3 years ago
A man from Utah was hurt in a single-vehicle crash near Salina late Saturday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 39-year-old Walter Cooke from Pleasant Grove, Utah, was driving a 2022 Toyota Prius headed west on Interstate 70. He veered to the left, and struck a bridge. The car then spun around, crossed over to ...

3 years ago
Over 800 runners from 30 states combined with over 125 volunteers combined to make the inaugural  Salina Crossroads Marathon, Half Marathon, Family Fun Run/Walk, and Team Relays a big success. The event kicked off at 7:55a.m. with an epic electric guitar performance of the National Anthem by Howard Mahan. The marathon, half marathon, and team relays ...

3 years ago
A Kansas State University program is ready to help Kansans considering starting a business or who have a business ready to scale with some valuable help and a chance for some funding. According to KSU, the K-State Accelerator, hosted by the College of Business Administration, is accepting applications now. The Accelerator is specifically intended for early-stage ...

3 years ago
The Georgetown Santas will return for the 24th year of their annual event. The group of neighbors have become a popular mainstay in Salina in the days leading up to Christmas each year. Each year they Santa suit up on Georgetown Road in East Salina, handing out candy and popcorn and spreading Christmas cheer. The group ...

3 years ago
A new list of Salina’s Most Wanted is online. The first weekend of each month a new list of Salina’s most wanted is released. The November list is online now. Those on the new list are wanted for crimes which include among others fleeing and eluding, criminal sodomy, indecent liberties with a child, computer crimes, burglary, felony ...

3 years ago
Efforts are underway to construct the World's Largest Belt Buckle, a new roadside attraction, in Abilene. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, local artist Jason Lahr of Fluters Creek Metal Works is constructing the buckle. Lahr is also known for his work on the Abilene Cowboy at Abilene High School, Lumber House and Dickinson ...

3 years ago
A “Stars” studded summer and fall has proponents of the Choose Saline County rewards program eager to share its virtues entering holiday shopping. Results are just beginning to shine. The local loyalty enhancement uses federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, awarding Saline Stars to consumers for their patronage of participating businesses in Saline County. In ...

3 years ago
A man from Assaria is behind bars after allegedly handcuffing his wife to a pole in the couple's basement. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 38-year-old Kevin M. Walden was arrested at his workplace Thursday after his wife reached out to a neighbor for help in the 100 block of E 4th Street ...

3 years ago
Matching yesterday's national trend, gas prices are up slightly in the Sunflower State. As reported by Triple-A, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded rose slightly in Kansas on Thursday to three dollars, 37 cents, this as the corresponding national figure also rose, settling at just under three bucks, 78 cents. The lowest prices at ...

3 years ago
A Salina man was hit by a car while riding his electric bike. Police say the 27-year-old was thrown onto the hood of a 2016 Ford Fusion after being struck near the intersection of Norton and Russell. The man was transported to the hospital for treatment and was later released. No citations have been issued ...

3 years ago
Fire crews are containing an oil tank fire on Schilling Road, east of Ohio after lightning struck the tank Friday morning. The Saline County Sheriff's Office reports the tank is near Johnson Sand and is being monitored by Rural Fire District #5. No injuries were reported.