7 months ago
Americans typically celebrate Labor Day as the end of the summer, but it was originally started as a holiday for workers. Some ten-thousand workers gathered in New York City for a parade back on September 5th, 1882, which was likely the first observance of Labor Day. That celebration sparked others and by 1894, over half the ...

7 months ago
The annual Impact the Cause running and walking fundraiser, hosted by Memorial Health System’s Impact Sports and Fitness, is set for Saturday, Sept. 13. According to organizers, this year’s event will include some changes from past years – most importantly the location: For 2025, Impact the Cause will be held at Memorial Hospital, 511 NE. 10th ...

7 months ago
The Labor Day holiday on Monday will alter some essential services, and Salina area public transportation. Public transportation in Salina and the Salina area will not be running on Labor Day, Monday, September 1st. According to OCCK, the organization which runs the services, transportation including CityGo, 81 Connection, GoAbilene, GoConcordia, KanConnect, and Paratransit services, will be closed ...

7 months ago
A new team is part of Salina’s CKF Addiction Treatment organization. According to the organization, the "CKF Comfort Crew" is now on duty. It's a companion dog program, designed to bring warmth, companionship, and healing energy into recovery spaces. Theses specially trained dogs, along with their dedicated handlers, provide comfort during some of the most difficult ...

7 months ago
Though it doesn't officially end until later in September, Labor Day Weekend is the unofficial end of summer. Many people are expected to hit the road for Labor Day weekend. According to AAA Kansas, before hitting the highway, they recommend you make sure your vehicle is road ready by performing regular maintenance and having it regularly ...

7 months ago
The Salina area public transportation provider has been honored with an award. OCCK Transportation was awarded an Innovation Award from the Kansas Public Transit Association at the 2025 Annual Meeting held August 12-13, 2025. The award recognized the organization’s leadership and groundbreaking advancements in public transportation over the past year. According to the organization, with a service ...

7 months ago
A banquet planned in September will help raise funds to feed the homeless into next year. The Salina Rescue Mission's 44th Annual Fundraising Banquet is Tuesday, September 23rd and those planning to attend should RSVP by September 5th. Rescue Mission Executive Director Chad Young tells KSAL News that the financial support from the community helped provide nearly ...

7 months ago
There was no winner Wednesday night, so the The Powerball jackpot is closing in on the billion-dollar mark. According to the Lottery, the Powerball jackpot is now estimated at $950 million for the next drawing on Saturday night. The jackpot has an estimated cash value of $428.9 million. Saturday’s jackpot ranks as the game’s sixth-largest prize ...

7 months ago
A popular Salina Downtown event is being re-imagined, and re-branded. According to Salina Downtown, the event formerly known as the SaWINEa Wine Walk is transforming into the all-new Sip & Stroll Salina:Wine, Brews & Bites on the Bricks. It will take place Saturday, October 18th, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the heart of Downtown Salina. This ...

7 months ago
A Salina book store is planning an event and is seeking local authors to be part of it. Red Fern Bookseller is planning its third local authors’ fair. The organization has issued an “open call” for authors. According to Red Fern, this Authors’ Fair will be held on Sunday, October 19th from 3-5pm. They have been fortunate ...

7 months ago
Several vehicles in a parking lot on the campus of Kansas State University were badly damaged when a piece of heavy equipment fell onto them on Wednesday. According to the school, on Wednesday a concrete pump truck fell near the Weber Hall construction site. The truck hit parked vehicles in the south end of the parking ...