3 weeks ago
A cinema chain that has cultivated a massive cult following among film enthusiasts could be expanding into Salina, with a new franchise. Salina economic development officials tell KSAL News that local developers are looking at bringing an Alamo Drafthouse Cinema to downtown Salina. Talks have been going on for over a month, and are now in ...

3 weeks ago
A memorial monument to a beloved Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks Fisheries Biologist that has been at the Central Mall since 1995 has been relocated. Bruce Zamrzla was instrumental in the creation of a large aquarium at the mall in the mid 1980s.  At the time the  aquarium was the largest free standing fish tank ...

3 weeks ago
Salina’s Kenwood Cove Aquatic Park is preparing for a busy summer. The 2026 swim season is set to begin. This will be the 16th season for the water park. Kenwood Cove first opened over Memorial Day Weekend in 2010. Many of the lifeguards are students, from area colleges and high schools. With many not dismissing until the ...

3 weeks ago
The Salina Fire Department is recognizing National Emergency Medical Services Week this week, and honoring the dedication, professionalism, and compassion of the department’s providers who serve the community every day. According to the agency, National EMS Week is an opportunity to recognize the important role emergency medical service personnel play in protecting the health, safety, and ...

3 weeks ago
A Salina man who was injured in a rollover crash is now facing a charge of DUI. Undersheriff Brent Melander with the Saline County Sheriff's Office tells KSAL News that 59-year-old Javier Martinez was driving northbound on N. Ohio Tuesday afternoon and lost control of a 2005 Chevy Colorado pickup. Deputies say the vehicle sustained major damage ...

3 weeks ago
The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, in collaboration with Kansas State University Theatre students, is hosting an original, full stage production. According to the organization, "The Well-Lit Shadow" was inspired by archival materials and historical documents from the Eisenhower Presidential Library archives. This fictional dramatic work transforms history into a dynamic, live theatrical experience. The production ...

3 weeks ago
A Kansas high school is damaged following a senior prank. Authorities say 11 recent graduates broke into Newton High School early Monday morning and caused interior damage to the building. The incident, which was captured on security cameras, is being investigated by police.

3 weeks ago
Salina Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Renee Duxler is stepping down  and getting into politics. Johnson County Sen. Ethan Corson’s Democratic campaign for governor announced her today as his lt governor choice. Corson, who was endorsed by Gov. Laura Kelly and former Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, said his running mate would be Duxler, who has ...

4 weeks ago
Firefighters escaped without  injury after they abandoned a vehicle experiencing a mechanical failure while battling wildfires in Southwest Kansas. According to Lyon County Fire District #5, they were requested via the Kansas Division of Emergency Management to respond to southwest Kansas for multiple on-going wildfires. The agency responded with a task force consisting of Olpe Fire, ...

4 weeks ago
Looking for a fun way to spend quality time together while staying active? The Salina Family YMCA has the perfect solution with its monthly Sunday Funday Family Sports series, an exciting opportunity for families of all ages to connect, compete, and create lasting memories. Designed to encourage families to step away from screens and enjoy active time ...

4 weeks ago
The Kansas Attorney General's Office has obtained a consent judgment against Rodney Rippe, the operator of an Ellis County construction business, Straight Line Remodeling, LLC. The judgment holds Rippe personally liable for his deceptive business practices and permanently bans him from operating, directly or indirectly, any business in the state. Following the Attorney General’s consumer protection ...