2 years ago
A Salina man was taken to jail on a DUI charge after leaving the scene of an accident. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that 48-year-old Bradley Knight was involved in a two car crash Monday night at the intersection of Santa Fe and Walnut. Police say a witness told authorities that Knight was yelling at ...

2 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office has recognized a couple of deputies for the actions they took to save lives during a house fire this summer. On July 23rd, 2023, Deputies Brandon Mosher and Trenton Shaft were sent to a house fire near Mentor, Kansas. Upon arrival they found the occupants on the roof of the burning ...

2 years ago
New information has come to light in connection with the police raid of a rural Kansas newspaper. Police entered the office of the Marion County Record as well as the home of the paper's owner on Friday, seizing computers, cell phones and reporting materials. At first, it was reported the search warrant was connected to a recent ...

2 years ago
Salina's Kenwood Cove water park went to the dogs Monday evening. After closing for the season on Sunday, the water park opened Monday evening for one final swim, the annual "Pooch Plunge". Only owners and their dogs were allowed in the water. They were able to swim in the wave pool and lazy river areas. The event proved ...

2 years ago
Based its popularity, Salina area public transportation is continuing the fall “Get On & Go” program for Salina area youth. According to OCCK Transportation, youth ages 7-18 will be able to purchase a Get On & Go Fall Youth Bus Pass for $10.  The pass will be good for unlimited rides on Salina CityGo from September ...

2 years ago
A recent cattle truck crash is prompting the most well-known animal rights group in the world to put up a billboard near Ellsworth. According to the People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, they plan to place a "sky-high message" near the site on Kansas 156 Highway south of Interstate 70. Back on August 9th the ...

2 years ago
A couple is in jail after fleeing Salina Police in a chase that reached speeds of 100mph. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that an officer attempted to pull over a Chevy Silverado with an expired tag on Saturday around 11:30pm. The chase that began in the 1700 block of Centennial ended in the 2000 block ...

2 years ago
A motorcycle rider was transported to the hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries after a crash on Centennial Road. Police say 33-year-old Aaron Shippy was injured after his 2002 Honda left the road and entered the ditch in the 1200 block of Centennial Road early Saturday morning around 4:15am. Police say speed was a factor in ...

2 years ago
Authorities recover a BMW and make two arrests in connection to a stolen vehicle case. According to Sergeant Kyle Tonniges, video surveillance footage from the 7th Street Parking lot helped lead to the arrests of 37-year-old Kagney Deiswer of St. Joseph, Missouri and 32-year-old Powell Damien of Ellsworth. The 2007 BMW was stolen from the lot behind ...

2 years ago
A Nebraska man is facing multiple charges after allegedly tussling with Saline County Sheriff's deputies on Friday. Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 25-year-old Matthew McBride was taken into custody Friday morning around 8:15am after a deputy was sent to check out a vehicle on the roadway in the 5900 block of E. Mentor Road. Deputies ...

2 years ago
It's a sure sign summer is nearly over. This weekend was the final weekend of the season at Salina's Kenwood Cove water park. After closing Sunday, Kenwood Cove will open one final time Monday evening for a final year-end special event. The final event of the season will then be the Pooch Plunge on August 14th.  Adults ...