15 minutes ago
Storm debris and yard waste may not be openly burned within the City of Salina under city ordinance. Following recent storms, residents are reminded not to burn branches, leaves, brush, or other yard waste. Open burning creates a fire risk, especially during dry or windy conditions, and smoke or visible flames are often reported to 911 ...

2 hours ago
Salina is taking a break from the broken limbs and branches for a breath of fresh air and a blast of art and music at this year's Smoky Hill River Festival. Kansas City's folk-rock band the "Swallowtails" gave music fans a new sound to groove to - the oboe. The woodwind gives the four piece band its ...

4 hours ago
Another Saline County Jail inmate undergoing court ordered treatment has escaped. According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office On May Phoenix Ryan Leonard, an inmate being held in the Saline County Jail, was taken to a treatment facility in Winfield and released to staff of  a treatment center. This was per a Saline County District Court ...

8 hours ago
Salina Police are seeking tips in a case involving the theft of several hundred dollars of  trading cards. The case is the latest Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to police, on Tuesday, May 26th , at about 11:15 AM, a male suspect entered Rebecca Janes’s, 115 N. Santa Fe. While in the store took ...

10 hours ago
Preliminary results from the 2026 Project Salina effort are promising. According to organizers so far in 2026 the Salina community has donated more than 18,000 food items and contributed over $105,000 in cash donations, with cash is still coming in. While food donation totals were slightly lower than last year, the generosity shown through cash donations has ...

12 hours ago
Volunteer debris cleanup and chainsaw crews are continuing work across Saline County following the severe weather that moved through the area late Monday. According to Saline County Emergency Management, residents may notice that crews are working at one property while another nearby property is still waiting. Work assignments are based on when a request was received, ...

12 hours ago
A large crowd gathered in Salina’s Oakdale Park Thursday to be a part of the official opening event of the 2026 Smoky Hill River Festival. The 41st SM Hanson Festival Jam officially started the 50th annual party in the park. The Jam wasn’t scheduled to start until 6:00. But there were fans waiting when the gates ...

12 hours ago
There is much to celebrate this weekend at The Salvation Army of Salina. According to the organization Lt. Luke Hursh will be officially promoted to the rank of Captain.  Captain-designate Luke Hursh and his wife, Major Patricia Salas, have faithfully served as Salvation Army officers and pastors in Salina since June 2021. During their time in the community, ...

1 day ago
A woman on the June list of Salina’s Most Wanted has been arrested. According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, the latest arrest is Sara Heigele. She was wanted for felony theft and criminal use of a financial card. Since the Most Wanted program began back in July of 2000, thanks to tips from the public, 3,995 criminals ...

1 day ago
New Saline County Administrator Matt Stiles has been on the job just long enough to see a catastrophic hailstorm and historic wind event blow through Salina. Stiles began his new position in April and joined in the KSAL Morning News Extra today - and says in both circumstances he's been impressed with the ability of City ...

1 day ago
A driver is being sought after abandoning a vehicle following a police pursuit. According to Salina Police, just after 2:00 Wednesday afternoon, an officer observed a white Hyundai Veloster displaying an illegal tag. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle in the area of 13th and Grand, but the vehicle accelerated away. A pursuit was initiated. The vehicle ...