5 months ago
A longtime Salina auto body repair business celebrated a rebrand Thursday afternoon. Staff, family, friends, and the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Blue Coat Ambassadors gathered to celebrate the transition of Crossroads Collision, located at 1334 N Ohio St, into Dacus Auto Body and Collision Repair. Dacus is a family-owned business, owned by Chris and Kena Dacus. Kena ...

5 months ago
Curry Sexton was a big time playmaker for the K-State Wildcats during his years at wide receiver in Manhattan. Now the Kansas native is making big plays for student-athletes as he builds relationships with businesses and athletes through Wildcat NIL. Curry joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra on Thursday and says NIL has grown to ...

5 months ago
The artistry of leathercraft takes center stage in Salina this week as the International Federation of Leather Guilds  2025 Show comes to Tony’s Pizza Event Center. According to the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, this annual event brings together some of the world’s most talented leather artists, craftsmen, and enthusiasts for a multi-day celebration of creativity, ...

5 months ago
A Salina man is facing charges for allegedly battering his girlfriend at a local nightclub. According to Captain Jim Hughes with the Saline County Sheriff's Office, 36-year-old Elier Ricardo Diaz-Brito was arrested for an incident that occurred at the Shady Lady's Gentleman Club on West Old 40 Hwy around 2am on Thursday. Deputies report the 33-year-old woman ...

5 months ago
A new deputy is on patrol at the Saline County Sheriff’s Office. According to the agency, back in June K9 Ali partnered with Deputy Craig Norris. They completed their initial certification, and have been working together since then. K9 Ali is a Belgian Malinois. She has a very outgoing personality and at 53 pounds she is much ...

5 months ago
Ahead of the upcoming general election, a candidate forum is planned in Salina this weekend. You can meet the candidates during a forum planned for Sunday in downtown Salina at the Watson Room inside the Stiefel Theatre. The forum, hosted by the League of Women Voters, will include candidates running for the three open City Commission  ...

5 months ago
The Salvation Army of Salina is launching a program to help local veterans. The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program is dedicated to helping local veterans and their families find stability, hope, and a place to call home. According to the organization, the SSVF program is designed for veterans who are homeless or facing housing ...

5 months ago
Overcharging your phone while you sleep could lead to a house fire. Matt Rittel, Fire Inspector for the Salina Fire Department joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at fire prevention ideas. Rittel says it's no joke - keeping your phone plugged in overnight could lead to a dangerous situation known as thermal ...

5 months ago
A Salina man was taken into custody after allegedly threatening family members with a knife. According to Lt. Andrew Zeigler, on Tuesday around 2pm officers responded to the 1400 block of Pawnee Avenue, to the report of a domestic dispute and a 60-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis. Police arrested Saladin Bass for swinging a knife ...

5 months ago
Police use a 6-wheeled remote to find a man who broke into a Salina home. Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that just before 6am Tuesday, a resident heard glass breaking as someone burst through the door in a home in the 500 block of Jupiter Avenue. They exited the house and called authorities. Cops drove ...

5 months ago
This past Saturday, the Kansas State University Marching Band hosted their annual Central States Marching Festival in Bill Snyder Family Stadium. According to the K-State School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, thousands of high school students and spectators enjoyed the performances of 40-high school bands, with a finale performed by The Pride of Wildcat Land marching ...