1 year ago
Adventures on the water will be even more accessible in the near future at Lakewood Discovery Center. Brian Underwood at Lakewood Discovery Center in Salina joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at how the Smoky Hill River renewal project will inject new life into the waterway. The plan calls for dredging the ...

1 year ago
The preliminary hearings for four suspects in the murders of two Kansas women are being heard together. Cole Twombley, Cora Twombly, Tad Cullum and Tifany Adams' hearing will be held on December 17th in Texas County, Oklahoma, court. Paul Grice waved his right to a preliminary hearing. The suspects are accused in the murders of Veronica Butler ...

1 year ago
Big Brothers and Big Sisters are seeking more volunteers to help make an impact on the children of Salina. Their mission is create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. CEO Amanda Otto tells KSAL News, there is currently a wait list of 85 kids (littles) seeking for a Big ...

1 year ago
Bethany College has launched a nationwide search in an effort to find its 16th president. According to the school, this critical leadership role presents an exciting opportunity for an accomplished individual to shape the future of one of Kansas' leading liberal arts institutions. The Presidential Search Committee comprises representatives from the Bethany College Board of Directors, faculty, ...

1 year ago
The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau has been awarded a $9,800 Kansas Tourism Marketing Grant to support the Kansas Gunsmoke Trail 2.0 initiative. According to the organization, the Kansas Gunsmoke Trail highlights cowboy-themed attractions in four historic cities—Wichita, Abilene, Hays (City), and Dodge City—that played significant roles in the storyline of Gunsmoke, the longest-running Western in ...

1 year ago
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for Sundowner West Mobile Home Park - public water supply system located in Saline County. KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a broken water line resulting in low pressure in the distribution system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may put ...

1 year ago
The state of Kansas is ready to not only 'show you the money' but hand it over when you head to the state's unclaimed property web site. Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson joined in the KSAL Morning News Extra with a friendly reminder to search for cash that belongs to you. Johnson says if you have moved, ...

1 year ago
Thieves steal $4,700 in cash from a man after enticing him into a 3-card monte scheme. Salina Police Captain James Feldman tells KSAL News, yesterday afternoon a 74-year old Colorado man was getting gas at the Petro Travel Center on 2125 N 9th. He was approached by an unknown man who told him, he was matching ...

1 year ago
Partners with Salina Area United Way participated at the organization's  campaign Kickoff event. The United Way surpassed its 2023-2024 annual campaign goal of $550,000 raising $842,237. Additionally, they were awarded $932,735 in grant funding for their Early Childcare Initiative, totaling $1,774,972 to support their thirteen 2023-2024 funded partners and seven early childhood care centers. On Tuesday, $10,000 ...

1 year ago
Kansas Wildlife and Parks Game Wardens are investigating poaching cases involving waterfowl. According to the organization, not all aquatic birds are classified as waterfowl. During the Low Plains Teal season opener on Saturday multiple hunters were cited for shooting at, killing, and leaving behind American White Pelicans. All charges are pending. Kansas Game Wardens remind everyone it is ...

1 year ago
An investigation is underway following the death of a Kansas prison inmate. According to the Kansas Department of Corrections, Ellsworth Correctional Facility inmate Kyle Fullington, 37, died Tuesday. Fullington was found unresponsive Monday morning. Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he died ...