10 months ago
You can see all of the 2025 Oscar Short nominations on the big screen beginning this weekend in Salina. According to the Salina Art Center, Feb 21 - 26, the Art Center Cinema will host screenings of the Oscar Shorts. For over ten years, Salina Art Center Cinema has been hosting the Oscar Shorts Festival. With all ...

10 months ago
Salina police and the FBI are investigating a swatting case. Salina Police received a call about an incident that occurred and determined it was false. It was learned that a child was harassed on an online video game. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Wednesday, February 19th they received a call from a young male ...

10 months ago
The first-ever weekend statewide job fair is planned for this Friday and Saturday. Jobseekers and employers of all industries are encouraged to take part in the virtual job fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, starting at 7:30 a.m. Friday, February 21, through 9:00 p.m. Sunday, February 23. According to KANSASWORKS, the virtual job fair allows anyone searching for ...

10 months ago
A man was assaulted by a male suspect after providing money to a female acquaintance. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Wednesday, February 19th a 50-year old male victim provided cash to a female acquaintance at a residence in the 100 block of E. Wilson. Allegedly, the woman demanded she wanted more money ...

10 months ago
An art and graphic design show by longtime Salina graphic artist Pam Harris will be the next feature at The Gallery, in Sams Hall of Fine Arts on the Kansas Wesleyan campus. “PROJECT: 45 Years of Art & Design” will open this coming Monday, February 24, with a reception from 5–6:30 p.m. and the artist’s ...

10 months ago
The Kansas Senate on Wednesday passed legislation that would ban school district employees from using names or pronouns other than a minor student’s corresponding biological sex or birth certificate without parental permission. Senate Bill 76 is among a slate of anti-trans bills making their way through the Legislature this year. In a 40-minute debate on the Senate ...

10 months ago
A chain of stores that sells brand-name clothing, accessories, and home goods at low prices is expanding into Salina and is scheduled to open this summer. Burlington, formerly called Burlington Coat Factory, plans to open a store at 2450 S 9th Street in Salina in the Mid State Plaza. According to Burlington, an opening date of ...

10 months ago
A Salina based coffee shop is expanding and has signed its first franchisee. Mokas Coffee & Eatery, owned by JRI Hospitality, has partnered with Christian Coleman as the first franchisee. According to the company, he brings a wealth of experience to the table, and has secured territorial rights to key counties in Kansas, including Johnson, Douglas, ...

10 months ago
An Abilene mental health program for seniors is being recognized for its success. Memorial Health System’s Senior Life Solutions, located at Memorial Hospital in Abilene, has been named a 2024 Finalist for Program of the Year by Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC). According to the hospital, PMC partners with more than 250 hospitals and health systems across the country ...

10 months ago
Kansas farmers have an amazing array of high-tech machines and power tools to help raise crops and cattle that feed the world. But sometimes in a polar vortex - all you need is an old fashion axe to break the ice and keep the cattle watered. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/kendall-1.mp3"][/audio]   Saline County producer Kendall Peterson joined in on the ...

10 months ago
A man stole a woman's purse after a couple took him shopping. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Tuesday, February 18th, a 22-year old man identified as Hector Rodriguez Jr. was riding in a car with a woman and a man. Allegedly, both the man and woman were taking and assisting Rodriguez Jr. ...