5 years ago
Saline County officials are now in the land acquisition phase as they begin the final design process for the new jail that was approved by voters in the November 3rd election. County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes tells KSAL News that the architectural firm will be able to make final adjustments to the plan after the land is ...

5 years ago
Several thousands of dollars worth of property is stolen from a home west of Salina. Saline County Sheriff's Capt. Jim Hughes tells KSAL News that $16,000 worth of property is stolen from a residence in the 600 block of W. K-143 Highway and reported to authorities on Tuesday. Investigation shows that someone entered the house by damaging ...

5 years ago
A new grant from NASA,  the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, will fund the development of new Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) educator workshops in Fort Hays State University’s College of Education. The grant proposal submitted by Dr. Paul Adams, dean of the College of Education, is titled “High-Altitude Balloon Launch System to Support Teacher ...

5 years ago
A rear-end crash in west Salina injures one of the drivers on Wednesday afternoon. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the accident happened at the intersection of S. Broadway Blvd. and Marietta Ave. at 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday. A 2016 Ford Expedition--driven by 55-year-old Sherry Wahl, Blaine, Kan.--was traveling south on Broadway when it ...

5 years ago
COVID-19 clusters continue to increase across Central Kansas. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, in its latest list of COVID-19 exposure locations, indicates there are three clusters in Salina. According to the agency, they have confirmed 18 cases at St. Francis Ministries, 5 cases at the Saline County Treasurers Office, and 5 cases at Lowe's home ...

5 years ago
The downtown Salina skyline was changed forever during the noon hour on Wednesday. As a large, curious crowd gathered to watch, the new Stiefel Theatre spire for the newly built tower was hoisted high above the street and secured into place. The tower, which the spire is the crown jewel of, is being rebuilt exactly as it ...

5 years ago
Salinans gathered on a bright fall morning at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month to honor all veterans. A respectful crowd gathered for Veterans Day ceremonies at the Salina / Saline County War Memorial in Sunset Park. Among those in the crowd were veterans and their family and friends, area students, ...

5 years ago
Salina Public Schools has a new strategic plan. At its November 10 meeting, the Board of Education officially approved a new vision statement, mission statement and goals. “We believe strongly in the education we provide students and want USD 305 to be the destination for work and learning,” stated Linn Exline, superintendent. “Our new vision, mission ...

5 years ago
Numerous tools and other equipment are found by authorities, but a Salina business is still in search of thousands of dollars worth of other equipment that was stolen. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the burglary occurred at Kansas Backflow Testing, 146 S. 3rd St., between 2:30 on Monday and 7:30 on Tuesday. It ...

5 years ago
A resident who previously tested positive for COVID-19 has died at Salina Presbyterian Manor. “The entire Salina Presbyterian Manor family is mourning today,” said Christian Gilbert, executive director. “It is always difficult to lose one of our beloved residents, and our hearts are broken.” According to the organization, they will continue to follow guidance from the Saline ...

5 years ago
Hundreds of bikers with big hearts will be on a mission roaring across the area the next couple of weekends, delivering toys. Motorcycle toy runs are scheduled in Abilene, and Salina. First is the 22nd Annual Abilene Motorcycle Toy Run this Sunday, November 15th.  Motorcycles will department from the Lumber House True Value escorted by the ...