2 days ago
The Southeast of Saline school district, is advocating to dedicate a memorial for the late and beloved coach who impacted the lives of many. SE of Saline USD 306 are seeking donations and support from the community to honor Kevin Noonan, who passed away on January, 5th 2024. One of the leading advocates and teacher of ...

3 days ago
Built to be an outpost of protection for pioneers and traders - Fort Harker (aka Fort Ellsworth) housed around 1,000 soldiers at its height in the late 1860s. Greg Heller, Historian and Interpretive Guide at the Fort Harker Guardhouse Museum joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at the upcoming celebration Kanapolis. Heller ...

3 days ago
Staffing issues will impact some area lakes this summer by forcing some closures. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, they are planning to temporarily close or reduce services at recreation areas across multiple states including Kansas beginning May 15th.  The agency says it is "currently managing seasonal staffing and resource limitations that affect its ...

3 days ago
Salina's Kenwood Cove water park is changing the minimum age of unsupervised entry for the upcoming summer season. According to Salina Parks and Recreation, starting with the 2025 season, Kenwood Cove Aquatic Park will raise the minimum age for unsupervised entry from 8 to 10 years old. This change prioritizes safety, aligns with waterpark industry standards, ...

3 days ago
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It’s an opportunity for folks to safely dispose of their prescription drugs that are no longer needed.  The Saline County Sheriff’s Office  is among agencies across the country that are participating. Law enforcement will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs for safe disposal. For ...

3 days ago
The premiere of a documentary feature film will highlight a weekend of events planned to celebrate the development of a perennial grain with the potential to change the way we farm. Such a grain — Kernza — and the man who guided its development — Kansas Wesleyan University grad Dr. Wes Jackson  — will be ...

3 days ago
Community race directors have come together to create a first-time ever Salina running series. With the Love, Chloe Family Fun Run occurring this weekend, race directors in Salina have assembled to launch "Run Salina Series." According to Co-Founder and Race Director for Salina Crossroads Marathon Daniel Craig, "Run Salina Series" is a collaborative effort of local ...

3 days ago
Have you made dinner plans for Friday yet? Well here is a suggestion for you. Sip for a cause and enjoy a delicious meal as DVACK will be hosting a fundraiser event, "Teal Me More" at La Curva on Friday, April 25th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. La Curva will serving a limited time margarita flavor ...

3 days ago
The Kansas Department of Transportation is again warning the public about a scam involving fraudulent text messages – known as smishing – that falsely claim to be from KDOT and demand payment for unpaid tolls. According to the organization, KDOT does not request or collect any form of payment via text message. KDOT does not collect tolls ...

3 days 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 ...

3 days 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 ...