1 year ago
A recent downtown facilities study has Saline County officials moving forward with plans to demolish the old jail and relocate the Saline County Health Department. Saline County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at how the results of the study will become a reality in the coming months. [audio ...

1 year ago
As of yesterday, a dealership of the renowned corporation that provides agricultural machinery and equipment opened in Salina. On Wednesday, April 9th Kubota of Salina celebrated their grand opening with community members and are proud to service individuals in the area, region and state. General Manager, Mark Johnson tells KSAL News he feels feels this dealership ...

1 year ago
If you have any obsolete electronic or computer equipment taking up space you’ve been wanting to get rid of, there will be a place for you to safely dispose of it. The City of Salina’s 17th annual E-waste Recycling Event will be held at the Berkley Family Recreational Area, 841 Markley Rd. on Saturday, May 3rd ...

1 year ago
Gov. Laura Kelly made an end-of-session plea to the Kansas Legislature after signing a massive state budget bill investing in economic development, water resources and disability services while triggering more than 35 vetoes of provisions labeled as unwarranted earmarks, power grabs or financial gaffes. Kelly, who has leaned on her veto pen in disputes with House ...

1 year ago
Students at Sacred Heart High School got a lesson outside of the classroom on Wednesday, thanks to several area agencies. Salina area first responders including the Salina Fire Department, Salina Police Department, Saline County Sheriff’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol, Life Star Flight Service, along with Ryan Mortuary, participated in a mock fatal crash event. Palmer ...

1 year ago
The Post Rock Community Foundation celebrated a record-breaking Match Month in February, as nearly 150 donors contributed $78,056 to the PRCF Action Fund, the unrestricted grant fund used for nonprofit projects throughout the Post Rock service area. According to the organization, it was the second consecutive year of record-breaking Match Month donations, and the total was ...

1 year ago
A Salina elementary school will soon have a new principal. According to Salina USD 305, Cody Stockwell will be the new principal at Cottonwood Elementary School beginning July 1st. Stockwell has 12 years of experience and most recently served as lead teacher at Cottonwood Elementary School. His experience includes: Adaptive Special Education Teacher Mentor Teacher Head/Assistant Cross Country ...

1 year ago
A Salina Veterinary hospital that provides multiple, full services for household pets is offering after hours urgent care starting this Friday. Town & Country Animal Hospital on 1501 S. Ohio, is keeping their doors open after hours on weekends for any immediate services pets need. According to the agency, they will treat pet services that include ...

1 year ago
Salina's annual Poetry Series will feature a Kansas City, MO poet and artist who is known to execute complex/layer filled, passionate delivery and writing. According to the City of Salina, Cydnée Reese aka "Wanderer" will deliver a reading at Red Fern Booksellers (106 S Santa Fe Ave.) for the The 41st Salina Spring Poetry Series on ...

1 year ago
The Birger Sandzén Memorial Art Gallery in Lindsborg has been in full swing celebrating their 127th Annual Midwest Art Exhibition and there is still time to experience its art masterpieces, before it ends for the year. Since 1899, the Midwest Art Exhibition has been a Lindsborg favorite and this year it features two Kansan artists and ...

1 year ago
The 144th performance of Handel's Messiah on the campus of Bethany College will come with a few noticeable differences this year. Dr. Troy Robertson, Director of Choral Activities in Lindsborg joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at how a youth movement is beginning again. Robertson said in decades past, when students turned ...