2 months ago
No one was injured after a fire burned a field west of Salina. According to Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander, volunteer firefighters from Rural Fire District #3 were sent to fight a grass fire on Sunday afternoon around 4:50pm. Deputies say a witness called in the report on I-70 near milepost #237. Investigators believe a tire blew out ...

2 months ago
An 18-year-old driver from Salina was taken to the hospital after a rollover crash near Kipp Road and Cloud on Sunday night around 8:40pm. Undersheriff Brent Melander with the Saline Couty Sheriff's Office tells KSAL News that the 2007 Scion tC was destroyed after rolling 12 times before coming to rest on its passenger side. The driver ...

2 months ago
A weekend fundraiser by disc golf enthusiasts in Salina generated over $3,000 for the Salina Emergency Food Bank. The Central Kansas Disc Golf Club organized a tournament and food drive on Saturday. A special course was set up in Oakdale Park for the event. All proceeds, including player fees and a raffle, were earmarked for the food ...

2 months ago
There is a new type of farm spreading across the Kansas horizon. These farms do not have crops to cultivate, instead they harvest the wind and sunrays. Wind and solar farms have steadily increased across the state the last few years. Since the farms are large, a lot of renewable energy companies target rural areas in the United ...

2 months ago
The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Salina at the Statehouse advocacy event on February 10th, bringing together a broad coalition of business and community leaders to engage with state legislators on priorities critical to Salina and north central Kansas. According to the Chamber, The delegation represented a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, ...

2 months ago
After over four decades of practicing law, I have cultivated extensive knowledge regarding the essential qualities of a "good law": it must address a tangible problem, remain fair to those it affects, and, crucially, be capable of consistent and equitable enforcement. Breed-specific bans fail on all counts. While these laws are often justified as public safety ...

2 months ago
An area medical center has been recognized for its outstanding women's care. Clay County Medical Center has distinguished itself as a leader in rural healthcare with multiple recognitions from the Women’s Choice Award, including: Top 100 Hospital in Patient Experience among similar-sized hospitals Top 2% in Obstetrics Top 5% in Emergency Care According to the hospital, ...

2 months ago
Gardeners in Kansas are counting down the days when they can begin tilling the soil and start planting. Kansas State Extension Agent and Horticulturist Jason Graves says the wait on cool season crops might be over soon. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Jason-Graves-soil-temp.mp3"][/audio]   Cool-season crops such as carrots, beets, lettuce, radishes, spinach are typically planted in early April. Graves says many gardeners ...

2 months ago
Kansas State University Salina professional pilot program students now have a specialized opportunity for early-career success with Delta Air Lines. K-State Salina has been selected by Delta — one of the largest airline employers in the United States — to participate in the Delta Propel Career Pathway Program, a university-industry partnership that streamlines students' paths to commercial ...

2 months ago
A million dollar gift is another  shot in the arm to the new Salina Family Healthcare expanded facility which will enhance its integrated medical, dental, eye care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. According to Salina Family Healthcare, the $1 million philanthropic pledge from the Walker family will help fund the construction of  the organization's new state-of-the-art ...

2 months ago
Monday is Presidents' Day, a day to honor America's commanders-in-chief past and present. Congress originally implemented the federal holiday in 1879 as Washington's Birthday. It was also the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen. President's Day is traditionally celebrated on the third Monday of February each year to coincide with Washington's birth, February 22nd. Up ...