4 years ago
Several people are under arrest following a warrant sweep in Barton County. The Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Great Bend Police and Barton County Sheriff's Office conducted a joint operation last Friday in an effort to find wanted suspects. Nine people were arrested during the nine-hour long operation on charges including parole violations and drug ...

4 years ago
A group of soldiers from Fort Riley are deploying to train in the west coast. According to the Army, the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division heads to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California for a month-long training rotation to test their unit in an austere environment. “The Dagger Brigade is excited about ...

4 years ago
Severe winter weather is expected to take aim at much of the Midwest starting late Tuesday and lasting a few days, so emergency management professionals are urging residents and business owners to be ready for everything from snow to icy roads and possible power outages. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, officials from the National ...

4 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan’s DECA team continued its impressive winning streak at the recent state meet, held Jan. 28 at Tabor College in Hillsboro. It was the fifth consecutive year that KWU finished as the top team in the state. This year, KWU matched up against the likes of the University of Kansas, Fort Hays State University, Tabor ...

4 years ago
There have been 169 new COVID cases in Saline County since Friday and no new deaths. According to the Saline County Health Department, there are currently 2,461 active cases in the community. Salina Regional Health Center reports that 24 patients require hospitalization related to COVID-19. There have been 197 COVID related deaths overall. The Saline County Health Department is ...

4 years ago
Over $15,000 in Horizons Grant funding has been awared. The Salina Arts & Humanities Foundation has approved $15,725 in Horizons Grants for cultural organizations and local artists. The grants were juried and scored by professional panelists with expertise in the granting areas. According to the organization, Horizons Grants support initiatives that demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence ...

4 years ago
A Salina woman has been arrested after crashing her vehicle into the backyard of a residence Saturday night. Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that just after 11 p.m., officers were sent to 2058 Highland for reports of a vehicle that had crashed through a fence and into the backyard. Officers located an unoccupied 2004 ...

4 years ago
A Salina man reporting his stolen bike Sunday night was arrested after the discovery of existing warrants in his name. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the theft victim, 38-year-old Troy Helzer, reported he had a black and white electric bike parked at Clark and Walnut. He left the area for a few ...

4 years ago
The Chamber Orchestra of the Smoky Valley is planning its next concert. According to the organization, supported by Bethany College and the Lindsborg Arts Council, the chamber orchestra is an auditioned, regional ensemble of professional musicians that includes not only some Bethany faculty members, but players from Wichita, Salina, and Hutchinson as well. Seeking to educate and ...

4 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan will begin its annual Black History Month celebration with a gospel brunch. According to the school the brunch is planned for Saturday, Feb. 5 in Muir Gym on campus. The event gets underway at 10 a.m., and the community is encouraged to attend. A goodwill donation of $10 is requested, but KWU students can use ...

4 years ago
A large, green ogre will soon come to life in Salina. Salina South’s Performing Arts Department will present Shrek, the Musical this  Thursday, February 3rd at 7:00 pm, and Saturday, February 5th, at 2:00 & 7:00 pm in South High’s auditorium. According to the school, Shrek the Musical is a one-of-a-kind, hilarious fairy tale in which curses ...