6 years ago
The artistic endeavors of 27 seniors from Central High School are on display in the Salina Public Library and online through March 28th. Central art teacher Larry Cullins tells KSAL News that pieces for the exhibit were born last year at the beginning of the pandemic. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/larry-1.mp3"][/audio]   "Creatively Carrying On" includes a cross-section of drawing, painting ...

6 years ago
A pursuit, which began north of the Salina city limits, stretches over several miles and ends with the fleeing car crashing in to a St. Francis facility. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that a deputy on patrol clocked a 2011 Ford Taurus speeding at 12:47 a.m. Saturday, at the intersection of N. 5th ...

6 years ago
A brief investigation leads to a warrant and an arrest of a Salina man who discharged a firearm during a confrontation. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester says that 52-year-old Kenneth Shotts, Salina, is facing numerous charges after he allegedly pointed and discharged a gun during a Friday night altercation with two victims. The victims, a 34-year-old female ...

6 years ago
A Salina woman arrives home to find that numerous belonging are stolen in a residential burglary. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester says that 55-year-old Xiao Yun Lin, Salina, arrived home in the 2500 block of Highland on Friday, to find kitchen cabinets left open, with jewelry and cash left in the home stolen. Lin reports that a ...

6 years ago
Salina authorities are investigating after a man is found lying in the street with injuries. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a witness found 43-year-old Juarron Young, Salina, lying in the road at Quincy St. and Quincy Ct. at 9 p.m. Saturday, bleeding and injuries to his head. Law enforcement initially believed that Young ...

6 years ago
Interstate 70 is back open.     WESTBOUND I-70 IS OPEN Please remember to buckle up, ditch the distractions and drive safe! pic.twitter.com/Lx06Xe9be2 — NWKansasKDOT (@NWKansasKDOT) March 15, 2021 ____________________________________________________________ Winter weather has caused the Kansas Department of Transportation to closed down westbound Interstate-70 at Hays. https://twitter.com/NWKansasKDOT/status/1371466283523436544 Interstate 70 headed west in Western Kansas closed Sunday evening due to the winter storm impacting parts ...

6 years ago
With wet, cool weather persisting you may soon soon mushrooms appearing around the area. According to K-State Research and Extension, they are partnering with the Kansas Department of Agriculture to offer online classes at two different times to help people earn the necessary approval to sell wild morel mushrooms. The classes will be offered online through Zoom ...

6 years ago
Taco Bell restaurants in Salina are teaming up with the Kansas Food Bank’s Food 4 Kids Program to help chronically hungry children. Every Friday during the school year, the Kansas Food Bank provides backpacks of food for children who don’t get enough to eat at home on the weekends. From March 18th through March 31st, participating Taco Bell ...

6 years ago
A series of small earthquakes shook residents in Southern Kansas early Sunday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, three small earthquakes were centered near Eastborough in the Wichita area. The first earthquake was a 3.4 magnitude at 6:29 AM. A 3.5 quake followed two minutes later. A 3.0 quake then rattled the same area at 7:01 ...

6 years ago
For the first time in its 37-year history, the Salina Spring Poetry Series is going virtual. According to Salina Arta & Humanities, five local poets will read from their work via Zoom and YouTube, each Tuesday in April. The public is invited to reserve a spot to listen and interact with the poets. The series will feature ...

6 years ago
If you are you ready to see live music in person again, the Salina Symphony has just the thing for you. According to the organization, they will present a Spring Outdoor Chamber Concert series titled “Music Together” in April and May at the Downtown Hilton Homewood Suites outdoor courtyard. The April concerts will feature a Chamber String ...