4 months ago
In an effort to improve safety for motorists, the City of Salina will implement new parking restrictions along 5th Street between Prescott Avenue and South Street. According to the City, a recent review of traffic data, crash history, and field observations determined that vehicles parked close to driveways and intersections were limiting visibility and increasing the ...

4 months ago
The Kansas Highway Patrol ended a pursuit by using the Grappler, a new tool it implemented as part of a pilot program to end high-speed pursuits more safely and effectively. According to the agency, over the weekend a pursuit ended with a successful Grapple. The pursuit started on I-70 in Wyandotte County and went north on I-635. ...

4 months ago
Students at Salina Area Technical College will be able to “earn while they learn” through a new apprenticeship program with Geoprobe. Lora Kirmer Community Engagement Coordinator with Geoprobe tells KSAL News that the collaboration will give students a leg up across four disciplines.   [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Geo-Lora-1.mp3"][/audio]   According to the school, they are working with Geoprobe Systems to offer ...

4 months ago
A pilot was killed when his small aircraft crashed after taking off in North Central Kansas Sunday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a single engine a Rans S-21 Airaile plane took off from the airport in Concordia. When a possible mechanical issue occurred, the plane lost altitude and nose dived into the ground. The pilot, ...

4 months ago
A pair of teens were hurt in a single vehicle crash Sunday evening. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 17-year-old Zoe Stringtos from the Reno County community of Arlington was driving a Ford Escape SUV on K 61 Highway. For an unknown reason the SUV entered a broad side skid to the right and ran off ...

4 months ago
A new Salina downtown drinking zone, officially called a Common Consumption Area (CCA), will begin next week on Monday, September 1st. The Common Consumption Area is a designated district in Downtown Salina where patrons age 21 and older may carry and consume alcoholic beverages purchased from licensed businesses, in approved cups, within public areas and plazas. ...

4 months ago
The Powerball jackpot has ballooned to the 10th largest ever for the next drawing on Monday night. According to the lottery, the Powerball jackpot has been rolling all summer. There has not been a jackpot winner dating back to May 31st. The next drawing on Monday is estimated at $750 million, the 10th largest grand prize ...

4 months ago
As the only hospital in Clay County, Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) is not just the primary source of health care; it’s a central pillar of the local economy, workforce, and community infrastructure. A recent economic impact study highlights CCMC’s far-reaching influence. The hospital alone directly supports 258.5 jobs, but when accounting for ripple effects throughout ...

4 months ago
A fire forced the temporary closure of the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near a construction zone late Saturday afternoon. At around 4:00, first responders were called to the report of a vehicle fire on Interstate 70, in the vicinity of milepost 300, east of an area of several miles of road construction. According to Geary County ...

4 months ago
A Salina organization that provides services and support for people of all ages and disabilities to promote independent living has designated its first annual “Accessibility Champion”. According to Independent Connection, Salina Arts & Humanities has been awarded the “Accessibility Champion” designation for their outstanding collaboration and focus on accessibility in our community. The “Accessibility Champion" was created ...

4 months ago
An open letter from Kansas Catholic bishops, including Bishop Gerald Vincke from the Salina Diocese, urges people to approach immigration with compassion, and condemns portrayals of all immigrants as criminals — rhetoric President Donald Trump frequently uses. “Treating all migrants and refugees as if they were violent criminals is simply unjust. They are human beings made in ...