9 months ago
The movie "Footloose" proved he can dance. You can see for yourself if he can sing when he comes to Salina to perform. The Bacon Brothers, Kevin and Michael, are coming to the Stiefel Theatre. The Bacon Brothers have spent the better part of three decades exploring their own mix of folk, rock, soul, and country ...

9 months ago
A strong storm system moved through Saline County overnight, bringing localized flooding, hail, and isolated tree damage. Though there was the potential, Saline County Emergency Management says no tornadoes touched down within the county. According to the agency, no evidence was found of tornadic activity. The Salina Police Department flew drones over the Falun area Wednesday morning, ...

9 months ago
Theatre Salina in partnership with Kansas Wesleyan University present the Broadway premiere musical this Friday. "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," is set to show at Theatre Salina this Friday, April 4th. Director Vickee Spicer tells KSAL News she is impressed with the cast and crew's talent. "The talent is outstanding. We have alot of ...

9 months ago
A new name arises in a long-established car dealership in Salina. On Wednesday, Salina Subaru celebrated their establishment with community members in a ribbon cutting event. General Manager Jayme Hoover tells KSAL News Midway Motors (Car Dealer and Franchise in McPherson) purchased Money Automotive in December of 2024, which then became Salina Subaru. He stated they kept ...

9 months ago
A week of events meant to recognize the importance of early childhood education occurs next week in Salina. The Salina Child Care Association (SCCA) with the help of local businesses and organizations, will be assembling events for young children in celebration of "Week of the Young Child" (WOYC). According to the National Association for the Education ...

9 months ago
Saline County is making it easier than ever for residents to access information and connect with county services with the launch of Ask Sal, an AI-powered chatbot. Developed in partnership with Citibot, the chatbot provides 24/7 assistance on the county’s website, offering instant answers to frequently asked questions and guiding users to the right resources. The ...

9 months ago
The Salina Public Library is gearing up to celebrate National Library Week. From April 6-12, the library invites the community to join in recognizing the many reasons people are drawn to their local library.. Is it the books that spark imagination? The quiet corners for creativity? The meaningful connections made? Whatever it is that draws patrons ...

9 months ago
Spanish explorers called it “The Great Settlement” when they traveled into the area of present day Kansas and discovered a massive city of some 20,000 residents. In 2015, Dr. Donald Blakeslee and his team re-discovered the Native American city of Etzanoa near Arkansas City. Join Dr. Blakeslee as he returns to the Smoky Hill Museum in ...

9 months ago
Severe weather rolled across Central Kansas late Tuesday night prompting tornado sirens to sound across many areas, including in Salina. Storms that dropped heavy rain and hail also dropped funnel clouds and tornadoes. Spotters reported a tornado northeaest of Kanopolis Lake, and in the New Cambria area. A rotating wall clould passed over Salina, but fortunately did ...

9 months ago
The Kohl's store in Salina is here to stay and it is not of the 27 stores that are closing across the U.S. Starting this month in April, 27 Kohl's stores throughout the country are reportedly closing down due to "underperformance." Sources say, in 2024 Kohl's experienced a 7.2% decrease in sales and expects a 2% ...

9 months ago
Everyone is invited to participate in the "Smoky Hill Stride". The first ever Salina event is planned for Wednesday in conjunction with National Walking Day. According to the Salina Mobility Working Group, they invite the community to lace up their walking shoes and join the Smoky Hill Stride on Wednesday, April 2nd, at 5:30 p.m. This free, ...