10 months ago
Nearing a half century since he co-founded The Land Institute southeast of Salina, Wes Jackson remains staunchly hinged to a “long view” of reducing climate change. Despite being decades from mission accomplished, a celebration looms later this month in downtown Salina, with the world premiere of a documentary, “Prairie Prophecy,” starring Jackson. A red carpet event is ...

10 months ago
A McPherson auto body repair business is taking over ownership of a longtime Salina auto body repair business.  Dacus Auto Body & Collision Repair has acquired Crossroads Collision. Founded in 1983 and based in Salina, Crossroads Collision stands as the largest independently owned collision repair center in the region. According to Dacus, the addition will allow ...

10 months ago
UPDATE: The majority of Salina City Commissioners decided to re-bid for the highly-anticipated splash pad for Jerry Ivey Memorial Park. On Monday, April 14th at the Salina City Commission Meeting, city staff and commissioners discussed plans for the existing splash pad at Jerry Ivey. During the meeting, City of Salina Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Hammond ...

10 months ago
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Salina has announced that registration has opened for their 36th annual Hook & Slice Golf Tournament. According to the organization, the Hook & Slice Golf Tournament is a fundraising event that supports their vital one-to-one mentoring programs. Funds raised through the event will help enable the organization to create more ...

10 months ago
A Salina man is in custody after allegedly choking his girlfriend. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 35-year-old Darnell Roberson was arrested on Sunday after a third party contacted authorities about a domestic disturbance in the 1300 block of Derby. Police say the two were arguing and the 36-year-old victim tried to escape - going ...

10 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 ...

10 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 ...

10 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 ...

10 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 ...

10 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 ...

10 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 ...