8 months ago
An argument at a Salina motel resulted in an arrest and a broken phone. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News at midnight on Wednesday, April 23rd an argument occurred at the Marifah Inn (1846 N. 9th). Allegedly, 22-year old Colten Miller and a 31-year old woman who are acquainted got into an argument in their room. ...

8 months ago
Salina authorities are investigating a theft that took place at a Salina park, resulting in over $2,000 worth of items stolen. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News City of Salina employees reported that sometime between 9:00 am - 1:30 pm on Tuesday a theft occurred. Allegedly, an unknown suspect removed two chainsaws from the back of ...

8 months ago
Wichita is named the top city in the nation for veterans' health care. According to Trajector Medical's 2025 rankings, the Robert J. Dole VA Hospital had exceptional performance in providing timely and high-quality care. The Dole VA was recognized for the shortest average wait time to see a cardiologist, and for having the second-highest percentage of veterans ...

8 months ago
The Salina Airport Authority is reminding all travelers that beginning May 7th, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will require a REAL ID-compliant form of identification to board commercial flights within the United States. According to the Salina Airport Authority, passengers 18 and older must present a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification at ...

8 months ago
A worldwide audience now has access to Bethany College's Messiah performances, including both Handel's "Messiah" and Bach's "St. Matthew Passion". According to the school audiences from across the country gathered for a memorable Messiah Festival weekend, celebrating its cherished musical tradition with heartfelt enthusiasm and community spirit. This year’s festival featured over 200 tickets sold at ...

8 months ago
Stark disagreements on the future of Evergy’s proposal to build two new natural gas plants in Kansas surfaced Monday during opening statements at the beginning of three days of Kansas Corporation Commission hearings. Evergy announced last fall it would build two natural gas plants in Kansas, in Reno and Sumner counties, citing economic growth in the state ...

8 months ago
Gov. Laura Kelly said three-dozen confirmed cases of measles in southwest Kansas necessitated a plea Tuesday for children and adults to get vaccinated and for people with symptoms to avoid spreading the virus by staying away from public places. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced March 13 the first confirmed case of measles in ...

8 months ago
Severe thunderstorms that rolled across Central Kansas Tuesday night dropped heavy rain, and in some areas significant hail. Some of the most intense hail was to the east of Salina in the New Cambria area, where hail covered the ground. Significant hail also pounded portions of Southern Saline County, into Northern McPherson County. Large hail was ...

8 months ago
Mary Landes has been known to shed happy tears when her co-working tenants pack up and leave The Temple. She’s like a proud parent giving her kids a gentle nudge when they’re ready to conquer real-world challenges. Landes (forever 59), is the executive director and founder of the Salina Innovation Foundation in the former Masonic Temple. It opened ...

8 months ago
An Oscar award-winning actor who currently stars in a television series has gotten the band back together and is will perform in Salina this summer. Billy Bob Thornton and his band The Boxmasters are coming to the Stiefel Theatre. Formed in 2006, The Boxmasters have recorded a diverse catalogue of music that touches on their love ...

8 months ago
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), has announced the launching of its new online course that is meant to promote driver work zone safety. According to the agency, KDOT has launched "Kansas Work Zone Safe," a free online driving course aimed at informing teens and others on how to safely navigate through work zones. The course ...