8 hours ago
Concerns about water quality in a couple of Salina neighborhoods were visually brought to the attention of Salina City Commissioners during the public forum session of Monday's commission meeting. Sheree Spratlen, who lives on Dover Drive, brought with her samples of tap water from her home. As she spoke, Spratlen held up the murky brown water. Spratlen ...

10 hours ago
Salina City Commissioners Monday authorized a temporary increase in the City Manager’s purchasing authority from $50,000 to $200,000 for tree services related to the June 8th storm. Back on June 8th Salina experienced damage to many large trees on City property which will require trimming and removal services beyond the capabilities of City staff. City Manager ...

10 hours ago
Salina Public Library's summer reading goal of 20,000 books is nearing the halfway point. According to the Library, week four of Summer at the Library is officially wrapped up, bringing the total to 9,406 books out of the 20,000 book goal. This year’s summer at the library season invites the community to read together, attend free events, ...

12 hours ago
Kansas wheat farmers have seen a wide variety of conditions impact their crop in 2026. From frost to drought to wind and soaking rains, yields have suffered across the spectrum. Near Marquette, KS this past week, bushels per acre fell to about 20-bushels, with the high end yields topping out in the mid-30's. Can temperatures in ...

15 hours ago
The Kanopolis Drive-In Theatre is getting state funding to help offset costs of a new state-of-the-art digital projection system. The Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded a $65,000 grant to ensure that the beloved outdoor theater continues to operate for years to come. “There's always value in preserving our historic infrastructure, but especially when it serves ...

16 hours ago
A weekend Juneteenth celebration in Salina was filled with good food, great music, and amazing people. DJ Candy kept the high energy with a great playlist and LED lights cast over the dance floor. The crowd did not disappoint, showing the strength of the community, celebrating even after the weather had other plans for the evening.  The ...

19 hours ago
A threat with a gun prompted an arrest and the recovery of two handguns from the suspect. According to Salina Police, Saturday night at about 11:00, officers responded to Oakdale Park in reference subjects possibly being threatened by a person with a gun. Contact was made with a 26-year-old male, a 19-year-old female, and a 17-year-old female, ...

19 hours ago
The Salina Police and Fire Departments are investigating a fire which the believe was intentionally lit. According to police, on Saturday at about 6:30 AM, first responders were called to a report of a fire in the 1100 block of W. Elm. Upon arrival three storage containers were located that were on fire. The fires were extinguished ...

1 day ago
A crash involving a car and a UTV killed two people in Ottawa County north of Bennington late Saturday night. Ottawa County Sheriff Russell Thornton tells KSAL News the crash happened when the UTV failed to stop at an intersection and ran into the car. There were two people in the UTV. The car had one ...

1 day ago
It was a day for dads at Rolling Hills Zoo. A large crowd of families enjoyed the zoo, and the annual father's day events including a car show. Many families enjoyed the day with dad on a humid Sunday. There were nearly 60 vehicles entered in the car show, including a boat.  Zoo officials told KSAL ...

1 day ago
A tornado that briefly touched down early Sunday morning destroyed a manufactured home and killed one person. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado touched down near the Sedgwick / Harvey county line. It was on the ground for .11 miles,  50 yards wide, and on the ground for two minutes. The brunt of the damage ...