1 year ago
The Salina Symphony announces two fall concerts featuring members of the Youth Education Program. Salina Youth Symphony Concert The Salina Youth Symphony Fall Concert will be held Sunday, November 17, 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 ...

1 year ago
Salina Area Technical College has successfully completed a $400,000 challenge match to help fund the college's new Industrial Maintenance and Automation (IMA) building. According to the school, thanks to the support of individuals, businesses, and foundations, the $400,000 raised secured an additional $400,000 from the Robert and Aileen Button Fund, bringing Salina Tech to 80.2% of ...

1 year ago
Kansas school districts showed caution in allowing transfers through a new open enrollment option that lets students attend school outside their home district, data presented Wednesday to the Kansas State Board of Education showed. About 1,500 students transferred out of their home district under the new law for the 2024-2025 school year, making up just 6% ...

1 year ago
Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute is helping a Salina company. K-State's Technology Development Institute provided design and prototyping assistance to Vortex Coatings to help bring a new applicator to the market just in time to display at the world's largest automotive tradeshow. Vortex Coatings is a Salina-based company that produces high-performance coatings for a wide range of ...

1 year ago
The Kansas Turnpike Authority is putting the word out to beware of scammers. According to the agency, if you receive a text indicating you owe money, disregard it. Do not click or use it. The KTA never sends unsolicited texts. Always verify links are accurate. For KTA, the main website is DriveKS.com. The turnpike went cashless earlier this ...

1 year ago
A trio of Salina Central High School athletes put the pen to the paper, as they commit to take their talents to college. On Wednesday, Central student athletes, Katelyn Rupe, Valerie VanZant and Lillyana Jones each signed their letters of intent at the school's cafeteria. Katelyn Rupe, University of North Carolina (Cross Country and Track) Valerie ...

1 year ago
A couple of student athletes at Salina South High School signed letters of intent Wednesday afternoon to continue their sports and academic careers at the collegiate level. At the school's Fall 2024 Signing Ceremony Hannah Gardner signed to play softball at Cloud County Community College, while Rylee Lambeth signed to bowl at Barton County Community College. South ...

1 year ago
Salina and Topeka authorities cooperate in a drug bust. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on November 11th the Salina Police Department (SPD) SWAT team assisted the Topeka Police Department (TPD), for a drug bust in the 100 block of N. College. Initially, TPD were searching the home in connection to a homicide case ...

1 year ago
Celebrate the holiday season with the Salina Symphony and Ballet Salina production of The Nutcracker Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. at the Stiefel Theatre. Enjoy a magical experience watching Clara and the Nutcracker grace the stage as the Salina Symphony and more than 80 dancers bring Tchaikovsky’s masterful score to ...

1 year ago
 The State of Kansas is opening early a program which helps low income families pay energy bills. According to the Kansas Department for Children and Families, Kansans needing assistance with winter energy bills will be able to begin applying for its Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) Monday, Nov. 18. Applications will be accepted until 5 ...

1 year ago
The Stiefel Theatre is getting a jumpstart on 2025 with the announcement of three big shows. According to the venue, Elton Dan and The Rocket Band, Black Violin, and Bored Teachers are all coming this Spring. Tickets for all three shows go on sale this Friday. Elton Dan and The Rocket Band - Saturday, February 22nd Elton Dan and ...