4 months ago
The Salina Fire Department is reorganizing its command staff and chief officers, and has made multiple promotions within its ranks. According to the agency, the promotions reinforce the department’s commitment to leadership development, operational readiness, and service to the community. As part of the reorganization, the following promotions become effective Monday, January 12th: Chris Stansberry — promoted ...

4 months ago
A woman from California was killed in a two-vehicle crash on a highway in Ellsworth County Friday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 54-year-old Stephanie Stevens from Rio Vista, California, was driving a Chevrolet Equinox on K-14 Highway.  The SUV began to spin counterclockwise and was struck head-on by an on-coming Ford F 350 pickup ...

4 months ago
Tumbleweeds have taken over some areas of the High Plains of Kansas. They thrive so well that they are part of the culture of the West. But this ample supply of blowing weeds can hurt farm yields, wreak havoc on neighborhoods and cause fire dangers. A minor but significant character in old western movies: the tumbleweed. ...

4 months ago
A new round of funding is available for rural communities to upgrade downtown business signs, making them more attractive and modern while preserving historic character. According to the Kansas Department of Commerce, funding is available via Supporting Innovative Growth through New Signage (SIGNS) grant opportunities, building on the program’s inaugural year in 2025 with several updates ...

5 months ago
With the Kansas Legislative session beginning next week in Topeka, State Representative Steven Howe, District 71 joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at a range of issues facing the state. Howe shared a letter he penned to Speaker Dan Hawkins ahead of the session regarding Star Bonds and says he believes ...

5 months ago
Tips are being sought in connection with a recent burglary. The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, on Sunday, December 28th,at approximately 1:32 AM, deputies responded to a residential automatic burglar alarm at 209 W Golf Link RD. Unknown person(s) attempted to enter the residence ...

5 months ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating a storage burglary northwest of Salina. According to Sheriff Roger Soldan, equipment for maintaining a water system were stolen from a Conex container in the 7500 block of W. Remington Road. Deputies say a fusion machine for joining water pipes, an air compressor and a number of hand tools were ...

5 months ago
The Kansas Humane Society is looking for a new leader. The organization announced yesterday that Chief Executive Officer Aaron Walker has resigned. No reason for Walker's departure was given. The board of directors have appointed Chief Financial Officer Michelle Lee as interim CEO.

5 months ago
A Larned couple is charged with financial mistreatment and elder abuse. Sixty-four-year-old Jeffery Bates and 62-year-old Sandi Bates appeared in court yesterday morning in Pawnee County. The alleged crimes took place between July 2015 and December 2022.

5 months ago
Record breaking rainfall Thursday could give way to light snow on Friday. Rain that began early Thursday in Salina, and persisted throughout the day, set a January 8th record. According to the National Weather Service, 1.28 inches of rain fell. More rain is possible on Friday, and may change to snow. Rain will gradually transition to light snow ...

5 months ago
 A guest artist will host a couple of events at Kansas Wesleyan University. According to KWU, pianist Tony Lu will return to Kansas Wesleyan for a recital and a day of master classes Jan. 23 and 24. The next day, he will conduct master classes, offering students an invaluable opportunity to learn from an experienced and ...