7 months ago
A new round of funding is available for rural communities to upgrade downtown business signs, making them more attractive and modern while preserving historic character. According to the Kansas Department of Commerce, funding is available via Supporting Innovative Growth through New Signage (SIGNS) grant opportunities, building on the program’s inaugural year in 2025 with several updates ...

7 months ago
With the Kansas Legislative session beginning next week in Topeka, State Representative Steven Howe, District 71 joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at a range of issues facing the state. Howe shared a letter he penned to Speaker Dan Hawkins ahead of the session regarding Star Bonds and says he believes ...

7 months ago
Tips are being sought in connection with a recent burglary. The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, on Sunday, December 28th,at approximately 1:32 AM, deputies responded to a residential automatic burglar alarm at 209 W Golf Link RD. Unknown person(s) attempted to enter the residence ...

7 months ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating a storage burglary northwest of Salina. According to Sheriff Roger Soldan, equipment for maintaining a water system were stolen from a Conex container in the 7500 block of W. Remington Road. Deputies say a fusion machine for joining water pipes, an air compressor and a number of hand tools were ...

7 months ago
The Kansas Humane Society is looking for a new leader. The organization announced yesterday that Chief Executive Officer Aaron Walker has resigned. No reason for Walker's departure was given. The board of directors have appointed Chief Financial Officer Michelle Lee as interim CEO.

7 months ago
A Larned couple is charged with financial mistreatment and elder abuse. Sixty-four-year-old Jeffery Bates and 62-year-old Sandi Bates appeared in court yesterday morning in Pawnee County. The alleged crimes took place between July 2015 and December 2022.

7 months ago
Record breaking rainfall Thursday could give way to light snow on Friday. Rain that began early Thursday in Salina, and persisted throughout the day, set a January 8th record. According to the National Weather Service, 1.28 inches of rain fell. More rain is possible on Friday, and may change to snow. Rain will gradually transition to light snow ...

7 months ago
 A guest artist will host a couple of events at Kansas Wesleyan University. According to KWU, pianist Tony Lu will return to Kansas Wesleyan for a recital and a day of master classes Jan. 23 and 24. The next day, he will conduct master classes, offering students an invaluable opportunity to learn from an experienced and ...

7 months ago
Bring your children and grandchildren to the Salina Symphony on Sat. Jan. 24, at 1 p.m. at the Stiefel Theatre for this year’s Family Concert, The Harmony Games! Enjoy an afternoon of music and more with The Harmony Games, a story that tells of four families who, after fighting for as long as anyone could remember, ...

7 months ago
Meteorologists from the National Weather Service are preparing for a kind of barnstorming tour to help prepare storm spotters and weather enthusiasts for the upcoming severe weather season, and will be making a stop in Salina. Saline County Emergency Management, in partnership with the National Weather Service in Wichita, will host the annual Storm Fury on ...

7 months ago
A couple of Salina organizations are among  64 community-based organizations and local and state agencies receiving a portion of $10.4 million in federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant funding. Among those receiving funding are: Child Advocacy & Parenting Services (CAPS) - $67,677 Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas (DVACK) - $369,402 “The services these 64 organizations ...