3 months ago
A 17-year-old girl suspected to be driving under the influence was transported to the hospital in Salina early Sunday morning following a single-vehicle crash in rural Saline County. According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, at around 2:00 in the morning 17-year-old Mallorie Shannon of Ellsworth was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee headed west on K ...

3 months ago
A teenage driver from Abilene was transported to the hospital in Salina after her car was rear-ended at the big junction of Interstate 70 and Interstate 135. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, Friday evening at around 5:00, 29-year-old Lane Dimitt of Abilene was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup headed west on I 70. He ...

3 months ago
A fire destroyed a Salina man's recently purchased car. According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, first responders were called to a report of a car fire at 2:40 Friday afternoon in the area of Old 81 Highway and Hedberg Road. Soldan says 19-year-old Orestas Puidokas was driving a recently purchased 2001 Toyota Camry on Old 81 ...

3 months ago
An arrest was made after a man allegedly refused to leave a Salina hotel and pulled a fire alarm. According to Salina Police, Sunday afternoon at about 1:45 officers responded to the Holiday Inn on S 9th Street to a report of a person who was refusing to leave and pulled a fire alarm. Employees reported they ...

3 months ago
Dangerous summer heat which began over the weekend across Central Kansas will persist for much of the week. A heat advisory is in effect to begin the week through 8:00 Monday evening. According to the National Weather Service, afternoon and early evening heat indices will be in the 103 to 108 degree range daily through Thursday.  Afternoon ...

3 months ago
It’s a sure sign summer is nearly over. With school soon to be back in session, this weekend was the final weekend of the season at Salina’s Kenwood Cove water park. The regular swim season at the water park ended Sunday on a hot, sunny day. Both Saturday and Sunday were two of the busiest days ...

3 months ago
With school soon to be back in session there is a gathering place for teens to hang out in Salina. "The Nest" at Pathfinder is a safe space to land and launch. According to CKF, The Nest is a free adolescent community center in Salina designed for youth ages 12–18 to connect, recharge, and grow.  It's ...

3 months ago
The first day of school has arrived for some districts, and it’s approaching fast for others. The American Red Cross offers tips to help ensure kids have a safe start to their school year. “Taking a few minutes to teach or remind students about ways to stay safe as they head back to school is the ...

3 months ago
Volunteers are being sought for an inaugural car and bike show event in Salina. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina is hosting its first ever Legacy Car & Bike Show in Oakdale Park on Saturday, August 22nd. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina Amanda Otto tells KSAL News about 50 vehicles have already pre-registered. She says several ...

3 months ago
An ATV rider was killed in a single vehicle crash while spraying weeds. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 69-year-old Paul Schweir of Maple Hill was riding a Honda Foreman Rubicon four wheeler spraying weeds on his property.  He drove off the edge of the driveway, and went into a ditch. The ATV rolled over and ...

3 months ago
Hundred degree summer heat is returning. According to the National Weather Service, this weekend will be hot, with afternoon through early evening heat indices in the 102 to 107 degree range. Thankfully, breezy south winds will bring some relief to the heat. Hot temperatures will continue into the start of the work week with highs Monday through ...