2 weeks ago
Autumn in Saline County is bringing with it the annual reminder that daylight saving time is ending.  Michelle Weis and Melissa McCoy from Saline County Emergency Management joined the KSAL Morning News Extra Tuesday morning to talk about a subject many residents overlook: "falling back" into emergency preparedness. "People tend to forget that preparedness changes with ...

2 weeks ago
The annual Fe for a Cure Race/Walk, held September 19 ,raised a record-breaking $100,686 to support patients at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center at Salina Regional Health Center. According to race organizers, registrations, memorial/honorary ribbon sign sales, donations and raffle items generated $50,686. An additional $50,000 matching gift from an anonymous donor has brought the event’s ...

2 weeks ago
The Kansas Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to buckle up and put their phones down as part of a nationwide effort to reduce traffic injuries and fatalities. Wednesday, Oct. 28, is Buckle Up Phone Down Day, a campaign that promotes two simple habits behind the wheel: always wear a seat belt and avoid distracted driving. “I’m ...

2 weeks ago
Though rare, a presidential visit to Salina is not unprecedented. The last time a current President of the United States visited Salina was August 20, 1976. Gerald Ford, who was running for election, landed in Air Force One at the airport in Salina along with his nominee for vice president Bob Dole. According to the Ford ...

2 weeks ago
President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a midterm rally in Salina this Saturday, October 31. Saline County Republican Chair Brenda Smith confirmed to KSAL News the event is happening, but she does not have specific details yet. The Kansas Republican Party says the event will feature remarks by Trump as part of the lead-up to the ...

2 weeks ago
An organization that provides adult day health services and supervised daytime care for older or disabled adults in Salina is urgently seeking community support following a devastating fire. Sunflower Adult Day Services is struggling to recover following a devastating fire during the early morning hours of October 7. According to the organization, the fire caused significant destruction ...

2 weeks ago
By a unanimous vote Salina City Commissioners Monday formally entered into an agreement with Prairie Paws Animal Shelter to hand over operations and management of Salina Animal Services. Under the agreement Prairie Paws will operate the Salina Animal Shelter, but they will not be in charge of the animal control enforcement portion. The three current animal ...

2 weeks ago
U.S. Senator Dr. Roger Marshall joined in on another "KSAL Candidate Conversation" Monday morning.   Marshall addressed what he sees as  voters' primary economic concern, identifying the rising cost of living - specifically gas and grocery prices—as the top issue facing families. He defended the economic impact of tariffs on manufacturing growth in Kansas, pointing to nationwide ...

2 weeks ago
Thanks to generous donations from the Bob and Pat Schmidt Foundation, Fort Hays State University alumni, and community members, the Sternberg Museum of Natural History will remain open beyond its previously announced December 18, 2026, closure date. “In September, I announced the difficult decision to close the Sternberg Museum. Since then, community groups, individuals, and small ...

3 weeks ago
A combine was destroyed by fire while harvesting soybeans Friday afternoon in rural Saline County. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, the fire was reported around 12:33 p.m. in the 6200 block of East Stimmel Road.  The operator was cutting soybeans when the combine lost power. The driver then noticed what appeared to be a ...

3 weeks ago
Kansas State University Salina is hosting a one-of-a-kind event for students ages 16 and up to explore education and career opportunities in aviation during Aviation Explorer Day on Saturday, Nov. 14. The free event begins at 9:30 a.m. and is for prospective students and their guardians interested in all aspects of aviation, including aviation maintenance, aviation management, professional pilot and uncrewed aircraft systems. Attendees will ...