3 weeks ago
Next week - Salinans will be knocking down pins - to lift up an organization that helps grow friendships and mentors for area kids. Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Salina is hosting Bowl For Kids' Sake at The Alley in Salina on March 27th and 28th. BBBS CEO Amanda Otto tells KSAL News that 'Bigs' ...

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They cut the ribbon on Friday, and their official grand opening is Saturday. For those who have a fondness for all things Wagyu, and for supporting area locally owned farms and ranches, Howard Waygu is a new place to check out. Well-wishers gathered Friday morning to help a new family-owned Salina Waygu market store celebrate its ...

3 weeks ago
Tips are being sought in connection with a gas station robbery. The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to Salina Police,  on Wednesday, March 18th, at about 5:15 AM, officers responded to a robbery at Sinclair Gas Station, 1717 W. Crawford, Salina, Kansas. The employee reported just prior to calling, ...

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Area girls who might not yet have a prom dress, or who are contemplating not going to prom because of the cost, are invited to "Say Yes to the Prom Dress" this weekend. The new event is the brainchild of Megan Miller of Salina, and is being hosted by downtown Salina boutique Poppy & Vine. Miller tells ...

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Starting next school year, students across Kansas won’t be able to use their cellphones at school after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly signed the ban into law Thursday. The bipartisan goal to get rid of cellphones in K-12 schools was announced in January at the beginning of the legislative session. But the extent of that ban — including whether it ...

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The submerged fuel tank at Tuttle Creek Lake was successfully recovered late Wednesday night. With the fuel release successfully contained within the cove, cleanup efforts are now the primary focus. Following the recovery of the tank, an inspection confirmed its contents were released into this contained area, where response crews continue to work on mitigation. According to ...

3 weeks ago
A woman was conned out of $15,000 in a sweepstakes scam. According to Salina Police, a 65-year old woman received a phone call Tuesday morning notifying her she won over $2 million in a sweepstakes. The victim initially ignored the call, but eventually responded. She was told money needed to be deposited in her account for "security reasons" ...

3 weeks ago
A Salina woman was scammed out of $460 on Facebook Marketplace. According to Salina Police, Wednesday evening at 7:00, a report was made from an 18-year old female regarding a scam. The victim reported she was selling an item on Facebook Marketplace, and was contacted by someone interested in buying the product. She provided the buyer information, including ...

3 weeks ago
An alleged assault at a Salina hotel prompted the arrest of a man from Ulysses. According to Salina Police, officers were called to the Quality Inn at 2110 W Crawford at 6:45 Wednesday morning the report of a domestic incident in which a suspect vehicle had already left. Police determined that a 48-year-old woman got into an ...

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The Salina Animal Shelter has received a “Satisfactory” rating following a re-inspection conducted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) on March 17, 2026. According to the City, this re-inspection was conducted after a previous inspection in January identified areas requiring improvement. Shelter leadership and staff took immediate action to address all noted concerns, demonstrating a ...

3 weeks ago
While congress continues to waffle on budget issues in Washington D.C., Transportation Security Administration employees, (TSA) agents in Salina continue to clock-in to work  - without a paycheck for their loyalty. A former Salina Police officer has a sympathetic ear for what local TSA employees are going through. Rande Repp, now an Associate Professor in the ...