5 days ago
Firefighters escaped without  injury after they abandoned a vehicle experiencing a mechanical failure while battling wildfires in Southwest Kansas. According to Lyon County Fire District #5, they were requested via the Kansas Division of Emergency Management to respond to southwest Kansas for multiple on-going wildfires. The agency responded with a task force consisting of Olpe Fire, ...

6 days ago
Looking for a fun way to spend quality time together while staying active? The Salina Family YMCA has the perfect solution with its monthly Sunday Funday Family Sports series, an exciting opportunity for families of all ages to connect, compete, and create lasting memories. Designed to encourage families to step away from screens and enjoy active time ...

6 days ago
The Kansas Attorney General's Office has obtained a consent judgment against Rodney Rippe, the operator of an Ellis County construction business, Straight Line Remodeling, LLC. The judgment holds Rippe personally liable for his deceptive business practices and permanently bans him from operating, directly or indirectly, any business in the state. Following the Attorney General’s consumer protection ...

6 days ago
Additional storms which followed an initial hail storm on April 27th have complicated cleanup efforts at the Central Mall in Salina. According to mall management, at this time, there is no confirmed timeline for reopening to the public. Management says despite false information circulating on social media, roofing contractors continue to work daily on the installation of ...

6 days ago
Help for those struggling to put food on the table can take part in the USDA Commodities Distribution for Saline County on Wednesday. According to Carol Viar, the drive through food distribution event is taking place on Wednesday, May 20th at the 4H Building, 900 Greeley Avenue. Viar tells KSAL News that the drive-through event begins at ...

6 days ago
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is sharing an update on wildfires impacting parts of the state. Fires in Meade and Clark counties have burned more than 115-thousand acres and destroyed three homes. Meade State Park was also closed yesterday while staff assessed the conditions.

6 days ago
A man is released from jail without charges after 72 hours following the death of his girlfriend at Lake Afton. The 66-year-old suspect was initially booked on May 9th for first-degree murder and aggravated battery, but criminal charges were not immediately filed because the final autopsy and toxicology reports are pending. The man called 911 on May ...

6 days ago
A group that has performed in Salina to sold out audiences is coming back again. Acappella favorites Straight No Chaser’s “Making Spirits Bright Tour” will make a stop at the Stiefel Theatre this fall. According to the Stiefel, Straight No Chaser is headed out on tour, serving up an all-you-can-eat buffet of holiday music (with none ...

6 days ago
Authorities in Saline County are looking for an inmate who escaped custody after being taken to a treatment center. Undersheriff Brent Melander with the Saline County Sheriff's Office tells KSAL News that on Monday morning, 32-year-old Allen J. Marlow Jr. was released by a deputy to staff at a court ordered treatment center. Around 7:30pm, staff ...

6 days ago
Firefighters from Salina are among first responders working to control numerous wildfires which are burning thousands of acres in southwest Kansas.  A crew from Salina is among those who have responded from across the state who are working to gain control and keep communities safe. Bill Waln, state fire management officer at the Kansas Forest Service, ...

6 days ago
A local documentary about a nearly forgotten ghost town has earned national recognition. Minersville — a historical film about a vanished mining community along the Cloud and Republic County border — took top finalist honors in the Community Storytelling category at the Best of the Midwest Media Fest. According to creators of the film, the town it ...