11 months ago
A woman and two children were killed in a two-vehicle head-on crash on a highway in Southwest Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Ford F 150 pickup truck was headed west in the eastbound lane of US 54 Highway in Kiowa County. An oncoming Freightliner semi veered left of center to avoid the pickup. ...

11 months ago
The COVID-19 pandemic, staff turnover and surges in filings created a backlog of cases at the Kansas Board of Tax Appeals, challenging the organization’s ability to meet statutory requirements for timely rulings. County appraisers have seen increased delays in resolving some tax appeals, and although they don’t blame BOTA employees who are working to clear delays, ...

11 months ago
Salina Regional Health Center recently expanded its robotic surgical capabilities with the addition of the da Vinci SP from Intuitive Surgical. The “SP” stands for single-port and allows for complex surgeries to be performed through a single, small incision – typically 2.5 cm to 4 cm in length. According to the hospital, like the multi-port da ...

11 months ago
Salina's "Repair Cafe" is opening back up for one day of service this weekend. If you need a quick fix for a broken item you can take it to the "Spring Repair Cafe" on Saturday. Skilled volunteers are ready to help. From electrical repairs and flat tire on bikes, to fixing jewelry, sewing projects, book binding and ...

11 months ago
A newly formed group is inviting everyone to kick off summer this weekend at their "KICKN OFF SUMMER" event. The Kansas Impact Coalition (KIC) invites the Salina community to join them for what they say will be a fun-filled, family-friendly event. Attendees can enjoy a free hot dog dinner (while supplies last), along with face painting, frisbee ...

11 months ago
One of the largest horse-related events of its kind in the country will no longer call Salina home. Equifest is leaving in 2026. Saline County Administrator Philip Smith-Hanes told Saline County Commissioners he received a letter from the Kansas Horse Council on Tuesday notifying him of the decision to move the event. [audio wav="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/phillip.wav"][/audio]   Smith-Hanes said the reason ...

11 months ago
A Salina man has been found guilty in a murder case in which one person was shot in a city street back in 2021. According to the Kansas Attorney General's Office, 38-year-old Juan Doroteo Morales has been found guilty of first-degree, premeditated murder, aggravated assault, and criminal possession of a firearm by a felon. He will ...

11 months ago
Construction is expected to begin soon on a major rebuild of the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad’s mainline track between Abilene and Enterprise. According to the railroad,  their board of Ddrectors has chosen one of three companies who submitted sealed bids and, pending approval by the Kansas Department of Transportation, construction will immediately begin on the ...

11 months ago
A dispute over care for a dog prompted an attack inside a Salina home. According to Salina Police, on Tuesday officers responded to a home in the 700 block of N. 8th Street in reference to a battery. Police say a 34-year-old male reported he and his roommate, identified as 33-year-old Jeramy Hassler, got into an argument ...

11 months ago
She started dancing in Salina when she was just a toddler. When she got a little older she began competitive dance. In high school she was the captain of the Salina South Peppers Dance Team. After high school she became a Golden Girl on the Johnson County Community College Dance Team, where she just finished ...

11 months ago
Sauntering dust clouds rising above timber lines are proof that expansion is happening on a 50 acre-plus patch of land in southwest Salina. Partially hidden from view, AeroPlains Housing edition is sprouting townhouse-style domiciles, and investors are beaming as a passel of their housing dreams are maturing this spring. “It’s a level of energy efficiency, material and ...