12 months ago
The Salina Public Library’s annual Salina Reads program is entering its final weeks, with several engaging events still ahead. This year’s program is centered around True Grit by Charles Portis, a novel that explores themes of justice, resilience, and personal conviction. The initiative encourages community-wide reading and dialogue through book discussions, local history programs, film, and storytelling. Highlights of the remaining ...

12 months ago
The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce has selected a leader to take over a community initiative the Chamber is spearheading to develop a collaborative marketing approach for Salina. Marcus Petty will be  the Director of Marketing. According to the Chamber, Petty is a Salina resident and comes from the City of Lindsborg, having served as their ...

12 months ago
Human remains which were discovered along a rural Kansas road over 50 years ago have been positively identified. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, working with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, they have positively identified human remains which were found near Garnett in April of 1973, providing answers to a family after 52 years. On April ...

12 months ago
The Salina Youth Symphony Spring Concert will be held Sunday, April 13, at 7 p.m. at the Stiefel Theatre. The concert will feature members of the Salina Youth Symphony, Youth Jazz Band, and Preparatory Orchestra. The Salina Youth Symphony features a full orchestra of advanced string, wind, brass and percussion musicians under the direction of Henry Littich ...

12 months ago
Splashing around in the water at Jerry Ivey Park is a dream that won't come true this summer for visitors at Salina's park located at the corner of South Ohio and Magnolia. Interim City Manager Jacob Wood joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at a number of issues, including an update ...

12 months ago
The Smoky Hill Museum will show a documentary that highlights the significant history of African-American settlers seeking a life of freedom and opportunity on the High Plains of Kansas.  "Ellis Trail" by Angela Bates from the Nicodemus Historical Society, ABT Films and Brogden Productions spotlights the life of newlywed and pregnant, Emma Johnson-Williams who travels with ...

12 months ago
Salina authorities are searching for the suspect(s) who "jackpotted" cash from two ATM's. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Monday, April 7th Great Plains Federal Credit Union in Salina reported two ATM's in different locations were hacked. Allegedly, unknown suspect(s) gained access to each of the ATM's at 605 S. Ohio/2061 S. Ohio and ...

12 months ago
The new April list of Salina's Most Wanted went online Saturday. Since then there have been two of them arrested. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office the arrests include: Miranda Smith - Felony Failure To Appear / Poss. Opiates Madison Wyman - Felony Failure To Appear / Poss. Marijuana / Trafficking Contraband Into a Correctional ...

12 months ago
Salina authorities arrested a woman who threatened a man's dogs, and are searching for a male suspect who did the same. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Monday, April 7th a 32-year old man reported a disturbance that was occurring at his next-door neighbor's house in the 100 block of S. Chicago. Allegedly, the ...

12 months ago
A bill that changes the definition of a critical infrastructure facility to include telecommunications and broadband infrastructure is signed into law by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. The measure also extends legal protections to ensure their security and limit service outages. Kelly says the state is taking steps to deter tampering and to ensure Kansas residents' internet service ...

12 months ago
One person was hurt in a single-vehicle crash involving an all terrain vehicle late Monday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 75-year-old Leslie Greninger from Galena was driving a 2020 Polaris ATV on a road in rural Cherokee County. He lost control of the vehicle and was ejected. Greninger, who was not using a safety restraint ...