7 years ago
An iconic restaurant has been gifted to a Kansas college. Bethany College celebrated Wednesday  Roy and Donice Applequist’s announcement that they are gifting Lindsborg’s legendary downtown restaurant The Swedish Crown to the college. The gift is expected to be finalized in the coming weeks. “Roy and Donice are humbling examples of God’s love at work in the world. ...

7 years ago
The sounds of Handel's "Messiah" will once again fill Presser Hall Auditorium this Easter Sunday in Lindsborg and be broadcast over the air on NewsRadio 1150 KSAL. Since 1882 the Bethany Oratorio Society has performed the bold piece that traces the life of Jesus, his crucifixion and resurrection in three acts. The musical tradition gives college students ...

7 years ago
A pair of teens were arrested after attempting to steal products from a Salina business. Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that authorities responded to Ace Hardware, 321 S. Broadway, on Tuesday at 6 p.m with complaints of subjects attempting to steal B.B. guns. The two subjects allegedly grabbed an $80 Winchester Air Pistol and a ...

7 years ago
The front of CityGo buses look different.  Bike racks have been installed and bicyclists have been able to “stow their bike and go” since Monday. In the past, riders with bikes, wheelchairs and strollers competed for space in the back of the bus.  CityGo used to have a policy that bikes were removed if a rider ...

7 years ago
Three more people on the April list of Salina's Most Wanted have been arrested. The new list of Salina's Most Wanted went online back on Saturday, April 6th. By Wednesday of this week eight of them have been caught. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, the latest arrests include: Michael Burd - Felony FTA Poss Hydrocodon ...

7 years ago
As the media landscape continues to change across the country, more communities are finding themselves in news deserts, without the coverage where they once had thriving newspapers. Meanwhile, journalism students are looking to learn their craft and gain real-world experience. In Kansas, one community is close enough to campus for the two to partner to ...

7 years ago
In an effort to expand and improve voting opportunities in Kansas, Governor Laura Kelly signed House Substitute for Senate Bill 130, amending the law concerning advance ballots, signature requirements and polling places. “Over the past decade, we have seen countless efforts aimed at making voting more difficult in this state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “I hope ...

7 years ago
Severe weather is possible across parts of Kansas this afternoon into this evening, According to the National Weather Service, scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected late this afternoon and evening. The greatest threat will be across south central and southeast Kansas, where hail up to golf-ball size and damaging winds to 65 mph will be possible. The ...

7 years ago
Students from Salina are among high school thespians across the state nominated for prestigious Jester Awards. The awards honor excellence in the production of high school musicals across Kansas. Salina South’s production of All Shook Up is honored to have received several Jester Award nominations. Salina South received the following nominations: Overall Production Direction of a Show ...

7 years ago
County Administrator Andrew Manley updated commissioners on his conversation with Dickinson County officials about jointly using the same individual to serve as the Planning and Zoning Director.  Manley said that Tim Hamilton, has currently been spending the equivalent of “two days a week” overseeing Saline County’s planning and zoning department.  Commissioners are looking at contracting ...

7 years ago
The Saline County Commissioners have scheduled a Town Hall where the public can learn about issues at the jail and will be given an opportunity to comment on Tuesday, April 23, at 6:00 PM in Room 107 of the City/County Building. County Administrator Andrew Manley and Sheriff Roger Soldan are scheduled to appear on KSAL’s Friendly ...