10 months ago
A parade down Santa Fe Thursday evening kicked off the fun and festivities of  a re-imagined  Tri-Rivers Fair. A crowd gathered to wave, cheer, and gather candy from the wide variety of colorful, and sometimes loud entries. Participants and bystanders enjoyed a pleasant evening of mild temperatures. Traditionally held during the first full week of August, ...

10 months ago
The longest rail-trail project in Kansas has been nominated to the Rails to Trails Conservancy’s (RTC) Hall of Fame. According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks the Flint Hills Trail State Park has been nominated.  Since 2007, RTC’s Hall of Fame has honored America’s outstanding trails, recognized for their scenic value, use, amenities, historical ...

10 months ago
Salina Regional Health Center has received recertification as a Primary Stroke Center from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). According to the hospital, the certification comes as validation of the hospital’s efforts to enhance stroke care for the region following a thorough verification process. Salina Regional first became certified as a Primary Stroke Center in 2017 ...

10 months ago
It's that time of year again where 'purple ribbon' pie is available at the 4-H Building in Salina. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/pricket-1.mp3"][/audio]   Robyn Pricket with Boldly Go 4-H Club in Salina joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at a number of exciting events members are taking part in this week. From rocketry projects to dairy ...

10 months ago
A special enforcement effort involving several agencies prompted multiple citations and several arrests at an area lake. According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, On July 19th Kansas Game Wardens partnered with Kansas State Park Rangers, Public Lands officers, and the Geary County Sheriff’s Office to coordinate a special enforcement selective at Milford Reservoir ...

10 months ago
Salina City Commissioners this week green-lighted upgrades to two Salina parks. Kenwood Park and Bill Burke Park will both see new playground installations, with a combined investment of nearly $200,000 aimed at improving recreational spaces for local families. Kenwood Park will receive a new playground structure to replace its aging 36-year-old equipment. The project, budgeted at ...

10 months ago
Police are looking for burglars who stole items from a Salina restaurant. Police say on Wednesday at about 11:00 AM, officers made contact with employees of La Casita, 1601 W. Crawford, in reference to a burglary. Employees reported finding a storage shed behind the building had a lock forced open. Once the suspect entered the building multiple ...

10 months ago
A group of Salina high school students this summer participated in an international event designed for those interested in becoming health care professionals. According to the USD 305 School District, six South High School students participated in the Health Occupations Students of America International Leadership Conference, held in Nashville, Tennessee. The organization is an international student ...

10 months ago
A program which offers free passes to attractions across Kansas which was set to expire this weekend on Sunday has been extended for a few days. According to the Kansas Department of Tourism, The Sunflower Summer Program has been extended for an extra five days, through Friday, August 8th. Sunflower Summer provides Kansas families with free admission ...

10 months ago
A former Wyandotte County prosecutor is running for Kansas Attorney General. Democrat Chris Mann announced his candidacy for the 2026 election yesterday. Mann, who is also a former Lawrence police officer who was struck by drunk driver during a traffic stop in 2002, previously ran for attorney general in 2022 and lost to current Attorney General Kris ...

10 months ago
Salina Downtown will be bustling this Friday evening as another First Friday event kicks off. This latest First Friday event will feature late shopping at over a dozen businesses, till 7 PM. They include: Salina Selfie Station Familia Toys Salina Art Center Poppy & Vine Red Fern Booksellers Baron Mushmouse Flipping Fabulous Eccentricity Sanity Boutique The ...