3 years ago
Some Kansas communities are scrambling as ongoing drought threatens their drinking water. After more than a year of drought, some heartland towns are searching for new sources of drinking water and restricting usage. James Rainbolt typically can tackle most problems at his rural water plant with some extra time or money. But he can’t fix this. “I just ...

3 years ago
A fund has been established for a family who lost a mother and two sons to carbon monoxide poisoning in McPherson County over the weekend. According to the McPherson County Sheriff's Office, first responders were called to the Inman motocross track on Saturday for a report of three deceased persons in a camper. Members of the ...

3 years ago
The uniqueness of a Salina area nature sanctuary, and changes taking place at it, will be the focus of a presentation in Salina. The Smoky Hills Audubon organization will present two speakers for the group’s September program. The uniqueness of the sanctuary and changes currently taking place will be the focus. According to Smoky Hills Audubon Society, ...

3 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan will host its second annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony as part of the school's homecoming events. According to KWU, all veterans will receive a small token of appreciation. Numerous elected officials, active-duty servicemen, local law enforcement, and representatives from approximately 20 veterans and advocacy groups are expected to attend. By registering for the event before Oct. ...

3 years ago
Hundreds of people in Salina were up bright and early Saturday morning, lacing up their shoes. They ran, or walked, "Fe For a Cure, in support of cancer patients at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center. Organizers say there were 791 registered participants including runners, walkers and couch potatoes pledging their support to patients undergoing treatment at ...

3 years ago
A scholarship was awarded this week to honor a Salina South High School student who would have been celebrating her 26th birthday had her life not been ended by senseless gun violence. MaKenna Golden is this year’s recipient of the Allie Saum Scholarship. MaKenna Golden was homeschooled for the entirety of her education through 12th grade. ...

3 years ago
A Salina woman is facing charges that could include assault and disorderly conduct after an altercation near a Dillons grocery store. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that officers were sent to the 1200 block of W. Crawford Thursday night around 9:45pm after 41-year-old Tessa Wiedow allegedly made threats against a couple of females outside ...

3 years ago
A Salina woman is facing numerous charges including DUI after she allegedly entered a home and told the residents she was an undercover cop. Police Captain Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that 49-year-old Wyona Marshall was placed in a body wrap Thursday evening after a number of events led to her arrest. Police say around 2pm Thursday, ...

3 years ago
Authorities are investigating after tools and fishing tackle were stolen from a car stored on a towing company's lot. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that sometime between September 11th and 12th, someone entered the lot at A&A Towing on North Ohio, broke the window on a 2014 Mazda CX5 and stole a number ...

3 years ago
The fall turkey hunting season in Kansas has been suspended. According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, beginning this fall, Kansas will have no fall turkey hunting season due to declining populations at state and regional levels. The difficult decision was arrived at by members of the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission after hearing ...

3 years ago
Salina Police are looking for the driver of a BMW who led authorities on three high-speed pursuits early Friday, before crashing and abandoning the car. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that around 2:35am a patrol officer noticed the suspicious behavior of a driver in a white, BMW. The officer turned to follow the car in ...