4 years ago
A Salina man has been arrested after refusing to stop for an officer in pursuit early Friday morning. Mason Barnes, 21, is facing possible charges that include, among others, interference with law enforcement, endangering a child, driving while suspended and many traffic violations. Salina Police Capt. Gary Hanus tells KSAL News that at 1:18 a.m., an officer ...

4 years ago
Salina Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect caught on camera in an attempted armed robbery. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on Tuesday, February 8th, at 11:03 PM officers were sent to the Pilot Travel Center at 1944 N. 9th street regarding an ...

4 years ago
Two suspects are behind bars in Concordia following Wednesday's police chase in north central Kansas. Local police say it all started shortly after noon when officers pulled over a pickup pulling a trailer. At some point during that confrontation, the vehicle took off, prompting officers to give chase. A suspect in the vehicle reportedly fired at police, ...

4 years ago
The Kansas Wesleyan University Music Department is getting a $500,000 donation. According to the school, Gus and Hannah Applequist are making a $500,000 donation to the KWU Power of AND Campaign. The gift is one of the early donations for phase two of the campaign, and it will be directed towards the university’s Music program. “Hannah and ...

4 years ago
Throughout the day on Thursday the Smoky Hill River Festival’s social media accounts announced multiple acts coming to the 46th annual Smoky Hill River Festival this June 9-12. According to the organization, featured on the stage and roving across shady Oakdale Park, Festival entertainment is a key part of this year’s epic arts party. “Entertainment this ...

4 years ago
Salina Public Schools are relaxing some COVID protocols beginning Monday, including masking requirements. According to USD 305, Salina Public Schools is beginning a Test to Know program and optional masking on Monday, February 21. USD 305’s Test to Know is a service to help students and staff know if it is safe to be at school. Students and ...

4 years ago
A Kansas college is studying the availability and accessibility of retail goods and services in small towns in portions of the state. The Kansas Small Business Development Center at Fort Hays State University is set to conduct a study on the availability and accessibility of retail goods and services in northwest and north central Kansas. According to ...

4 years ago
Crews continue to ready the new Saline County Jail site before steel framework can be added to the project. Authorities have been fine tuning the design and construction of how jail cells will look and work in the new facility by spending time in a plywood mockup version of the space. County Administrator Phillip Smith Hanes tells ...

4 years ago
We have all heard about various scams involving taking advantage of the elderly. There is currently a new rip-off for which Kansas residents should be on high alert. According to the Kansas Bail Agents Association, recently a Manhattan woman was contacted by someone who she thought was a legitimate bail bondsmen. The predators called the unsuspecting ...

4 years ago
There have been 2 new COVID deaths in Saline County since Monday and 33 new COVID cases. According to the Saline County Health Department, there are currently 206 active cases in the community. Salina Regional Health Center reports that 18 patients require hospitalization related to COVID-19. There have been 206 COVID related deaths overall. An additional 102 people were ...

4 years ago
City street crews are prepared for a variety of possible inclement weather. According to the City of Salina, heavy rain and snow is forecasted to begin late tonight, February 16, and into the early morning of Thursday, February 17. These rains are forecasted to be followed by rapidly falling temperatures, transition from rain to sleet, and ...