4 years ago
A couple returns home from vacation to discover their house in east Salina was hit by a burglar. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that sometime between August 4th and the 9th, someone entered a home in the 500 block of Claremont Drive and stole two Apple iPads, a couple of diamond rings, a pair ...

4 years ago
Salina Police are investigating the theft of a Chevy pickup. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that sometime between 2:30pm Tuesday and 4:40am Wednesday morning someone dove off in a 2003 Chevy Silverado with Kansas plate OOBEC. Police say the the maroon and silver truck was parked in the 400 block of Irene and is valued ...

4 years ago
School bus drivers in Hutchinson are getting a pay bump. The Hutchinson School Board has approved the increase after the school district requested a six-point-one percent pay increase. Officials say the pay raise will help Durham School Services stay competitive in hiring drivers, mechanics and administrative staff.

4 years ago
The largest wheat protein plant in North America is now open in Kansas. Governor Laura Kelly was on hand yesterday for the grand opening of the Amber Wave plant in Phillipsburg. The company specializes in food ingredients, sustainable agriculture and low-carbon fuels. Amber Wave is investing more than 250-million-dollars into the plant and creating 60 new jobs.

4 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is requesting felony theft charges against two Salina men following an investigation of a theft from Pestinger Heating and Air. Captain Jim Hughes tells KSAL News that staff at Pestingers on East Avenue A were reviewing surveillance video and discovered that on Monday evening someone had removed four copper coils and ...

4 years ago
A week ago a constitutional proposition known as Value Them Both failed to gain the necessary support from Kansas voters in the primary election.  Like many supporters of the amendment, I was surprised and disappointed with the results of this endeavor. While it is tempting to speculate on the reasons this proposition failed or spend time ...

4 years ago
The public is invited to a free artist reception at Salina Art Center on Thursday of this week from 5-7 pm, with artist Mike Miller giving remarks at 6pm. According to the Art Center, Grains of Sand by Mike Miller is on display until September 4, 2022 at Salina Art Center, 242 S. Santa Fe. Gallery hours are ...

4 years ago
Volunteers are being sought to help with the Smoky Hill Museum's biggest event of the year. According to the organization, the Street Fair is coming up on September 24th this year. The Smoky Hill Museum needs over 60 volunteers to help put on this free community event. Volunteer opportunities abound. Volunteers should be high school age ...

4 years ago
A round table discussion focused on the federally approved Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and its potential funding opportunities for North Central Kansas has been announced. According to the organization, the meeting will be August 16 in Salina at the Visit Salina Annex located at 120 W. Ash Street from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Advance registration is ...

4 years ago
Authorities in New Mexico have identified remains found 37-years-ago as a missing teen from Kansas. According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, on March 10th, 1985, the Doña Ana County New Mexico Sheriff’s Office (DASO) received a call from local hunters regarding possible human remains that were found near the Mountain Bell Telephone ...

4 years ago
Saline & Ottawa Counties 28th Judicial District Community Corrections has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for clients. According to Saline County, NACo recognized the 28th Judicial District Community Corrections for implementing a technology program called UPTrust. In ...