6 months ago
A Florida man was killed in a fiery single-vehicle crash in North Central Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 20-year-old Richard B. Roberts from Sebring, Florida,  was driving a Ford Fusion, headed north on US 77 Highway at a high rate of speed. The car entered a ditch, where it continued driving and crashed into ...

6 months ago
Nominations of outstanding area women are being sought. The Salina Women of Achievement organization invites the community to nominate women who have shown leadership and made lasting contributions to our community. The process is simple. Go to www.woasalina.org and click on Nominations to nominate them. A Woman of Achievement is someone who has made important contributions ...

6 months ago
Helping the Salina area become stronger and better is the core mission of Altrusa International of Salina organization. It is part of a global network that spans more than 6,900 members from 275 clubs in eight countries, each working to strengthen and enrich their local communities. According to the organization, in recognition of Altrusa Salina’s efforts, ...

6 months ago
The Salina Public Library was buzzing with energy Friday night as families gathered to celebrate the start of summer with the library’s annual Summer Kick Off Party. Children enjoyed a variety of games and activities while signing up for the Summer Reading Program, which invites the entire community — including adults — to help reach a ...

6 months ago
A two vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on a Dickinson County Highway killed three adults and a child. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Hyundai Elantra passenger car was driving east on K 4 Highway. The car crossed left of center and struck an oncoming Chevrolet Traverse SUV head on. The driver of the car and two ...

7 months ago
It's a pretty small club in the Sunflower State -- those who own and operate Drive-In movie theaters in Kansas. Motivated by seeing families enjoying the space, Jennifer Eagle-Moyer and her husband Tyson joined that small circle of owners after recently purchasing the Kanopolis Drive-In. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Kanop-Movie-1.mp3"][/audio]   The couple is bringing upgrades to the public restrooms and improving ...

7 months ago
The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad has received unexpected news, as results of a USA Today nationwide poll named the  route through the Smoky Hill River Valley to Enterprise, Kansas, as the fifth most scenic train ride in America. According to the Railroad, results of the polling were announced Wednesday after a month-long process that allowed ...

7 months ago
Area public transportation will not be running on Memorial Day Monday. Accoridng to OCCK Transportation, no vehicles will run on Monday, May 26, 2025, including Paratransit vans and buses, as well as Salina CityGo buses, 81 Connection buses and GoAbilene, GoConcordia, KanConnect, and OCCK OnDemand vehicles.  Transportation services will resume operating hours on Tuesday, May 27th.

7 months ago
The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum has opened a remarkable temporary exhibit dedicated to honoring the contributions of American veterans from varied backgrounds and experiences. "WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America" is now on display in the Museum Special Gallery through December 2025. This inspirational showcase features 50 stunning large-scale watercolor portraits by internationally ...

7 months ago
Drought-stricken governments in west-central Kansas have escalated their fight for water rights from state to federal court, which could impact how cities across the state handle future disputes. The cities of Hays and Russell, located in neighboring counties just off of Interstate 70 near the middle of the state, sued the nearby Edwards County in 2024 ...

7 months ago
While the "Greatest Generation" was fighting WW II across Europe and and the Pacific islands, those on the home front were doing their part to pitch in. Most of the fighting may have been halfway around the world – the war – in many ways, was very personal and close to home. Join Dr. Andrew Orr on ...