7 months ago
A couple of Salina USD 305 Schools have earned awards for math and reading. According to the District, the Kansas State Department of Education has named Cottonwood, Oakdale and Schilling Elementary Schools as recipients of the 2024 Challenge Awards. Certificates were presented to the schools at Tuesday evening's school board meeting.  “Our staff’s commitment to meeting the ...

7 months ago
A bank robbery suspect who led law enforcement on a high speed pursuit that ended in rural Saline County died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to a joint statement issued by the FBI, Kansas Highway Patrol, and Topeka Police Department, Tuesday morning at approximately 10:14, Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers assisted local authorities in Marion County ...

7 months ago
One of the most respected names in rock music is coming to perform in Salina. Boz Skaggs is coming to the Stiefel Theatre this fall. After first finding acclaim with the Steve Miller Band, singer/songwriter Boz Scaggs went on to enjoy considerable solo success.  His 1976 album "Silk Degrees" peaked at number 2 on the Billboard ...

7 months ago
Law enforcement agencies around the state are preparing to mobilize in the days leading up to Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is one of the busiest travel holidays in the nation, and the Saline County Sheriff's Office is urging all drivers and passengers on our roads to buckle up. During the "Click It or Ticket" effort ...

7 months ago
The Kansas Department of Transportation is again warning the public about a scam involving fraudulent text messages – known as smishing – which falsely claim to be from the agency and demand payment for unpaid tolls. KDOT does not collect tolls for any roadway, and does not request or collect payment via text message. These messages are ...

7 months ago
A Salina woman was hurt in a single vehicle crash in Ottawa County Monday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 54-year-old Patricia Gillham of Salina was driving a Chrysler Town and Country van on a rural road in Ottawa County.  She experienced a possible medical episode and entered a ditch. While in the ditch, the ...

7 months ago
Seven bridges in Salina will be redesigned and rebuilt before the Smoky Hill River flows through town again. Interim City Manager Jacob Wood joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra Tuesday with a look at a range of issues, including the project to bring the river back to life. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/wood-on-bridges-1.mp3"][/audio]   Proposed bridges are located at Lakewood ...

7 months ago
The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that a man who shot a Salina Police Officer in the foot during a pursuit back in 2020 does not have to pay the officer's medical bills as previously ordered, and is sending the case back to a lower court with specific instructions and guidance on how to proceed ...

7 months ago
The public is invited to attend a Law Enforcement Memorial Day ceremony in Salina this Thursday morning. The United States Congress and President of the United States have designated the week of May 11th - May 17th as National Police week. The City of Salina will honor the valor, service, and sacrifice of its peace officers and ...

7 months ago
Salina City Commissioners Monday afternoon fulfilled a previous commitment, and accepted a bid for the construction of sand volleyball courts at Jerry Ivey Park. Previously, the Salina Parks and Recreation Master Plan made a priority of addressing tennis courts in the park system, doing so successfully through partnerships with the Salina Tennis Alliance and USD 305. On ...

7 months ago
The lineup is set for the 40th Festival Jam. According to SM Hanson Music, 1985 was the 1st year for the Festival Jam. The event, officially known as the SM Hanson Music Festival Jam, was created by Steve and Rick Hanson as an opportunity for local and regional bands to play to a large audience, A ...