7 months ago
A man with a gun outside the Salina Public Library prompted a concerned citizen to take action. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that on Friday morning around 9am, the witness ran next door to the City County Building to report the suspicious activity. Officers responded and contacted 37-year-old Deron McGowan outside the library and placed ...

7 months ago
Salina Parks and Recreation will host a trip to tour an area community's underground tunnels. The agency invites those interested to join them an a trip to to take part in the Ellinwood Underground Tours.  Discover historic tunnels and hidden storefronts while delving into the rich history of the area. Post-tour, you can enjoy a leisurely ...

7 months ago
KWU alumni Drs. Brandon ’05 and Ralita ’07 Cheeks will serve as the Commencement speakers for Kansas Wesleyan’s 2025 ceremony, set for this Saturday, May 17th, at Tony’s Pizza Events Center. The Cheekses, who achieved their doctoral degrees simultaneously from Kansas State in 2024, last year launched God Over Everything, a nonprofit organization that helps young ...

7 months ago
A possible measles exposure is under investigation at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says anyone who was inside the airport on May 2nd between 6:15 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. may have been exposed. People are being advised to watch out for symptoms, avoid high-risk settings, and to contact a ...

7 months ago
A fire at Hesston College is under investigation. The blaze broke out in a chemistry classroom in the 300-block of South College Drive in Hesston on Friday. The damage was contained to a single room, but the nearby Kauffman Court residence hall was evacuated due to concern over chemical smoke. The incident is under investigation.

7 months ago
The whole family is invited to "Bike the Park" at Lakewood Park. In celebration of National Bike Month, Lakewood Discovery Center and Great Plains Manufacturing are teaming up to host Bike the Park—a free, family-friendly outdoor event this Saturday, May 17th, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Lakewood Park. During the event, Lakewood Discovery Center will ...

7 months ago
An event this coming weekend will take the phrase "go fly a kite" to a whole new level. Lindsborg invites everyone to enjoy a day of kite flying at Coronado Heights, either flying them yourself, or watching the fun. The event begins at 10:00 in the morning on Saturday at Coronado Heights. According to the Lindsborg Convention ...

7 months ago
A Salina attorney has been honored by the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association (KTLA) awards program, which recognizes  individuals and organizations for their contributions to the legal field, particularly those who have advanced the cause of justice. Patrik Neustrom was honored with the Arthur C. Hodgson Award.  The Hodgson Award is KTLA’s highest honor. It recognizes exemplary, consistent, and ...

7 months ago
A new face is in a leadership position at a Kansas bank which has branches in multiple communities including Salina. According to Bank of the Plains, John Meyer has accepted the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer. Gene Dikeman, CEO of Bank of the Plains shared “I am really happy to have John on our senior ...

7 months ago
Two Republicans leading the Kansas task force developing a new public education finance formula expressed frustration that superintendents were being recruited to join a prospective lawsuit amid speculation the reform process would result in elimination of districts with fewer than 100 students. Wichita GOP Sen. Renee Erickson and Rep. Susan Estes, who serve as chair and ...

7 months ago
A new truck has been added to the fleet at the Salina Fire Department. According to the agency, Friday afternoon, Engine 1 officially went into service. It is the sixth of seven new fire apparatus ordered back in February 2024. It’s now responding out of Fire House 1 on Elm Street, serving the North side of ...