3 years ago
It's officially the deadliest time of the year for teenage drivers. AAA Kansas says the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day is when there are the most accidents involving teens. It's also when teens are more susceptible to risky behavior, like speeding and distracted driving. Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer and ...

3 years ago
 Senior-to-be at McPherson High School Samuel Houston  has been elected governor of the 2023 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas. According to Boys State officials. Houston, the Federalist Party candidate, and his lieutenant governor running mate, Shawn Sullivan, Leavenworth, Kan., a senior-to-be at Leavenworth High School, won the election over the Nationalist Party ...

3 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan University is supporting a community program run by another Salina-area pillar, Rolling Hills Zoo. According to KWU, the school began a sponsorship of the Zoo’s Zoo Teen program in May. “Supporting our community is an important part of what it means to be a Coyote,” said Brad Salois, director of marketing and communications. “Few organizations ...

3 years ago
It’s back outside, bigger and better. A group of dedicated volunteers will be on a mission to raise money in the fight against cancer. The Saline County Relay for Life event is coming back later this month. The 2023 Saline County Relay for Life will be held on the campus of Kansas Wesleyan University Campus on ...

3 years ago
After a 30-year law enforcement career, a Salina Police Captain is set to retire.  The Salina Police Department would like to recognize the upcoming retirement of Captain Paul Forrester on June 19th, after 30 years of service to the City of Salina, the Salina Police Department, and the Salina Community. Captain Forrester started his career with ...

3 years ago
A drug exchange at a convenience store parking lot leads to the arrest of a Salina man. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that an observant police officer noticed suspicious activity around 3am Tuesday at the Kwik Shop at 1727 W. Crawford, after a white male approached an SUV empty handed - and walked away ...

3 years ago
As Festival-goers prepare to enjoy the Smoky Hill River Festival’s “Epic Arts Party” this week, here are some reminders about the event and what to bring and what to leave at home: The Smoky Hill River Festival takes place in scenic Oakdale Park, one of Salina’s oldest and most beautiful spaces. To lessen the impact of ...

3 years ago
As Kansas students continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Laura Kelly has expanded the qualifications for families to apply for the Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP). According to the Governor 's Office, students whose household income is less than 300 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines will be eligible for KEEP funds. This program provides ...

3 years ago
The new June list of Salina's Most Wanted went online over the weekend on Saturday, and by Monday morning four of them had been caught. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office the arrests include: Christopher James Garcia Travis Wade Lawson Tristian Pacey McDowell Shawn Michael Trower Additionally, the warrant for Gerardo Rocha Delgado has been recalled. The ...

3 years ago
A man from McPherson is okay after a deer went through the windshield of his car. Undersheriff Brent Melander with the Saline County Sheriff's Office tells KSAL News that 31-year-old Aaron Spare was driving northbound on I-135 Saturday and hit a deer near mile marker 87. The animal was killed as it went through the glass ...

3 years ago
Police are investigating after gunshots damaged a garage door. According to Police Captain Paul Forrester, a resident in the 1000 block of E. Ash heard what they believed were fireworks going off last Thursday night. Friday morning, police were called in after the person discovered one bullet hole and multiple dents on their garage door. Police found one ...