4 years ago
A routine traffic stop led to a later arrest of a man involved in a domestic disturbance. Salina Police Sgt. Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that at 2:23 Monday morning, an officer pulled a vehicle over for a faulty tag light. The driver fled on foot, and the officer lost sight of the suspect after a ...

4 years ago
A case involving a burglary, drugs and fleeing police has led to the arrest of a Salina man. Payton Rice, 26, was arrested Monday for requested charges of criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, burglary, domestic battery and possession of marijuana among many others. Police Sgt. Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that the incidents ...

4 years ago
A strain of avian flu is found in McPherson County. The Kansas Department of Agriculture says that the highly pathogenic avian influenza cases were discovered in a commercial turkey flock. People involved with poultry production are being advised to review their biosecurity procedures to ensure the health of their birds.

4 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan will host its final art and design exhibit of 2021-22 beginning this week, when the Senior Showcase and Student Display kicks off. Admission is free. According to the school, the showcase portion of the exhibit will focus on the work of four seniors – Emily Monson, Ryann Kats, Tanner Dauner and Laurie Moravec – ...

4 years ago
The United States Postal Service Creed reads "neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds". The McPherson Post office can add the passing of time to that creed. A World War II era postcard that was sent in the mail over 75 years ...

4 years ago
Bethany College has received a charitable contribution  of $25,000 from the Patterson Family Foundation. The Lindsborg school says this will be the first time Bethany College has received a grant from this Foundation. These funds will help President Mauch’s current work to establish partnerships to expand programs and opportunities for area high school students The Patterson Family ...

4 years ago
The City of Salina is planning another free landfill event, coupled with a cleanup day powered by volunteers. Saturday, April 30th volunteers willing to put in a half-day of work are being recruited to help make Salina a better place to live. People of all ages are needed to roll up their sleeves and tackle a ...

4 years ago
An arrest was made after a Salina woman allegedly tried to escape police Friday evening. Sgt. Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that at 5:05, an officer went to the Days Inn, located at 407 W. Diamond Drive, to get more information from a subject involved in a domestic dispute. The subject, identified as 39-year-old Marilyn Sidener of ...

4 years ago
Two related burglaries at a storage unit in Salina add up to about $8,500 in losses. Police Sgt. Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that over the course of Saturday night, two incidents occurred at Access Storage, located at 1433 N. Ninth Street. The first involved a blue 1997 Chevrolet Suburban that was parked in the lot ...

4 years ago
Salina Police are searching for a hit and run suspect that left some damage behind in a convenience store parking lot. Sgt. Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that Saturday morning around 3:40, a silver 2006 Chervrolet Silverado left the Kwik Shop parking lot, located at 1727 W. Crawford, at a high rate of speed. The vehicle then ...

4 years ago
A motorcyclist who was ejected from his bike in an accident Saturday evening was taken to Wichita for life-threatening injuries. Kevin Redetzke, 44, was northbound in the 100 block of Broadway in Salina around 5 p.m. when his motorcycle hit a 2006 GMC Envoy that pulled out in front of him. Police Sgt. Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL ...