6 months ago
The Salina Police Department is warning the public about scammers that are impersonating SPD officials. According to Captain Jim Feldman, police have received reports of scam phone calls and texts impersonating the Salina Police Department and Salina Municipal Court. These scams threaten legal action and demand payment for missed court appearances or alleged unpaid fines. Police are reminding ...

6 months ago
The city of Wichita is planning to spend millions of dollars on street maintenance. City leaders announced yesterday that nearly 16-million dollars will be spent on street maintenance by 2026. Mayor Lily Wu says construction is a sign of investment in infrastructure and listening to residents' concerns.

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Five teenagers are under arrest following a shooting in Newton. Police were called to an apartment complex in the 12-hundred-block of East Broadway on Wednesday and later found a teen boy suffering from gunshot wounds at another location. The teen was treated at a hospital and later arrested. The five boys, all age 17, face various charges ...

6 months ago
Salina Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man who was caught on camera trying to break into multiple buildings. It's the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say  Oon the evening of Sunday, July 6th, a person was observed in the area of the 600 block of Barney St. attempting ...

6 months ago
A parade down Santa Fe Thursday evening kicked off the fun and festivities of  a re-imagined  Tri-Rivers Fair. A crowd gathered to wave, cheer, and gather candy from the wide variety of colorful, and sometimes loud entries. Participants and bystanders enjoyed a pleasant evening of mild temperatures. Traditionally held during the first full week of August, ...

6 months ago
The longest rail-trail project in Kansas has been nominated to the Rails to Trails Conservancy’s (RTC) Hall of Fame. According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks the Flint Hills Trail State Park has been nominated.  Since 2007, RTC’s Hall of Fame has honored America’s outstanding trails, recognized for their scenic value, use, amenities, historical ...

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Salina Regional Health Center has received recertification as a Primary Stroke Center from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). According to the hospital, the certification comes as validation of the hospital’s efforts to enhance stroke care for the region following a thorough verification process. Salina Regional first became certified as a Primary Stroke Center in 2017 ...

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It's that time of year again where 'purple ribbon' pie is available at the 4-H Building in Salina. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/pricket-1.mp3"][/audio]   Robyn Pricket with Boldly Go 4-H Club in Salina joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at a number of exciting events members are taking part in this week. From rocketry projects to dairy ...

6 months ago
A special enforcement effort involving several agencies prompted multiple citations and several arrests at an area lake. According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, On July 19th Kansas Game Wardens partnered with Kansas State Park Rangers, Public Lands officers, and the Geary County Sheriff’s Office to coordinate a special enforcement selective at Milford Reservoir ...

6 months ago
Salina City Commissioners this week green-lighted upgrades to two Salina parks. Kenwood Park and Bill Burke Park will both see new playground installations, with a combined investment of nearly $200,000 aimed at improving recreational spaces for local families. Kenwood Park will receive a new playground structure to replace its aging 36-year-old equipment. The project, budgeted at ...

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Police are looking for burglars who stole items from a Salina restaurant. Police say on Wednesday at about 11:00 AM, officers made contact with employees of La Casita, 1601 W. Crawford, in reference to a burglary. Employees reported finding a storage shed behind the building had a lock forced open. Once the suspect entered the building multiple ...