9 months ago
Negotiations are underway at the Salina USD 305 School District for a new teacher contract. According to the district, the school board and NEA-Salina met for their first round of negotiations on the terms of the 2025-2026 contract. Both sides presented their proposals for next year’s contract. Topics included the following: Increases to the salary schedules and ...

9 months ago
A group gathered outside on the campus of Kansas Wesleyan University Wednesday afternoon, just as a light drizzle dissipated, to work together to plant a couple of trees. K-State Horticulturist Agent Jason Graves organized the event to recognize Arbor Day. Graves told KSAL News the tree planting is part of what makes KWU eligible for tree campus ...

9 months ago
The annual, month long support for the hungry kicked off with a luncheon before it officially launches next Thursday. Project Salina (founded in 1990), a non-profit that fights hunger in the community held a luncheon at Sunrise Presbyterian Church to celebrate its month long donations of food. President Mike Paul tells KSAL News, "it is a ...

9 months ago
The Salina Fire Department contained a residential structure fire on Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 4:10 PM, the Salina Fire Department was dispatched to 709 Carriage Court following reports of a fire in the garage, with potential occupants still inside the residence. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a working fire in the attached garage with flames spreading to ...

9 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. ...

9 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 ...

9 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 ...

9 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 ...

9 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 ...

9 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 ...

9 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 ...