9 months ago
Kansas is included in a proposed coast-to-coast train service. Delaware-based AmeriStarRail sent a letter to the White House and Amtrak last month detailing the Transcontinental Chief.  The line would run from New York to Los Angeles with stops in Kansas. The Delaware-based company proposed a private-public partnership with Amtrak, the nation's railroad provider, for a route ...

9 months ago
The Wichita Police Department's new gunshot detection system is up and running. The Raven Gunshot Detection System can alert officers of gunfire within 30 seconds and allow them to arrive at the scene before dispatch gets the information. The system uses five years of data to determine the most frequent locations that experience gunfire.

9 months ago
It’s a sure sign summer is winding down and back to school is quickly approaching. Salina USD 305 teachers return to the classroom Thursday, and students will start joining them next week. New Superintendent Heath Hogan will welcome teachers back with a presentation to begin the day Thursday. Students head back to class beginning next week on ...

9 months ago
A fiery crash involving two semis prompted the closure of stretch of Interstate 70 in Ellsworth County, and burned so hot the road surface is badly damaged it will require an overlay repair. According to the Ellsworth County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened at around 7:00 in the eastbound lanes of I-70 between mileposts 227 - ...

9 months ago
Following approval by the Salina City Commission, a dowtown parking lot will soon have lights. The Salina City Commission at its latest regular meeting approved a $65,466 contract with Precision Electric for lighting installation at The Temple parking lot, moving forward with a project aimed at improving downtown parking infrastructure. City Engineer Jim Kowach told commissioners the ...

9 months ago
The top tribute group to legendary rock band Fleetwood Mac is coming to Salina. Tusk is coming to the Stiefel Theatre this fall. According to the Stiefel, Tusk is the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection ...

9 months ago
The people of the Pawnee Nation once thrived in present day Nebraska and northern Kansas as farmers and hunters. Dr. Carlton Shield Chief Gove will be in Salina Thursday at the Smoky Hill Museum for his presentation titled “History of the Kitkehahki Pawnee in Kansas.” Dr. Gove joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra and says ...

9 months ago
If you enjoy gardening, learning, and giving back as a volunteer, consider becoming an Extension Master Gardener in 2025.  Central Kansas District K-State Extension will be offering the 2025 Master Gardener Basic Training Course in Salina starting September 4th. Classes begin September 4th and will run each Thursday through December 4th.  This training will be held ...

9 months ago
A three car crash tied up traffic on northbound I-135 near the State Street exit on Tuesday afternoon. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports there were some minor injuries associated with the accident involving a driver from Bennington, Kansas and two vehicles from Colorado. Troopers say around 4:15pm the driver of a 2013 Chevy Avalanche was northbound on ...

9 months ago
The Saline County Food Action Community Team (FACT) invites the public to attend one of two upcoming community listening sessions aimed at completing a comprehensive assessment of the local food system. These sessions are open to all and will focus on gathering feedback about the full scope of Saline County’s food system — from growing ...

9 months ago
It’s a sure sign summer in Salina is winding down. Salina’s Kenwood Cove Water Park is preparing to close for the year. Kenwood Cove is open normal hours all this week, through Sunday, August 10th. Water Walking and Lap Swim will continue through Saturday, August 9th. After closing Sunday, Kenwood Cove will open again one final time. ...