1 year ago
Saline County Commissioners this week revisited the process of bringing naming rights to the Livestock and Expo Center. Saline County Administrator Phillip Smith Hanes tells KSAL News that those funds would go directly into paying for additional upgrades around the facilities. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/smith-hanes-on-naming-rights.mp3"][/audio]   Commissioners are mulling an asking price of one million dollars to a business or individual ...

1 year ago
A Salina woman's car was stolen by an unknown suspect(s). Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News between December 10th-December 11th, a 55-year old female reported her car was stolen from an apartment complex on 730 Fairdale Rd. The vehicle is a 2020 white Hyundai Elantra. License plate: 5413AGU. There were no keys in the Elantra ...

1 year ago
A two-vehicle crash occurred after a man failed to yield. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on December 10th, an accident took place on the intersection of 9th and Magnolia. Chelsea Wickman, a 31-year old female from Salina was in a Toyota Camry going northbound on 9th. John Avalos, a 24-year old male from Salina ...

1 year ago
Salina Mayor Bill Longbine will host a big holiday celebration this Friday evening, and the whole community is invited. The Mayor's Christmas Pancakes & Pajama party will be held at the Salina Fieldhouse. Everyone is invited to wear their pajamas and come join in the fun and food. Plans include: Pancakes (made by Chris Cakes) Hot ...

1 year ago
Abilene continues to offer a holiday season filled with festive events to make spirits bright. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, while a Cowtown Christmas wrapped up last weekend, the celebrations are far from over. From dazzling lights to festive performances, Abilene invites you to experience the magic of the season. On December 14 and 21, the ...

1 year ago
A driver was injured when she rolled her SUV after running into a ladder which had fallen onto Interstate 135. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Toyota RAV4 SUV was headed north on I 135 in the left lane when vehicles in front of it swerved to avoid road debris. The SUV driver  had little ...

1 year ago
A now completed survey is identifying strengths, and possible  improvements, to the USD 305 school district. According to the District, survey participants had an opportunity to provide feedback about district services, identify district strengths, areas for improvement, share concerns and more. The community survey* helped the district better understand community members’ perceptions of SPS. “Salina Public Schools ...

1 year ago
Two students are enrolled this year at the Healy Public Schools district in western Kansas, a decrease from 20 students the previous year. Steadily declining enrollment led area voters in November to favor dissolution, and the Kansas State Board of Education affirmed the vote Tuesday. “The community understands the situation with the low enrollment with the school ...

1 year ago
Theatre Salina is rolling out two opportunities for everyone to get into the holiday spirit - with the 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS featuring the talents of Iron Street Dance Company and Stage Door One singers. The evening that celebrates the best of the season with songs and original dance created just for this performance will be ...

1 year ago
A 57-year old male from Salina was a victim of a scam, losing more than $10,000. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News yesterday afternoon the victim received a call from a man who claimed he was a "DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) agent." The man told the victim, his social security number was used in a ...

1 year ago
Salina fire and police departments cooperated in extinguishing a vehicle fire. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News this morning the police department along with the fire department, extinguished a 2001 Buick LeSabre that was engulfed in flames. The owner of the Buick was a 21-year old male, who was not around the car at the ...