3 years ago
As the calendar turns to September, the first few days will be unreasonably hot. This comes after it was  drier, and warmer than normal across Central Kansas in the month of August. According to the National Weather Service, most of Central Kansas is in severe to extreme drought. Looking ahead to fall and winter, and  an El ...

3 years ago
The new Saline County Jail is on pace to open by this December, and as officials get ready for it to be occupied the public is invited to "Slumber in the Slammer" and spend a night in jail. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, "Slumber in the Slammer" will be an opportunity to learn what ...

3 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is seeking tips in a burglary case. The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to the agency, on August 20th deputies responded to the 500 Blk of N Marymount Rd. for the report of a vehicle burglary. Between August 19th and August 20th, the toolbox ...

3 years ago
While officially the first day of Fall isn't until September 23rd this year, when the autumnal equinox happens, for many it begins Friday, September 1st. According to the National Weather Service, however in the meteorological and climatological world, Fall begins September 1st each year. So why do meteorological and astronomical fall start on different days? In short, ...

3 years ago
A Hutchinson man faces multiple charges following Wednesday's fentanyl-related overdose death in Hutch. Police say 32-year-old Cedrick Gardner the Second was arrested the same day on charges of distribution of a controlled substance causing death. Gardner reportedly was also hit with additional charges linked to his alleged possession of controlled substances and paraphernalia, as well as a ...

3 years ago
A convenience store chain which is based in Salina and has 10 locations across Kansas is working to help fill-up local community foodbanks. According to 24 /7 Stores, during the month of September, National Hunger Action Month, all ten of their locations across the state will collect monetary donations for local food banks at the register ...

3 years ago
Extra officers will be on patrol this weekend, specifically stressing safety, and looking for impaired drivers. Agencies across the state are participating in the  Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over effort. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, excessive speed, inattention, and impaired driving are leading causes of traffic crashes.  Troopers will be on the roadways enforcing ...

3 years ago
Kansas State University is helping students leap into degrees and careers in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and math thanks to a three-year grant awarded to the College of Education's Rural Education Center. Project LEAPES, an acronym for Learning, Exploration, and Application for Prospective Engineering Students, is a collaborative project made possible by a ...

3 years ago
A fire that started in a burn pit guts a camper just northeast of town. Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander tells KSAL News that a crew from Rural Fire District #5 was sent to the 1800 block of East Old 40 Highway on Wednesday afternoon just after 1pm to the report of a grass fire. Deputies say ...

3 years ago
Labor Day travel is anticipated to be way up compared to last year. According to AAA Kansas booking data, domestic travel this holiday weekend should be up 4 percent, while international travel will be up a whopping 44 percent. Drivers taking road trips this Labor Day weekend will likely see gas prices similar to last year. This ...

3 years ago
A Kansas newspaper reporter is filing a federal lawsuit against a police chief. Marion County Record reporter Deb Gruver is suing Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody, arguing that he didn't have the right to take her personal phone out of her hand. The incident took place when police raided the newspaper's offices and the home of ...