3 months ago
An alleged series of unfortunate events prompted a man to keep requesting money from a Salina woman he met online, before she eventually reached out to police. According to Salina Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler, a 60-year-old woman met a man via Facebook Dating back in 2023. He told her that he was an independent engineer in ...

3 months ago
The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene celebrated Constitution Day Wednesday by  hosting its first-ever naturalization ceremony, welcoming 32 new citizens to the United States. The new citizens come from 22 different countries, and include several active duty U.S. Army soldiers from nearby Fort Riley, home of the 1st Infantry Division. The proceedings were administered by ...

3 months ago
The old cow town was a boom town this summer.  Kansas Tourism’s Sunflower Summer program once again brought thousands of visitors to Abilene in 2025, creating unforgettable memories for families and showcasing why Abilene is celebrated as one of the best small towns in America. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, this season, 7,583 ...

3 months ago
An Ottawa County bar, restaurant, and live music venue is calling it quits. The Lumberyard in Tescott announced on Wednesday it is closing for good. The Lumberyard announced the closing is due in part to recent flooding. The following announcement was made via social media: "Serving as the staple for our community under various ownership, locations and names ...

3 months ago
An active shooter drill is planned Friday at a Salina non-profit organization that provides behavioral health services. Central Kansas Mental Health Center, in collaboration with the Salina Police Department, Saline County Sheriff, and Saline County Emergency Management will be conducting an active shooter drill. The scenario will provide a simulated emergency situation and allow law enforcement ...

3 months ago
A candidate meet and greet event is planned in Salina this week. Salina Indivisible is hosting a meet and greet for Salina City Commissioner candidates on Thursday, September 18th at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 901 E Neal. Candidates will each have a few minutes to talk about themselves and why they are running for ...

3 months ago
A Salina attorney will become the next judge in Saline and Ottawa County. Governor Laura Kelly has appointed Allie Burris a judgeship position in the 28th Judicial District. She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Rene Young. “Allie Burris has significant experience in the field of criminal law and a robust involvement in ...

3 months ago
Voices from the past will be heard again this weekend in Council Grove as the Voices of the Wind People plays out on stage Friday and Saturday. Organizer Sharon Haan joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at how this event brings a collision of two cultures into focus. Haan says the live-action ...

3 months ago
 For students considering attending college, Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina is offering opportunities for exploration. According to the school, the university has two Coyote Preview Days scheduled this autumn, Sept. 27, during Family Weekend, and Oct. 25, during Homecoming. These preview days begin with a 9 a.m. check-in and offer students and parents a tour of campus, ...

3 months ago
A Colorado man was killed in northern Kansas in a crash involving a motorcycle and tractor According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 68-year-old Thomas Lewis from Firestone, Colorado, was riding a 2022 Moto Guzzi motorcycle headed east on US 36 Highway in Washington County.  He crashed into the back of a 1981 John Deer tractor which ...

3 months ago
Wichita State University students are remembering conservative advocate Charlie Kirk. A candlelight vigil was held at the university last night. Hundreds of people attended the event. Kirk was shot and killed during a public event at Utah Valley University on September 10th.