10 months ago
Varying levels of astonishment reportedly wafted through the Salina Area United Way meeting Jan. 27 when the nonprofit’s 13 Funded Partners learned what they would receive from the 2023-2024 campaign drive. “It was shell-shock,” said Christina Small, executive director. But by mid-February, thanks to some after-action, fiscal dissatisfaction fizzled. United Way exceeded its Annual Campaign goal by $292,237 ...

10 months ago
The man who shot John Wilkes Booth and became "Lincoln's Avenger" had a Kansas connection. Author and historian Adrian Zink joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra on Wednesday with a look back at some stories and people he's bringing back to life at the Smoky Hill Museum this week. Zink says Boston Corbett - the ...

10 months ago
A Salina woman's motorcycle is missing after it was stolen from a home. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Tuesday, March 4th a 46-year old female reported her motorcycle was stolen from a residence in the 200 block of S. 4th. Allegedly, sometime yesterday between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm the victim's 1974 black Harley ...

10 months ago
State health officials are urging people and animals to stay out of the Smoky Hill River near Salina. Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a stream advisory for the Smoky Hill River from Salina east to the confluence with the Saline River. The stream advisory is the result of operational issues at the Salina Wastewater ...

10 months ago
High wind is to blame for road closures, power outages, and damage across Kansas. Wind gusting up to 85 miles per hour was confirmed Tuesday afternoon in Southwest Kansas. U.S. Highway 50 between Lakin and Deerfield was closed due to multiple crashes. Among other things a semi was blown over in Finney County, and a semi was ...

10 months ago
A $300,000 state grant via the Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant program will provide a portion of the funding for the City of Salina's  City’s Neighborhood Repair and Rehabilitation Program, which started in early 2024. Last week the Kansas Department of Commerce announced Salina will receive $300,000 and provide a $20,000 match to support ...

10 months ago
For the seventh consecutive year, USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice contest has named Abilene a finalist for Best Historic Small Town. According to the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau, this national recognition highlights the Dickinson County community as one of the nation’s top destinations for history lovers, reaffirming its reputation as a must-visit town where history ...

10 months ago
A documentary feature film about the life, and life’s work of Salina native Wes Jackson will premiere at the Stiefel Theatre this April. According to filmmaker Perennial Films the feature documentary "Prairie Prophecy" about renowned author, environmentalist, and co-founder of the Kansas non-profit The Land Institute Wes Jackson will premiere at 6:00 pm on Saturday, April ...

10 months ago
Time is ticking away for area entrepreneurs to prepare their business plan and practice their pitch for the 4th Annual Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge to be held Wednesday, March 26th. Opportunities to win some startup cash and hone business skills are what's at stake as the 10 to 12 applicants prepare to put their dream on ...

10 months ago
It remains to be seen if it will go out like a lamb, but March is certainly coming in like a lion.  There is the possibility of  a couple of hazards beginning Tuesday afternoon. Damaging sustained wind could turn into blizzard conditions by Tuesday night.    According to the National Weather Service, damaging wind is expected ...

10 months ago
Kansas Wesleyan University will host its fourth annual Women in Leadership conference and speaker series at the end of the month. Six local female leaders and a KWU student will speak for seven minutes each on how they found their respective voices, amplifying the theme of “Your Voice Matters.” According to the school, the event will ...