1 week ago
Two teenagers were hurt when they crashed while fleeing Dickinson County law enforcement. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 16-year-boy from Wichita was driving a Mazda CX-30 fleeing from the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, headed south on K 15 Highway.  When the SUV attempted to make a right hand turn onto 1100 Ave. it left ...

1 week ago
A driver was injured in a single vehicle crash involving an ambulance. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, an ambulance was headed east on K 96 Highway in Reno County. The vehicle went off the road to the left, lost control, corrected back onto the road, then went back off the road to the left, struck ...

1 week ago
The Salina Family YMCA is inviting local teens to enjoy a special night under the stars with a unique twist on its popular Teen Night program this Saturday. For the first time, the YMCA is transforming its traditional Teen Night into an outdoor movie event, offering a fun and relaxed environment for teens to gather, unwind, ...

1 week ago
Weather is impacting Kansas' wheat crop. Officials say some farmers have seen a 20-percent lower yield this year because of drought and spring freezes. Industry analysts say the worst impacted areas include parts of central and southwest Kansas, and the wheat has low test weights.

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The Banana Ball stop in Kansas City this past weekend had a Salina connection. One of the starting pitchers is a former Kansas Wesleyan University baseball player, one of the umpires is from Salina, and another of the umps is from Lindsborg. Banana Ball has swept the nation in recent years and revolutionized sports-based family entertainment. ...

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A local agency with a mission to help homeless women and children will grab the spotlight for a moment at the Stiefel Theatre on Friday night. Executive Director at Ashby House, Patrick Parker joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a concert update and a look at the agency's commitment to rebuilding lives. Parker says ...

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An upcoming reunion will honor the past and celebrate the students and families connected to the Dunbar School in Salina. The Dunbar School Alumni Association will gather again June 19th, - 21st at the Homewood Suites in Salina. This year’s reunion theme will be, “We Are History’s Children – Honoring the Past – Celebrating the Future”. The ...

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Volunteers are still being sought to help at the 50th Smoky Hill River Festival. Organizers say volunteer shifts are still available, and they are working to fill remaining openings by Monday. This will allow time to prepare for the thousands of visitors, artists, performers, and community members who will gather in Salina, they have issued one ...

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The Kansas Highway Patrol honored a woman for her heroic actions in saving a life following a crash in Riley County. According to the agency, Captain DiLoreto and Master Trooper Herrman recently presented the KHP Honorary Trooper award to Ms. Peters for her actions on April 3, 2026. While traveling on U.S. 24 in Riley County, she ...

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The successful birth of a giant anteater pup is the first in the history of Rolling Hills Zoo. According to the Zoo, the pup was born to mother,Ruth, and father, Pumpkin, on May 19, 2026. This is Ruth’s first offspring and the first pup sired by Pumpkin. The newborn is estimated to weigh between 1.5 and 2 ...

2 weeks ago
 The Tri-Rivers Fair is turning up the excitement this summer for its ‘Star, Stripes and Summer Nights’ with an action-packed Saturday night event. According to organizers, on August 1st the Ag Hall Arena at the Saline County Expo Center will host "Bulls, Broncs, and Barrels," an evening dedicated to top-tier rough stock rodeo action, followed immediately ...