7 months ago
Rebuilding efforts are underway following a tornado that struck Grinnell. Multiple buildings were damaged or destroyed when an EF-3 tornado tore through the community on Sunday. More than 300 people gathered in Grinnell yesterday to help with cleanup and rebuilding. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly visited the town yesterday to survey the damage and offer support to the ...

7 months ago
A pedestrian was hit and killed while crossing a highway in Ellsworth County late Thursday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 63-year-old Timothy Lee Fosdick of Hollyrood was walking across K 156 Highway. While in the road he was hit by an SUV. Fosdick suffered fatal injuries. No one in the SUV was hurt. The incident happened ...

7 months ago
Officials gathered Thursday afternoon to celebrate the first phase of one of the newest neighborhoods in Salina. A ribbon cutting, followed by an open house, signified the first major milestone of the Aero Plains project, located near the Salina Regional Airport. Derek Lee is part of the ownership group. He tells KSAL News there are 50 ...

7 months ago
A record breaking number of travelers are anticipated this Memorial Day Weekend, the official kickoff to the summer travel season, across the country and across Kansas. AAA Kansas is forecasting 45 million Americans to hit the road, including over half a million in Kansas. Here’s a quick look at some of the numbers, trends and tips ...

7 months ago
The historic Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad is planning a unique Memorial Day Weekend excursion. According to the Railroad, on Saturday, May 24th, the Smoky Valley Limited dinner train will pay tribute to America’s greatest generation with a bit of World War II nostalgia with its first-ever on-train USO Show. It’s a celebration of the old time ...

7 months ago
A former four-term Kansas Legislator from Salina is being remembered. Diana Dierks passed away on May 19th at the age of 81. Dierks was a realtor in Salina, and a politician. Dierks served as a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives for the 71st District from 2013 until 2021. She was a moderate who had ...

7 months ago
United Airlines has updated its minimum check-in windows for all flights, including flights out of Salina, to help ensure a smoother and more efficient travel experience. According to the airline: Domestic Flights: Passengers must now check in at least 45 minutes prior to departure. International Flights: Passengers must check in no later than 60 minutes prior to departure. These updated guidelines ...

7 months ago
It’s the most anticipated day of school for many Salina and Saline County students. It’s the last day of school. Students are making summer plans with friends as the 2024 -2025 academic school year wraps up. Thursday is the last day of classes at Salina USD 305 schools and USD 307 Ell-Saline. USD 306 Southeast of Saline ...

7 months ago
A baseball-themed family event on a baseball field will get summer started in Salina this Thursday evening. Be Wealth financial advisors have partnered with Salina Parks & Recreation to bring you “Beyond the Field”, a special evening under the stars. They will be showing the classic baseball film “The Sandlot” on the big screen, right on the ...

7 months ago
A Russell County man has been sentenced to a little over three years in prison in a child abuse case involving a 5-month-old girl. According to the Kansas Attorney General's Office, 33-year-old James Z.T. Rhodes of Paradise, Kansas, was sentenced to 41 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections. Rhodes pled guilty in the case earlier ...

7 months ago
The man who will become the Saline County Treasurer is October is getting an early start. Anthony (Tony) Newell is taking over the position on an interim basis until his term officially begins. According to Saline County Republican Party Chair Brenda Smith, the Central Committee met on Tuesday and elected Newell as Saline County Treasurer effective ...