2 weeks ago
If you enjoy gardening, learning, and giving back as a volunteer, consider becoming an Extension Master Gardener in 2026.  K-State Extension- Central Kansas District will be offering the Master Gardener Basic Training Course starting September 3rd.   Classes begin September 3rd and will run each Thursday through December 3rd.  This training will be held in a hybrid ...

3 weeks ago
It’s a sure sign summer is winding down and back to school is quickly approaching. Salina USD 305 teachers return to the classroom Thursday, and students will start joining them next week. New and certified staff reported on Monday. All others will be back by Thursday. Second-year Superintendent Heath Hogan will welcome teachers back with a presentation ...

3 weeks ago
Applications are now being accepted for a Fall Citizens Academy which will be hosted by the Saline County Sheriff’s Office and Salina Police Department. Salina Police officers and Saline County Sheriff’s Deputies are teaming up to make the course and demonstrations available. Topics include: Criminal Investigation Forensics Bias Based Policing K-9 / SWAT Demonstration Use of ...

3 weeks ago
Kansas voters Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to rewrite the state constitution and elect Kansas Supreme Court justices, spiking a plan long coveted by Republicans who want more conservative rulings on issues including abortion and school funding. About 64% of Kansans were voting “no” on the constitutional amendment with 367,383 votes counted as of 9:10 p.m. ...

3 weeks ago
All County Precincts Reporting:   United State Senate: Republican Pond Naramore (R) - 1,404 Roger Marshall (R) - 5,648 Democrat Damon Anderson (D) - 56 Christy Davis (D) - 636 Adam Hamilton (D) - 659 Jason Hart (D) - 167 Kevin Latz (D) - 33 Erik Murray (D) - 94 Sandy Spidel Neumann (D) - 100 Anne Parelkar (D) ...

3 weeks ago
A City of Salina worker was killed in an incident in Oakdale Park Tuesday. According to the City of Salina, shortly before noon the Salina Fire Department was dispatched to the park for a reported water rescue involving a City of Salina employee operating a zero-turn lawnmower that had been found in the river, with a ...

3 weeks ago
A family is hoping to get back something precious to them which was stolen in a burglary, the ash remains of a loved one. The family tells KSAL News a pink urn with roses on it was among items stolen. Inside the urn was the ashes of a loved one. The burglary and theft happened back on ...

3 weeks ago
As families prepare for the transition from Angel Early Learning Center to McAdams Early Learning Center, leaders say there is exciting news that is bringing comfort and enthusiasm to many families. Angel Early Learning Center Director Jackalyn Neely will be stepping into the role of Director at McAdams Early Learning Center effective immediately. According to the ...

3 weeks ago
A Do Not Drink Order has been issued for a mobile home park located west of Salina. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a Do Not Drink Order for Sundowner, Inc public water supply system located in Saline County due to low chlorine residual and unknown manganese levels in the drinking ...

3 weeks ago
Nominations for inductees into the next class of the Salina Business Hall of Fame are being accepted through Friday. According to the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, this prestigious honor celebrates individuals whose leadership, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and lasting contributions have helped shape the Salina community and strengthened our local business environment. If someone comes to mind who deserves this ...

3 weeks ago
A former Salina middle school teacher accused of providing alcohol to at least one former student, and giving THC products to other underage students, avoids going to trial. A trial for Amanda Freeman was scheduled to begin this week on Tuesday in Saline County District Court. Instead, on Monday Judge Amy Norton accepted a plea from ...