4 years ago
The seed library is open. The Salina Public Library is making free seeds available. The organization says you can get a head start on your garden by visiting their seed library. There’s a variety veggies, fruits, herbs and flowers. Patrons may take four packets per visit; no checkout is required. The library also has a handy growing guide ...

4 years ago
Musical duo The Reminders are in residency on February 23-25, 2022, in Salina area schools through the Arts Infusion Program of Salina Arts & Humanities. The residency includes a community performance in the Watson Room at the Stiefel Theatre at 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 24. This performance is free and open to the public. ...

4 years ago
Plans are in place for summer school classes in the Salina USD 305 distrcit, According to the district, in 2022 summer school will run May 31 – July 1. The middle and high school programs will be at South High School and the location of the elementary program is still being determined. “There will likely be two ...

4 years ago
The Salina Art Center's Annual Gala, the organization's largest fundraising event of the year, was a success. According to the organization, it was an "affair to remember" as Salina Art Center hosted their annual Gala fundraiser to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Art Center Cinema. The Academy Award-themed night welcomed guests in their finest red-carpet attire and ...

4 years ago
Great Caesar's ghost! The new baby has a name and it's Augustus.  Rolling Hills Zoo’s two month old southern white rhino calf, has officially been named “Augustus”, which means "great, magnificent".  His keepers are already calling him “Gus” or “Auggie” for short. According to the zoo, over 1,200 people took part in voting for the calf’s ...

4 years ago
There has been 1 new COVID death in Saline County since Wednesday and 51 new COVID cases. According to the Saline County Health Department, there are currently 408 active cases in the community. Salina Regional Health Center reports that 21 patients require hospitalization related to COVID-19. There have been 204 COVID related deaths overall. The Saline County Health Department ...

4 years ago
Saline County kicked off its inaugural "Love Your Mental Health" campaign last week by offering CopeNotes subscriptions to all county employees. Subscriptions are now open and available to Saline County residents. "We understand that there is no 'one-size-fits-all' answer to combating mental health issues," explained Phil Smith-Hanes, County Administrator. "This is just one tool to help ...

4 years ago
Salina Public Schools will change to optional masking in all facilities, beginning Monday, February 21st. According to the district, at attendance centers, optional masking will apply unless a school’s COVID-19 positive cases reaches 5%, at which point that individual school will require masks be worn for a two-week period. The school would be able to return ...

4 years ago
A Salina man on the list of Salina's Most Wanted with a felony warrant was taken into custody early Friday morning. Brandon St. Clair, 39, was arrested after a traffic stop and charged with felony interference with law enforcement, possession of a stimulant, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He also had an active ...

4 years ago
A truck loaded with expensive items has been stolen from a grocery store parking lot in Salina. Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that on Thursday night, an officer was sent to Dillons at 235 E. Cloud for a stolen vehicle. The owner of the vehicle, 41-year-old Cassondra Cook from Salina, reported her white 1995 ...

4 years ago
Senate President Ty Masterson let the dust settle Thursday on the congressional redistricting map debate before sanctioning three Republican colleagues for initially refusing to support the veto override of Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. Masterson relied on his unilateral authority as elected leader of the Senate to remove Sen. Dennis Pyle of Hiawatha from the Senate’s transportation ...