6 months ago
A couple of paving projects on Interstate 70 west of Salina will begin on Wednesday. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, the projects are  in Lincoln and Ellsworth counties. They stretch from the Russell/Ellsworth county line continuing east about 30 miles to the Lincoln/Saline county line. During construction, traffic will be reduced to one lane in ...

6 months ago
With the new fall semester quickly approaching, Kansas Wesleyan University is seeking local families in Salina to volunteer to connect with out-of-town students and provide a sense of home and community. These "Host Families"  offer support, friendship, and a connection to the wider Salina area, helping students feel more at ease while away from their ...

6 months ago
A vital member of the Saline County Sheriff's Office has called it a career. Agency K9 "Maggie" has retired. According to the agency, Maggie was partnered with Deputy Craig Norris, and she served the citizens of Saline County from March of 2018 to June of 2025. Maggie assisted several outside agencies during her years of service. Maggie ...

6 months ago
A man who spent nearly his entire life in Salina umpiring and teaching math courses at Kansas State University, is being remembered. Robert Douglas “Bob” Homolka passed away on Friday after a courageous battle with numerous health conditions. He was 82-years-old. Homolka spent more than 70 years in Salina, before in his later years relocating to ...

6 months ago
Registration is now open for an event in Salina that directly supports cancer patients undergoing treatment. According to Salina Regional Health Center, the 10th annual Fe for a Cure Race/Walk to be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center. One-hundred percent of entry fees for the event are directed to ...

6 months ago
Pull, stack and burn, that's the over simplified plan to remove thousands of logs that are currently jammed in the Smoky Hill River near Bill Burke Park. Martha Tasker Utiilities Director for the City of Salina joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at a range of issues including the action plan ...

6 months ago
Primary election day across Kansas is next week on Tuesday, August 5th. Locally in Salina there will not be a primary election. According to Saline County, the number of candidates in all local races, including Salina City Commission and Salina USD 305 school board, did not exceed the threshold required to trigger a primary contest. The next ...

6 months ago
Expect one final day of extreme heat Tuesday before high temperatures start to fall. According to the National Weather Service, a heat advisory is in effect for central and eastern Kansas Tuesday until 8:00 p.m. Heat index values during the afternoon and early evening on Tuesday are expected to be in the 102 to 109 degree ...

6 months ago
Three people are rescued from the Arkansas River at Hutchinson. According to the Hutchinson Fire Department, they were called for a water rescue at around 2:30 Monday afternoon for thee individuals in the Arkansas River. They were reported to be in the area behind Hobart- Detter field at Carey Park. The first arriving crews were able to ...

6 months ago
As obstetric services continue to disappear across the country, a new report from Becker’s Hospital Review reveals that 30.4% of hospitals in Kansas’ urban counties have eliminated OB services. This scenario places increasing pressure on remaining facilities to fill the gap. Amid this alarming trend, Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) remains a critical provider of obstetric ...

6 months ago
Salina City Commissioners Monday evening approved a plan to take care of a massive log jam along the Smoky Hill River at Bill Burke Park. A contract with Diehl Enterprises for the removal of sediment and tree debris, in an amount not to exceed $452,351, was approved. Debris removal for the project is scheduled to be ...