6 years ago
An acclaimed musician, humanitarian, filmmaker, and activist is setting out on a world tour and planning a stop in Salina. Michael Franti is coming to the Stiefel Theatre this summer. According to the venue, Franti is recognized as a pioneering force in the music industry. He believes that there is a great battle taking place in ...

6 years ago
The City of Salina is seeking public feedback about City boards, commissions and committees. A new survey is now available online to gather input. According to the City, the six question survey asks questions about participation and communication preferences pertaining to vacancies. The survey is available at   www.salina-ks.gov, and select the link located within the Featured Items ...

6 years ago
The Art Center Cinema is planning to screen all of short films which have been nominated for Oscar awards. The theatre will host an Oscar Shorts Festival this weekend, Friday through Sunday. According to the organization, for the 15th consecutive year Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures have teamed up to present all the Oscar-Nominated Short Films. ...

6 years ago
A Salina man was injured on his motorcycle after an intoxicated driver allegedly hit him from behind in a van. According to Police Captain Paul Forrester, emergency responders took 19-year-old Landon Howard to Salina Regional Health Center to be treated for a deep cut in his right leg with two broken bones. Police say Howard was stopped ...

6 years ago
UPDATE:  An incident that began with an armed robbery in  Newton ended in a crash in Salina in front of a school early Tuesday morning. According to the Newton Police Department, at 5:45 AM officers responded to an armed robbery at E-Z Trip Convenience Store, 100 S. Main. Two men had entered the store, armed with ...

6 years ago
A replica of Kansas golden wheat is the people's choice. The Sculpture Tour Salina organization has announced the 2019 People's Choice in the Salina Sculpture Tour program as "Wheat Harvest" by James Mages from Hays. “Wheat Harvest is about recognizing the importance of wheat in our daily lives”, stated artist James Mages. “This piece showcases the ...

6 years ago
A man who who escaped from a sexual predator treatment program in Kansas is back in custody. The Labette County Sheriff’s office has confirmedthat Parsons State Hospital Sexual Predator Treatment Program (SPTP) resident Randy Snodgrass was arrested and taken into custody. Snodgrass, a 58-year-old male, was being transported by a hospital staff member Monday morning when he ...

6 years ago
The science behind wind energy has captured the attention of Kansas students and boosted the number of competitors in the state’s KidWind Challenge from 17 teams in 2018 to 71 teams this year. The increased number of participants also prompted the addition of a fifth regional competition. Regional events begin on February 5 and continue ...

6 years ago
A full day of First Friday Night Live events are planned for later this week. Everything from art exhibits and displays to a wide of concerts is on the schedule. Salina Arts & Humanities, Salina Downtown Incorporated and downtown stakeholders present Friday Night Live—an arts and entertainment series for Salina residents and visitors designed to increase ...

6 years ago
A tip from management at a Walmart in a neighboring state leads to the discovery of a theft at the Salina Walmart. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that three Apple iPhones were stolen from the display center in Walmart on Saturday. Staff viewed the store surveillance video and saw a heavyset, black male removing ...

6 years ago
An attempt to stop a stolen car with no tail lights leads to the arrest of a Salina woman and authorities seeking a male suspect. According to Police Captain Paul Forrester, an officer on patrol attempted to pull over a 2012 Ford Focus Friday evening in the 200 block of S. Broadway. Police say the driver did ...