3 years ago
A Salina man was arrested after breaking a no-contact order. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that 32-year-old Donald Heart was taken into custody on Thursday evening after he allegedly forced his way into a woman's home on Hickory Street, pulled her to the floor and took her cell phone. Police say the incident occurred around ...

3 years ago
Two Salina men were cited for reckless driving after their motorcycles collided near Barkley Park on Thursday. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that 27-year-old Brandon Sanders was transported to the hospital with minor injuries after his 2006 Suzuki collided with a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle operated by 34-year-old Cody Meceldery. Witnesses told police the two had ...

3 years ago
Seventy-seven of almost 100 bills that were enacted during the 2023 legislative session will become law Saturday. State officials say Republicans overrode a veto by Governor Laura Kelly -- a Democrat -- on some of the proposals that are set to take effect on Saturday. Chief among these is House Bill 2312 -- known as the ...

3 years ago
Lottery players are getting fired up for chance to win millions over the Independence Day weekend. The holiday weekend is beginning with some huge Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots, giving players this weekend a shot at a combined $861 million.. There was no Mega Millions jackpot winner Tuesday, or Powerball jackpot winner Wednesday. Friday’s Mega Millions drawing ...

3 years ago
Toxic blue green algae is impacting over a half-dozen Kansas lakes this Independence Day weekend.  State health officials have issued public health advisories for 8 different bodies of water across the state. The Kansas Department of Heath and Environment says says the following lakes show up on the latest warning-status list: Harvey County East Lake, Harvey ...

3 years ago
Drivers hitting the road for the Fourth of July holiday will find the gift of lower gas prices across most of the country. AAA forecasts that more than 50 million people will celebrate the nation’s birthday by traveling, with a record 43.2 million going by car. The national average for a gallon of gas fell four cents ...

3 years ago
Criminal justice is a large and growing career field encompassing jobs in law enforcement, corrections, policy analysis, court administration, law and intelligence. With the growing demand for skilled employees to fill roles in the Kansas City metro and nationally, KU’s School of Professional Studies is launching two new bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice, a Bachelor of ...

3 years ago
Record Independence Day travel is anticipated. AAA projects 50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day weekend, setting a new record for the holiday. Domestic travel over the long weekend will increase by 2.1 million people compared to 2022. This year’s projection surpasses the previous July 4th weekend record set in ...

3 years ago
The Salina USD 305 summer lunch program ends Friday, but for those who need them, there are still free lunch services available in Salina. Salina Public Library, in partnership with St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, will continue provide free grab-and-go lunches this summer. Pickup began May 22ndand runs through July 21st in front of the McKenzie ...

3 years ago
Over the July 4th holiday weekend, law enforcement officers and agencies across the country will be on the water educating boaters on safe boating practices as part of the annual Operation Dry Water weekend, July 1st – 3rd. Operation Dry Water (ODW) is a national awareness and enforcement campaign focused on reducing the number of alcohol- ...

3 years ago
Striking International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union members are set to vote today on a new contract with Spirit AeroSystems. Under the proposal, wages will increase by nine-point-five percent in year one, and there is a 23-point-five percent pay increase over the life of the contract. The contract also includes no mandatory weekend overtime, and ...