8 months ago
Thanks to generous donations from community and county foundations, the Kansas Starbase of Salina program has been restored after being temporarily suspended. On Tuesday, February 4th, 2025  the Department of Defense (DoD) Starbase Kansas program was suspended due to a continuing resolution gap in U.S. government funding. The program is known to be one of the ...

8 months ago
The first annual Civics Bee in Salina, featured a strong showing of over 15 area Middle school students at Kansas Wesleyan University and three students are heading to Wichita for State. On Saturday, March 29th the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the National Civics Bee at the local level on the campus of KWU. A ...

8 months ago
Just before noon on Sunday, March 30, the Salina Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the Roadway Inn, located at 3932 S. 9th Street. While en route, dispatch received 911 calls confirming an active fire on the third floor, with hotel occupants still inside the building. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered moderate smoke on the ...

8 months ago
Coming up Friday night in Salina - it's a workshop to make men better fathers. Kori Powell with the Saline County Health Department joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at how dads will strengthen their walk as a leader for their family, plus enjoy a free meal of beef brisket or ...

8 months ago
The Rolling Hills Zoo arranged a controlled burn with a Saline County non-profit organization, to maintain and tend land. Monday morning a portion of the Zoo's 165 acre land was burned to improve grass life and promote ecological health. Rolling Hills Zoo Horticulture Manager and Secretary Treasurer for the Smoky Hills Prescribed Burn Association (SHPBA), Gerrett ...

8 months ago
A woman from Wichita and her teenage daughter were transported to the hospital in Salina after their car hit a construction barrier on Interstate-135. According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, 33-year-old Aidee Ramirez apparently fell asleep Saturday night while driving a 2013 Cadillac Allante southbound on I-135. The vehicle struck the barrier at milepost #82 ...

8 months ago
The Friends of the Salina Public Library, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sponsoring and supplementing Salina Public Library’s programs and events, is proud to award college scholarships to two high school seniors who have volunteered in the library’s Youth Services department and the Friends’ used book sales. The scholarships are named in honor of Joe McKenzie, ...

8 months ago
A class at Bethany College welcomed a special visitor, a former Kansas Governor. According to the school, Professor James Baker’s Elementary Social Studies Methods class had a unique opportunity to hear from distinguished guest speakers, the Honorable John Carlin and Bethany College alumnus Ryon Carey '95, during a recent session focused on history, government, and education. The event ...

8 months ago
A Salina employee owned company breaks ground to open opportunities for ways to reinvest into the community. Superior Contracting & Manufacturing Services Co. (SC&MS) broke ground to establish a 101,000 sq. ft building, that is meant to allow businesses to lease and provide ways to boost the economy of Salina. C5 Executive Business Advisor for SC&MS ...

8 months ago
You can help in the local fight against cancer on Monday by simply enjoying some tasty food. Stop by McAllister's Deli on S 9th Street in Salina between 5 pm and 9 pm, choose any item on the menu, and 20 percent will be donated to Relay For Life. Mention "Relay For Life" before you pay. ...

8 months ago
A player who led the KU Jayhawks to two Final Fours during his four year career in Lawrence will speak in Salina. Wayne Simien will speak at the Salina Area Prayer Breakfast.  This year's prayer breakfast will be held on May 1st at Mabee Arena, in the Student Activities Center on the campus of Kansas Wesleyan ...