8 months ago
Area public transportation will not be running on Memorial Day Monday. Accoridng to OCCK Transportation, no vehicles will run on Monday, May 26, 2025, including Paratransit vans and buses, as well as Salina CityGo buses, 81 Connection buses and GoAbilene, GoConcordia, KanConnect, and OCCK OnDemand vehicles.  Transportation services will resume operating hours on Tuesday, May 27th.

8 months ago
The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum has opened a remarkable temporary exhibit dedicated to honoring the contributions of American veterans from varied backgrounds and experiences. "WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America" is now on display in the Museum Special Gallery through December 2025. This inspirational showcase features 50 stunning large-scale watercolor portraits by internationally ...

8 months ago
Drought-stricken governments in west-central Kansas have escalated their fight for water rights from state to federal court, which could impact how cities across the state handle future disputes. The cities of Hays and Russell, located in neighboring counties just off of Interstate 70 near the middle of the state, sued the nearby Edwards County in 2024 ...

8 months ago
While the "Greatest Generation" was fighting WW II across Europe and and the Pacific islands, those on the home front were doing their part to pitch in. Most of the fighting may have been halfway around the world – the war – in many ways, was very personal and close to home. Join Dr. Andrew Orr on ...

8 months ago
Rebuilding efforts are underway following a tornado that struck Grinnell. Multiple buildings were damaged or destroyed when an EF-3 tornado tore through the community on Sunday. More than 300 people gathered in Grinnell yesterday to help with cleanup and rebuilding. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly visited the town yesterday to survey the damage and offer support to the ...

8 months ago
A pedestrian was hit and killed while crossing a highway in Ellsworth County late Thursday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 63-year-old Timothy Lee Fosdick of Hollyrood was walking across K 156 Highway. While in the road he was hit by an SUV. Fosdick suffered fatal injuries. No one in the SUV was hurt. The incident happened ...

8 months ago
Officials gathered Thursday afternoon to celebrate the first phase of one of the newest neighborhoods in Salina. A ribbon cutting, followed by an open house, signified the first major milestone of the Aero Plains project, located near the Salina Regional Airport. Derek Lee is part of the ownership group. He tells KSAL News there are 50 ...

8 months ago
A record breaking number of travelers are anticipated this Memorial Day Weekend, the official kickoff to the summer travel season, across the country and across Kansas. AAA Kansas is forecasting 45 million Americans to hit the road, including over half a million in Kansas. Here’s a quick look at some of the numbers, trends and tips ...

8 months ago
The historic Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad is planning a unique Memorial Day Weekend excursion. According to the Railroad, on Saturday, May 24th, the Smoky Valley Limited dinner train will pay tribute to America’s greatest generation with a bit of World War II nostalgia with its first-ever on-train USO Show. It’s a celebration of the old time ...

8 months ago
A former four-term Kansas Legislator from Salina is being remembered. Diana Dierks passed away on May 19th at the age of 81. Dierks was a realtor in Salina, and a politician. Dierks served as a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives for the 71st District from 2013 until 2021. She was a moderate who had ...

8 months ago
United Airlines has updated its minimum check-in windows for all flights, including flights out of Salina, to help ensure a smoother and more efficient travel experience. According to the airline: Domestic Flights: Passengers must now check in at least 45 minutes prior to departure. International Flights: Passengers must check in no later than 60 minutes prior to departure. These updated guidelines ...