7 months ago
Flags will fly at half-staff across Kansas to honor a fallen firefighter.  Governor Laura Kelly Wednesday directed flags throughout the state be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Friday, April 17, 2026, in honor of Greeley County firefighter and former deputy sheriff Carl “Levi” Evans, who died in the line of duty last week. “From ...

7 months ago
A day of giving last month during Match Madness is now helping to fuel over 105 community nonprofits around central Kansas. Monica Olsen with At Stake Ministries near Brookville joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at how the boost from the Greater Salina Community Foundation is helping them reach out to ...

7 months ago
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly will be in Salina on Thursday, to honor a Salina based company with worldwide impact. Geoprobe, President Tom Omli joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at how his company earned the honor of being named the 2025 Exporter of the Year. Omli says the success story traces ...

7 months ago
Nine communities. One incredible summer. $2,000 in cash prizes up for grabs. This summer, Dickinson County businesses have a chance to do something that's never been done here before — compete for real cash prizes by decorating their storefronts in patriotic pride, while the whole community shows up to cheer them on. Driving Dickinson County is proud ...

7 months ago
Tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children began an investigation which ended with the arrest of a Dickinson County man in Iowa. According to the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, in January they received tips which led to the execution of a search warrant on February 11th at a home in the 200 Block ...

7 months ago
A crash involving two semis on Interstate 70 sent both driver to the hospital Tuesday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Kenworth and Freightliner were both headed west. The Freightliner slowed in the left lane for a vehicle on fire on the right shoulder. After slowing down, the Freightliner was struck in the rear ...

7 months ago
The Friends of the River Foundation is publicly kicking off its Let it Flow Smoky Hill River Renewal Campaign. According to the organization, the silent phase of the campaign was initiated in late Fall 2025 and has secured $8.1 million in gifts and pledges to date. Additional charitable support is needed for the City’s more than ...

7 months ago
Negotiations are underway at the Salina USD 305 School District for a new teacher contract. According to the district, the USD 305 School Board and NEA-Salina met for their first round of contract negotiations for the 2026-2027 school year. The teams agreed to the ground rules and presented the following proposals: NEA-Salina Proposals: Changes to the blackout ...

7 months ago
 Kansas Wesleyan marked the start of its latest fundraising efforts in style Saturday at its third Scholarship Gala. According to KWU, it was the largest fundraising event in school history, raising more than $4.16 million in support of student scholarships and surpassing the 2024 Gala by nearly $1.5 million. The event took place in Mabee Arena, was ...

7 months ago
Salina City Manager Jacob Wood said they are not pursuing a path to bring a private organization to run the Salina Animal Shelter at this time. Wood joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at a range of issues including recent conversations on operations at the shelter that has been under the ...

7 months ago
The Fort Hays State University Rodeo Club and Team are ready to host the 60th Annual NIRA Rodeo, taking place this weekend. In celebration of this milestone year, admission to the event is free. Community members are encouraged to attend and support intercollegiate rodeo athletes from across the region. According to the school, since 1964 the FHSU ...