6 months ago
 Kansas education officials were notified earlier this week that payment to states for certain federal funds already appropriated by Congress for student learning, teacher development, and other student-centered services has been delayed indefinitely by the U.S. Department of Education. According to the Kansas State Department of Education, nearly $50 million in funding for Kansas school districts ...

6 months ago
The Army is disbanding Fort Riley's Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard. The Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard is a unit of active-duty soldiers and horses that represents the base, and the U.S. Army, in ceremonial events, parades, and community relations. It is known for its historical reenactments, showcasing the U.S. Cavalry as it appeared in the mid to ...

6 months ago
Much of the high water has receded along the banks of the Smoky Hill River, but the log jam near Bill Burke Park remains. The City of Salina has already taken a few bids to remove the pile with some estimates edging north of $500,000. Interim City Manager Jacob Wood joined in on the KSAL Morning ...

6 months ago
Kansas Highway Patrol personnel were busy over Independence Day Weekend, assisting 618 motorists. Among other things, troopers worked two fatal crashes, made 25 DUI arrests, and wrote 662 speeding tickets. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 3rd  to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 6th. Enforcement Data 2023 2024 2025 DUI Arrests 31 16 25 Speed Citations 1142 1085 662 Speed Warnings 872 909 503 Safety Belt – ...

6 months ago
Free passes to over a dozen area attractions will be available beginning Saturday when the 2025 Kansas Tourism Sunflower Summer program begins. Sunflower Summer offers Kansas families an opportunity to visit museums, zoos, historical attractions, and nature centers. The program covers admission costs for eligible students and one adult guardian per attraction, per season. Tickets can ...

6 months ago
Police are looking for thieves who stole thousand of dollars in tools from a work trailer. According to the Salina Police Department, Monday morning at about 6:45 an employee of Schwerdtfager Masonry reported a theft.  Sometime between 2 PM on Friday and 6:30 AM on Monday unknown suspect(s) cut a lock off a work trailer located ...

6 months ago
Tuesday evening  you can help in the local fight against cancer by simply enjoying some tasty food. Stop by Bogey’s at 1417 S 9th Street between 5:00 PM and  10:00 PM for a great meal, a yummy dessert, or both. Bogey’s will donate 15 percent of all sales during this time frame to the Saline County ...

6 months ago
Kansas legislative committee is extending the deadline for the Chiefs and Royals to decide on a stadium financing plan from the state. The Kansas Legislative Coordinating Committee has unanimously approved the extension to use bonds to cover 70-percent of a new stadium's cost if the two teams decide to relocate to the state. The new deadline is ...

6 months ago
A Salina church located in the downtown area is doing the Lord's work by feeding the hungry via the "Welcome Table" free meal program. In keeping with Christ Cathedral’s “Heart of the City” mantra, Mother Shay Craig and Cathedral staff are challenging their church family this summer to work more intentionally to reduce local food insecurity. According ...

6 months ago
As summer begins to wind down, Salina Public Library is turning up the fun with exciting events, a final push toward our 20,000-book reading challenge, and a high-energy fundraiser you won’t want to miss. Since May, readers of all ages have been working toward a shared goal: read 20,000 books as a community before summer ends. ...

6 months ago
The hospital in Clay Center is one of the best in the country in patient experience. Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) has been recognized as one of the 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience in the nation by the 2025 Women’s Choice Award. According to the hospital, this national recognition is awarded based on criteria rooted ...