young student by learning basic notes on the recorder. His music teacher believed he had a natural facility with the instrument and encouraged him to begin learning the flute. “(The teacher) told me that there ...