3 months ago
A local non-profit organization that provides a range of behavioral health services for people of all ages, including children, teens, and adults, is this week honoring those who respond to, and deal with crisis situations.  Central Kansas Mental Health Center marks two years of the Co-Responder Program during National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week, September 14–20. ...

3 months ago
A locally produced documentary project has been accepted into two film-festivals. Minersville, a short documentary produced by local Salina Media Connection filmmakers Tom Fleming and Greg Stephens and Method Productions, Wichita,  was selected to be screened at the Great Plains Film Festival on September 5.  The event was held at the Rodeo Cinema in Oklahoma City. Additionally, an upcoming screening of ...

3 months ago
Investigators are looking through surveillance footage from a Salina bar following an after hours burglary. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that staff at the Hideaway Bar at 540 Willis Street discovered a broken window and damage inside the business Sunday morning around 8:30am. Police say thieves broke into a video game and left with an ...

3 months ago
A family calls for help after their daughter was dragged out of a Salina home by a male acquaintance. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that a 17-year-old girl had a bloody nose and marks on her arm after 18-year-old Moses Breadon allegedly dragged her out of her home in the 1400 block of Teakwood ...

3 months ago
A portion of a Kansas highway was closed Sunday afternoon after a camper caught on fire. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a camper caught fire and became engulfed in flames. Propane tanks on the camper exploded during the incident. The trailer suffered extensive damage. A portion of U.S. Highway 54 in Meade County was closed while first ...

3 months ago
A crash involving a small pickup truck and a farm tractor sent one person to the hospital Sunday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Dodge Dakota pickup truck and a  New Holland tractor pulling an implement were both headed west on K 16 Highway in Leavenworth County. The tractor began turning into a driveway, ...

3 months ago
The state of Kansas is looking to hire a Director of Early Childhood. Governor Laura Kelly says building the most robust early childhood system in the nation is foundational to making Kansas the best place to live, work, and raise a family. Kelly signed a measure earlier this year to consolidate more than a dozen state programs ...

3 months ago
No matter if you are runner, walker, or a couch potato, the upcoming "Fe For a Cure Race / Walk" provides an opportunity to help patients currently undergoing treatment at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center. According to Salina Regional Health Center, registrations are pouring in at a record pace. But, what if you have a conflict ...

3 months ago
The return of a Salina business's one-day focus to the help the Salina Area United is expanding. According to the agency, Tidal Wave Auto Spa’s annual Charity Day this coming Friday, September 19th, has a new twist. The community is invited to join in a full "Give Back Block Party" packed with food, fun, and local ...

3 months ago
A Salina high school student is a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. Sacred Heart senior Isaac Berndt is among the less than 1% of high school seniors nationwide nominated for the honor.  According to the school, this prestigious recognition is based on outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, reflecting Issac’s hard work, dedication, and academic excellence. He now ...

3 months ago
A project on a Saline County Highway is underway. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, dirt work in the first phase of reconstruction and realignment of K-4 in Saline County has started. The multi-phase project covers about 7 miles of K-4 from the Smoky Hill River bridge to just east of S Kipp Road. During this first phase ...