7 months ago
The future of the new Youth Department at the Salina Public Library got a B_O_O_S_ T over the weekend with its first-ever Adult Spelling Bee Showdown which proved to be a delightfully nerdy night of competition, laughter, and community spirit. Sponsored by Hutton Design + Build, the event brought in a full house of spellers and ...

7 months ago
Bill Burke Park is closed. The City of Salina has closed the entryway for motor vehicles into the parking lot due to rising water on the Smoky Hill River. According to Utilities Director Martha Tasker, the NOAA river forecast center is predicting the river to crest sometime Thursday at 23-feet and officials are concerned about access ...

7 months ago
Saline County is gearing up for the search for our next County Administrator, and they are asking residents to provide input about what qualities and qualifications you most value in upcoming candidates. Current County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes will retire on March 31. To ensure a smooth transition, the County is beginning the search process early. Among their ...

7 months ago
The public is invited to join the July Lunch & Learn program this Thursday at noon at the Eisenhower Presidential Library. The hybrid program will be held in the Library building indoor courtyard and online via YouTube Livestream. Guests are encouraged to arrive by 11:45 a.m. A light box-lunch will be provided on a first ...

7 months ago
Salina Police are looking for a known suspect who allegedly stole a friend's car. According to Police Captain Jim Feldman, a 54-year-old male victim contacted authorities after discovering his 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe was gone. The man told police the friend had stayed at his home on Saturday night and did not have permission to take the ...

7 months ago
 Registration is open for one of the largest employment events in the area. According to OCCK, the 35th Annual Employment Expo is the largest event of its kind in Salina. This year’s Expo will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center. The Employment Expo offers ...

7 months ago
Saline County's Back-to-School Fair has seen the community rally around its students and education system for over 25 years. On Tuesday, Salina Central High School hosted both the Back-to-School Fair and Open Enrollment for Saline County students. Both events have been held on the same day for over five years now. Through the halls of Salina ...

7 months ago
U. S. Senator Roger Marshall joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra on Tuesday with a look at a range of topics including recent allegations of high level misconduct by the Barack Obama administration. Over the weekend, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard alleged that the Obama White House led the effort to "manufacture intelligence" ...

7 months ago
Salina Fire officials are updating the public on an incident that took place near Bill Burke Park. On Saturday, July 19th, the Salina Fire Department responded to a report of a small log pile on fire along the Smoky Hill River near Indian Rock Park. It is important to note that this incident was separate from ...

7 months ago
It’s county fair season in Kansas, and while local events are a great way to enjoy the sun and time with friends, heat can be an invisible fun bandit for livestock. Kansas State University beef extension veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff said it’s important for youth showing livestock to watch animals closely and know the symptoms of heat ...

7 months ago
Update: According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, water from Mulberry Creek has receded and State Street at Lightville Road is now open.   Original story: Heavy rains have led to flooding and a road closure in Saline County. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, water from Mulberry Creek has risen over the bridge and led to the ...