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4 people die after semi collides with minivan in Kansas
Authorities say four people died after a semi collided with a minivan in western Kansas while trying to pass another truck. The Wichita Eagle reports (http://bit.ly/2mcMc4U) the crash happened Saturday...
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Sheriff, mother investigated for possible voter fraud
The Douglas County Sheriff is being investigated for helping his mother obtain a ballot to vote even though she may live in another county, but his actions may not violate Kansas law. The Lawrence...
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Dry, Warm Weather in Kansas Sparks Fears of Drought
Unusually warm and dry weather in February is stoking fears of another drought. The Wichita Eagle reports the average temperature this month in Wichita has been more than 8 degrees above normal, with...
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New Tornado Sirens Going Up
A project to upgrade the City of Salina's outdoor warning siren system is on the homestretch - and under budget according to Hannah Stambaugh, Director of Saline County Emergency Management. "Right now...
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Kansas Lawmakers Consider Legalizing Medical Marijuana
Kansas lawmakers are considering legalizing medical marijuana for certain medical conditions. The Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee heard the bill Monday. If it passes, Kansas would join 28...
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Search for Teenager Whose Boat Capsized in Douglas County
Authorities are searching for a 17-year-old who was on a boat that capsized at the Douglas County Lake. The Douglas County Sheriff's office says a second 17-year-old boy in the boat resurfaced and was...
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Lawmakers Wary of Projected School Spending Savings
Kansas legislators are skeptical of estimates for projected savings in spending on public schools included in Republican Gov. Sam Brownback's budget proposals. The debate over the numbers came as...
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School Seatbelt Effort Begins
Law enforcement are stepping efforts beginning this week on seatbelt enforcement around schools. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, they along with other law enforcement agencies are participating...
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Kansas Honor Flight Surprised With Donation
A group that takes Kansas war veterans on trips to Washington D.C. is celebrating a new donation. Kansas Honor Flight was expecting a check for $5,000 from Allmetal Recycling. But a big response to...
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Swim Marathon to Benefit Make-A-Wish
A group of area high school students are planning to work together to swim 100 miles this weekend in a effort to raise money for an organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening...
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Bomb Threat Leads to Arrest
A Salina man was arrested after investigators linked him to a phoned-in bomb threat at his place of employment. Officers took 34-year-old Michael Norris into custody on Saturday after he allegedly used...
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Pursuit Reached Speeds of 98-MPH
Sheriff's deputies locate and arrest a teen from Minneapolis after an early Monday morning chase in northwest Saline County. Sheriff Roger Soldan says 16-year-old Daniel Burd was found on the Rolling...
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Salina Police Log 2-21-17
Police are investigating after a camera and a bag full accessories was taken from the KWU student center on Thursday around 5:45pm. Police say a woman from Arlington, Ks was on campus to watch a...
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Wallet Burned after Soda Purchase
A security alert from a Salina man's debit card company sends him looking for the thief who stole his wallet. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that just after midnight on Sunday, Michael Malcuit...
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Kansas House Votes to Restore Teacher Tenure
The Kansas House has taken a step to restore guaranteed teacher tenure after GOP lawmakers ended it in 2014. The House gave first-round approval Tuesday after Prairie Village Democratic Rep. Jerry...
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County Talks Tires; Building Authority Talks Guns
Among other things on Tuesday, Saline County Commissioners discussed possibly beginning an effort to recycle tires. Meanwhile, the City-County Building Authority discussed concealed carry of weapons in...
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Students Awarded KWU Highest Scholarship
Two high school seniors, including one from Salina, have been awarded the highest scholarship available at Kansas Wesleyan University. According to the school, Elie Truhe, from Salina High School...
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Governor to Veto Budget Bill
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback says he will veto a bipartisan bill that would roll back personal income tax cuts he's championed to help balance the state budget. The conservative Republican governor...
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Abilene Basketball Teams Clinch Share of NCKL Crowns
The Abilene High School basketball teams wrapped up the regular season with a pair of wins at Chapman Tuesday night. The Cowgirls defeated the Lady Irish for a 17th straight time with a 42-23...
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Name Change For Salina Bi-Center
The Salina Bicentennial Center is no more. Following a special meeting early Wednesday morning, Salina city officials hosted a media conference at the facility to announce a name change. It is now...
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