4 years ago
A Salina man arrested for theft -  is now facing additional charges after he allegedly headbutted an officer outside police headquarters. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that around 12:40am Wednesday, police responded to an alarm at Airgas located at 300 North 7th Street. Police say 20-year-old Michael Gonzalez smashed a glass door at the business to ...

4 years ago
A crowd gathered at Jerry Ivey Park on Wednesday morning to honor fallen officers from the Salina Police Department, Saline County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies. Police Chief Brad Nelson and Mayor Trent Davis spoke at the memorial. Davis talked about what the fallen officers mean to their families and community and the responsibility ...

4 years ago
Salina’s only full-time family and women’s shelter has a new leader. Darrell Burgoon is the new Ashby House Director. According to Ashby House, Burgoon has been in public service for the 34 years, 20 years as a teacher and a coach and 14 years as an administrator. The last ten years he served as Principal at ...

4 years ago
A popular summer attraction will not open in El Dorado this year. The city of El Dorado announced yesterday that its municipal pool will not open this summer because of an electrical grounding issue. The city plans to conduct an assessment of the pool before determining possible repairs. City spray parks will open as scheduled on May ...

4 years ago
A long-time Salina radio personality has passed away. Nancy Hodges passed away Tuesday afternoon following a battle with leukemia. The 88-year-old Hodges was heard on KSAL's "Friendly Fire" for nearly 14 years. Hodges was the co-host of the show from October 31st, 2005, through August 2nd, of 2019. On her last show Hodges said she enjoyed her ...

4 years ago
Oakdale Park was filled with purple as Kansas State's Catbacker Summer Tour made a stop in Salina on Tuesday. Head football coach Chris Klieman, Athletic Director Gene Taylor, Willie the Wildcat and the "Voice of the Wildcats" Wyatt Thompson were among those in attendance alongside about 15 KSU student athletes and alumni representatives. Wildcat fans sat around ...

4 years ago
A popular treasure hunt type event in the days leading up to the Smoky Hill River Festival is back. The 2022 Festival Medallion Quest begins Wednesday. According to Salina Arts & Humanities, the first Medallion Quest clue will be shared live from the steps of the Smoky Hill Museum at 211 West Iron Ave., at 4 p.m. ...

4 years ago
Our Spring, Summer warm-up in Kansas means it's time to enjoy more time outdoors in the sunshine. Dr. Todd Zerger, Optometrist with Eye Care Associates in Salina stopped into the KSAL Morning News Extra on Tuesday with a reminder to not only use sunscreen for your skin - but to protect your eyes from the sun's ...

4 years ago
A Salina man has been taken into custody stemming from an attempted traffic stop that led to a quick pursuit Monday night. Earnest Skillern, 57, is facing requested charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a stimulant with intent to distribute and flee and elude among other charges. Police Capt. Paul Forrester ...

4 years ago
A vehicle with some valuable possessions was taken from a hotel parking lot in Salina over the course of Sunday night. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that between Sunday at 10 p.m. and Monday at 7:30 a.m., a silver 2014 Dodge Journey was taken from the Days Inn, located at 407 W. Diamond ...

4 years ago
The United States Congress and President of the United States have designated the week of May 15th - May 21st as National Police week. The City of Salina will honor the valor, service, and sacrifice of its peace officers and those of other agencies locally and nationwide.  Four Salina officers have given their lives in the ...