2 months ago
A Salina man was taken into custody after allegedly threatening family members with a knife. According to Lt. Andrew Zeigler, on Tuesday around 2pm officers responded to the 1400 block of Pawnee Avenue, to the report of a domestic dispute and a 60-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis. Police arrested Saladin Bass for swinging a knife ...

2 months ago
Police use a 6-wheeled remote to find a man who broke into a Salina home. Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that just before 6am Tuesday, a resident heard glass breaking as someone burst through the door in a home in the 500 block of Jupiter Avenue. They exited the house and called authorities. Cops drove ...

2 months ago
This past Saturday, the Kansas State University Marching Band hosted their annual Central States Marching Festival in Bill Snyder Family Stadium. According to the K-State School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, thousands of high school students and spectators enjoyed the performances of 40-high school bands, with a finale performed by The Pride of Wildcat Land marching ...

2 months ago
Salina Public Library invites the community to its second annual Community Nonprofit Showcase and Hygiene Drive, a free, come-and-go event highlighting nearly 30 local organizations that provide vital resources and services to the Salina area. The Community Nonprofit Showcase will take place at the library on Friday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon, offering residents a chance to connect ...

2 months ago
A nonprofit organization offering welcome breaks for caregivers of individuals with dementia or any other debilitating issues, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in Salina. Sunflower Adult Day Services provides much needed respite for caregivers with the aim of supporting the care which they already provide at home. In addition, they have a proactive approach that sustains mobility, ...

2 months ago
A crash just off Interstate 70 in Dickinson County involving a semi and a passenger car sent two people to the hospital. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol,  a Chevrolet Impala was exiting I 70 at the Chapman Exit and failed to yield the right of way at the stop sign. The car was struck on ...

2 months ago
An SUV ended up on its top following a two-vehicle crash at an uncontrolled intersection in north Salina Tuesday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Subaru Ascent driven by 51-year-old Gina Rosenwald from Overland Park, and a Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by 21-year-old Kylie Buntin from Bennington,  were approaching the intersection of 8th and Antrim. ...

2 months ago
Not all animals cared for at Rolling Hills Zoo are “official residents.” From time to time, the Zoo’s “wild unofficial residents” require a little extra care and attention from the animal care team. Such was the case for the Zoo’s “resident” great blue heron. According to the organization, although never part of Rolling Hills Zoo’s official ...

2 months ago
The Salina Art Center is inviting area artists and designers to be a part of a gala event. The art center is creating a world of Monet’s water lilies, garden blooms, and Bridgerton-era romance as they reimagine their annual fashion show gala through the lens of In Bloom: A Garden Gala. They are seeking 15 visionary artists ...

2 months ago
Salinans are encouraged to wear pink later this month to show support for those whose lives have been impacted by breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting early detection, and supporting access to timely, high-quality care. On Tuesday, October 21, the Live Well Saline County Coalition and the North ...

2 months ago
The Saline County Treasurer’s Office has installed a new secure payment dropbox, located on the south circle drive near the main entrance of the County Office Building at 300 W. Ash Street.  According to the agency, the dropbox offers residents a convenient, 24-hour option for submitting tax payments as well as vehicle tag renewals without having to ...