3 years ago
Cooler temperatures mean it is officially sweater weather in Kansas and time for fall festivities. For many, the truest indicator of autumn are the red, purple, yellow, orange and brown tree colors. The pigments in the plant determine the individual color changes, said Ward Upham, Kansas State University horticulture expert. “Foliage derives its normal green color ...

3 years ago
The newest drought monitor shows three-fourths of Kansas is now in a drought emergency. According to the Kansas Geological Survey, current drought conditions are on par with what the state saw between 2011 and 2012, meaning there are chances of significant decreases for parts of the Ogallala Aquifer, the biggest groundwater source for Southwest Kansas. The full ...

3 years ago
An all-terrain vehicle was stolen from Country Club Road sometime between Oct. 3 and 5. Saline County Sheriff's office tells KSAL Staff the 2017 black and blue polaris is valued at $2,700. It is a four door model, with custom chrome wheels/hubcaps. It has a black tilt dump bed and two spare white gas cans in ...

3 years ago
An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) stolen from a worksite was found just hours later in rural Saline County. The new Saline County jail facility construction is well underway in the 800 block of E. Pacific. A worker parked the red Polaris ATV at about 1:30 p.m. to continue working. When he returned only minutes later, he found ...

3 years ago
A trailer was broken into on S. Ninth St. and over $10,000 of stolen items are missing. Captain Jim Hughes of the Saline County Sheriff's office tells KSAL News that between Sept. 24 and Oct. 1st the trailer was broken into. Located in the 3300 block of S. Ninth St. the trailer was damaged when an ...

3 years ago
As a competition  featuring some of the best aerobatic pilots in the world is winding down in Salina, one of the most visible events is planned for Friday afternoon. The U.S. National Aerobatic Championships have been basing at the Salina Regional Airport all week. It began Sunday and ends on Friday. Some of the best aerobatic pilots ...

3 years ago
Police are investigating after a Dodge Ram was stolen from a Salina resident, hit a vehicle, and was abandoned in the 2400 block of Robin Road. Captain Paul Forrester of the Salina Police Department tells KSAL staff that the vehicle was first seen on W. Magnolia by I-135 around 6 p.m. The 2001 blue 1500 Dodge ...

3 years ago
The final candidate debate is held in the race for Kansas governor. Incumbent Laura Kelly and Republican challenger Derek Schmidt met in Johnson County yesterday to discuss several issues. Schmidt criticized Kelly for efforts to link him with former Kansas Governor Sam Brownback. Kelly highlighted efforts to fully fund schools and reform the foster care system. Kelly and ...

3 years ago
A couple wanted on outstanding warrants tried to hide in a woman's basement after leading Salina Police on a late night chase in a stolen SUV. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 41-year-old Dustin Reavis and 24-year-old Claire Base were taken into custody by four officers who entered a home in the 300 block ...

3 years ago
Salina Police are investigating the theft of multiple power tools. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that sometime between 7pm Monday and 8:30am Tuesday morning, someone removed tools from a Chevy Silverado truck that was parked in a driveway in the 200 block of N. 13th Street. Police say DeWalt brand drills, nail guns, skill saws and ...

3 years ago
It’s 4-H week across America and children are catching the spark of learning and growing through 4-H projects. Sarah Maass, District Extension Agent /4H Development tells KSAL News that caring adults that support the programs are essential for youth to achieve their potential. Maas added that now is the perfect time for new volunteers to add their ...