3 months ago
The Salina area continues to cleanup from the hail storm that pounded then area overnight Sunday into Monday. For those in the market for a vehicle, the inventory in Salina is greatly impacted, at least for the short term. An insurance adjuster was out at Marshall Motors Wednesday surveying damage. The company said every vehicle on the ...

3 months ago
The final touches are taking place in the basement of the Salina Public Library where construction crews have been working to re-imagine the space for Youth Services. Salina Public Library Director Melanie Hedgepeth joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a preview of what the remodel will mean to area kids. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Melanie-on-Youth-Space-26.mp3"][/audio]   Hedgepeth added the ...

3 months ago
A Northwest Kansas emergency dispatcher was arrested following an investigation into the physical abuse of children. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, ​September 4th the Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance after receiving a report of child abuse. ​At the time of the alleged abuse, the mother of the children, Jamie Keeney, 49, of ...

3 months ago
Noon Network AMBUCS hosted its Third Annual Amtryke Parade, bringing together Amtryke riders, their families, volunteers, and community partners for a joyful celebration of mobility and independence. So far this year, Noon Network AMBUCS has provided more than 20 Amtrykes to children and individuals in the Salina area. All riders who have received Amtrykes through the ...

3 months ago
A Belleville man has been arrested in connection with alleged child sex crimes in Dickinson County. In January of 2026, a case involving possible child sex crimes that occurred in approximately 2021 was referred to the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office by the Abilene Police Department. According to tjo the agency, an investigator with the Sheriff’s Office collected ...

3 months ago
The community is invited to share ideas and priorities for Salina’s next cultural plan by taking a brief public survey. According to Salina Arts & Humanities, the survey takes about 10 minutes, and responses will help guide arts and culture efforts in and around Salina. “The Big Picture Cultural Plan isn’t about any one organization, it’s about ...

3 months ago
An alert from the FLOCK camera system in Salina helps in the recovery of a stolen vehicle. According to Salina Police, at about 7:45 Wednesday night an officer got a FLOCK alert that a vehicle reported stolen out of Lindsborg on Sunday was in the area of 12th and Bishop in Salina. The vehicle was a ...

3 months ago
A broken foot sustained during a domestic incident prompts an arrest. Salina Police say at about midnight Wednesday officers responded to a physical domestic at a home in the 1400 block of Winona. Contact was made with a 29-year-old female who reported visiting the residence. While at the residence an argument ensued with 21-year-old Tajuanna Henderson. During ...

3 months ago
A Salina man was arrested after he allegedly fought with police, and staff at Salina Regional Health Center. According to Salina Police, at about 9:15 Tuesday morning officers responded to the 300 block of S. Broadway for a disturbance. Upon arrival officers made contact with Troy Duncan, age 40 of Salina. Duncan was identified as the ...

3 months ago
A bomb threat is under investigation at Great Bend High School. Officials say a reported bomb threat call yesterday was found to be baseless. Law enforcement conducted a thorough sweep and investigation of the school, and determined that there was no threat to security or safety.

3 months ago
Each spring, the City of Salina evaluates its long-term financing needs for capital projects that are completed or nearing completion. A series of actions by the City Commission over the past several years has shaped funding for the replacement of Fire Station No. 4. On Jan. 3, 2022, commissioners approved Resolution No. 21-8009, adopting the city’s ...