5 months ago
The SculptureTour Salina has been honored with an industry award. According to the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, the Travel Industry Association of Kansas (TIAK) presented the prestigious Community Collaboration Award to  SculptureTour Salina representatives  at the 2025 Kansas Tourism Conference. The TIAK Awards celebrate outstanding tourism marketing initiatives that strengthen the travel and tourism industry throughout Kansas. ...

5 months ago
With the November 4th elections just a little over a week away, KSAL Radio featured two candidates running for a seat on the USD 305 Board of Education . Current board member Gabe Grant and challenger Dana Johnson joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra on Thursday for our “Candidate Conversations.” The two fielded questions on ...

5 months ago
Salina Parks and Recreation is planning an afternoon of Halloween fun. This Saturday is the annual Community Halloween Party. Grab your costumes and get ready for a fang-tastic afternoon of family-friendly frights and delight. All are invited to come and join in the Halloween fun. Planned activities include: Creepy Carnival Games Bouncy “Haunted” Houses Face Painting ...

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One person was arrested Wednesday night after an alleged attack involving a knife-wielding man. According to Salina Police, at about 8:50 Wednesday night officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Gypsum to a report of a disturbance at a home in the area involving a suspect possibly armed with a knife. While officers were enroute, ...

5 months ago
A Salina woman calls for help after she is awakened by a person in a Halloween mask smashing windows on a vehicle in her driveway. According to Salina Police, Wednesday night at about 11:00 a 46-year-old female called reporting a damage to property crime in the 500 block of S. 9th Street. Prior to calling  police the ...

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A national morning program will broadcast live from downtown Abilene on Friday beginning at 6:00 a.m. The segment will highlight why Abilene is recognized as one of America’s Best Small Towns to Visit, featuring local businesses, community organizations, and Made-in-Abilene products. The on-air team, including a familiar former Abilene resident, plans to walk through downtown and visit with ...

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A project in Lindsborg is among  nine new modernization and expansion highway projects announced by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. According to the Governor's Office, the projects represent a total investment of more than $442 million and are moving into the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) construction pipeline. This is the fourth round of projects moved to ...

5 months ago
 Kansas Wesleyan University is ready for homecoming. According to the school, this weekend is the annual Homecoming Weekend, an event that kicks off Thursday and will include locations throughout the Salina area. “We can’t wait to welcome our alumni and the community to what’s sure to be a great weekend,” said Ken Oliver, executive vice president. “There’s ...

5 months ago
Demolition of the old Saline County Jail is moving along as heavy equipment continues to knock down exterior walls. Back in mid-August crews were working inside to gut the concrete jail cells. The pace has picked up in recent weeks with walls falling and debris stacking up. Saline County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes tells KSAL News the two ...

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A multi-platinum selling country artist and former American Idol winner is coming to Salina.  Scotty McCreery is coming to the Stiefel Theatre this winter. McCreery has been a household name for nearly half his life. In 2011, at age 17 he won season 10 of American Idol, before then making history as both the first country ...

5 months ago
Rolling Hills Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its animal family. According to the Zoo, they said goodbye to Andrea, a much-loved female Amur tiger on Tuesday. Over the past several months, Andrea had been under close observation by the animal care team and veterinary staff due to age-related declining health. Despite dedicated professional care, ...