8 months ago
No one was injured after a wood stove fire destroys a detached garage. Undersheriff Brent Melander with the Saline County Sheriff's Office tells KSAL News that on Sunday afternoon, firefighters were sent to the 1200 block of South Lightville Road to fight a blaze that was threatening to destroy the home. Deputies say the family had left ...

8 months ago
A Saline County school counselor will be discussing a book that is meant to help improve inclusive issues within relationships, schools and the working environment at a Salina bookstore. Dr. Ralita Cheeks will be discussing and selling her book "Cracking the Code: Building Inclusive Culture Climate," on Monday, April 21st at Red Fern Booksellers on 106 ...

8 months ago
The Salina Symphony Youth Choir will celebrate its 10th Anniversary at its Spring Concert on Sunday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at University United Methodist Church under the direction of Jenna Eshleman. The Youth Choir will be joined by special guest Thad Beach, a musician, songwriter, teaching artist, and performer known for his energetic performances and ...

8 months ago
The threat of a knife during a scuffle inside a Salina home prompts the victim to call for help. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 29-year-old Dimitrios Laskou was taken into custody on Friday afternoon after a domestic disturbance at a home in the 2000 block of Simmons Street. Police say Laskou and his 46-year-old ...

8 months ago
Salina area public transportation will have shortened hours this week on Friday, in observation of Good Friday. According to the organization, on Friday CityGo buses will run from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with no peak routes running.   Regional paratransit, GoAbilene, and GoConcordia vehicles will run a reduced number of trips. 81 Connection, KanConnect, and OCCK OnDemand will ...

8 months ago
The Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank is looking ahead to the "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive, a one-day city-wide collection of non-perishable food held in partnership with the National Association of Letter Carriers. This year’s collection will be Saturday, May 10th and volunteers of all ages are encouraged to help. “In these challenging times, the "Stamp ...

8 months ago
An expert with experience working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be the guest presenter at the Smoky Hills Audubon Society’s monthly gathering later this week. According to the organization, environmental education is the crucial connection between our communities and conservation. Gain a greater appreciation for environmental education by learning about the Great Plains ...

8 months ago
Saline County Fire District No.3 in Brookville is breaking ground for the start of their new long-awaited fire station. On Saturday Saline County and Brookville community members gathered for a groundbreaking celebration marking the beginning of a new fire station for fire district #3.  Fire Chief Scott Abker tells KSAL News, they are thrilled to receive ...

8 months ago
Thanks to a partnership between Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities and the Division of Information Technology at Kansas State University, early childhood professionals in Kansas will have access to a new statewide directory and professional empowerment portal. According to K-State, the Division of Information Technology provided Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, or KCCTO — a K-State-sponsored project that provides professional ...

8 months ago
A downtown Salina bookstore is planning to participate in the 12th Anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day. Red Fern Booksellers invites everyone to join them for special events throughout the day on Saturday, April 26th. According to the bookstore, events include: Salina Animal Services will have dogs available for adoption from 10 am to noon. Artist Meghan ...

8 months ago
A group of teachers from across the area were honored at an event in Salina on Saturday. According to the Kansas State Department of Education, Tracie Betz, an early childhood special education preschool teacher at Quinter Elementary School, Quinter USD 293, and Tranda Strnad, art teacher at Republic County High School, Republic County USD 109, were named ...