10 months ago
An intense confrontation between a Republican and Democrat on the Kansas House floor Thursday during a gun debate forced the chamber into a two-hour recess as leadership worked to deescalate tensions. Democrats accused Rep. Nick Hoheisel, a Wichita Republican, of trying to start a fight with Rep. Ford Carr, a Wichita Democrat, by launching obscenities at Carr. ...

10 months ago
A pilot was not injured when his small airplane crash landed into a marsh in rural Kansas after the fuel line froze. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 42-year-old Matthew Evans from Indianapolis, Indiana, was flying a Cessna aircraft over eastern Kansas.When the fuel line froze, he was forced to make an emergency landing. The pilot was ...

10 months ago
After almost 30 years the murder of a Salina woman remains unsolved, and a $5,000 Governor's Reward remains unclaimed. Gina Bridget Cyphers was murdered December 28th, 1995. At about 12:12PM on December 28, 1995, first responders were dispatched to 721 West Cloud #54 in Salina to a report of a homicide. The victim, 24-year-old Gina Cyphers, was ...

10 months ago
You can see all of the 2025 Oscar Short nominations on the big screen beginning this weekend in Salina. According to the Salina Art Center, Feb 21 - 26, the Art Center Cinema will host screenings of the Oscar Shorts. For over ten years, Salina Art Center Cinema has been hosting the Oscar Shorts Festival. With all ...

10 months ago
Salina police and the FBI are investigating a swatting case. Salina Police received a call about an incident that occurred and determined it was false. It was learned that a child was harassed on an online video game. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Wednesday, February 19th they received a call from a young male ...

10 months ago
The first-ever weekend statewide job fair is planned for this Friday and Saturday. Jobseekers and employers of all industries are encouraged to take part in the virtual job fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, starting at 7:30 a.m. Friday, February 21, through 9:00 p.m. Sunday, February 23. According to KANSASWORKS, the virtual job fair allows anyone searching for ...

10 months ago
A man was assaulted by a male suspect after providing money to a female acquaintance. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Wednesday, February 19th a 50-year old male victim provided cash to a female acquaintance at a residence in the 100 block of E. Wilson. Allegedly, the woman demanded she wanted more money ...

10 months ago
An art and graphic design show by longtime Salina graphic artist Pam Harris will be the next feature at The Gallery, in Sams Hall of Fine Arts on the Kansas Wesleyan campus. “PROJECT: 45 Years of Art & Design” will open this coming Monday, February 24, with a reception from 5–6:30 p.m. and the artist’s ...

10 months ago
The Kansas Senate on Wednesday passed legislation that would ban school district employees from using names or pronouns other than a minor student’s corresponding biological sex or birth certificate without parental permission. Senate Bill 76 is among a slate of anti-trans bills making their way through the Legislature this year. In a 40-minute debate on the Senate ...

10 months ago
A chain of stores that sells brand-name clothing, accessories, and home goods at low prices is expanding into Salina and is scheduled to open this summer. Burlington, formerly called Burlington Coat Factory, plans to open a store at 2450 S 9th Street in Salina in the Mid State Plaza. According to Burlington, an opening date of ...

10 months ago
A Salina based coffee shop is expanding and has signed its first franchisee. Mokas Coffee & Eatery, owned by JRI Hospitality, has partnered with Christian Coleman as the first franchisee. According to the company, he brings a wealth of experience to the table, and has secured territorial rights to key counties in Kansas, including Johnson, Douglas, ...