7 years ago
Rolling Hills Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its animal family. According to the zoo Frank, the mandrill, passed away on Monday.   Frank was a beloved member of the Rolling Hills Zoo family and one of the zoo’s signature artists, and the only one who created his art through finger painting.  Frank enjoyed finger ...

7 years ago
Local law enforcement officers and firefighters are teaming up with Walmart in Salina to give students in need a boost in their backpacks. Deputies with the Saline County Sheriff's Office, Salina Police Department officers and members of Salina Fire Department will be on hand Saturday, August 11th to hand out free back to school supplies at ...

7 years ago
A Multi-platinum country recording artist is coming to Salina. Josh Turner is coming to the Stiefel Theatre. According to the venue,Turner is one of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers. With a rich, deep voice and distinctive style, Turner has sold more than 8 million units, is a disciple of traditional country music and one of the ...

7 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating an injury accident after a car crashed through the fence at the Salina Regional Airport. Undersheriff Brent Melander tells KSAL News that 25-year-old Logan Brooks of rural Saline County was eastbound on Cloud Street in a 2018 Toyota Camry Monday night around 9:30pm when he failed to stop at ...

7 years ago
The work of Laurie Fritz Moravec will be on display in Salina Public Library’s Gallery 708 beginning Aug. 10 through Sept. 7. A reception for the artist will be from 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, in conjunction with Friday Night Live. The exhibit, titled “Totally Zen,” will feature original ink and graphite Zen Doodle drawings. Moravec, ...

7 years ago
The story of Kansas has largely been a story of immigration. It will be the focus of a presentation at the Smoky Hill Museum. According to the museum, Matthew Sanderson will explore the history of Kansas immigration. He’ll compare past and current trends, and look at the benefits and challenges communities face when new people move ...

7 years ago
Salina USD 305 is a couple of weeks away from beginning classes for the new school year. Classes for the 2018 - 2019 school year begin on August 14th. The scheduled on the first couple of days will be a little different to begin the year. Orientation Schedules and First Day of School Tuesday, August 14 ...

7 years ago
The deadline for applications for the 2018 Leadership Salina program is 5pm, Wednesday, August 1.    Applications are available at the Chamber office, 120 W. Ash, or can be downloaded and filled out by clicking on Leadership Salina on the Chamber’s website home page at www.salinakansas.org. Applications can be sent or returned to the Salina Area ...

7 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a vehicle burglary after a handgun and some locksmith tools were stolen. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that sometime between 11pm Thursday and 10:30am Friday, someone entered an unlocked a 2011 Ford F-150 that was parked in the 700 block of West Prescott and removed a 9mm Glock 43-model pistol. The thief ...

7 years ago
A Salina based organization that provides child services in multiple states is expanding. Saint Francis Community Services is expanding its reach. Saint Francis Community Services, best known as a provider of foster care and adoption services in Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Texas on Aug. 1 will assume operation of the Cheshire Program in Gulfport, Mississippi, providing ...

7 years ago
The body of a a drowning victim was recovered at Wilson Lake on Sunday. According to the Russell County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 1:20 in the morning Sunday Russell County 911 received calls reporting a missing swimmer at Wilson. Callers reported the man attempted to swim out to a boat which had came loose and was ...