1 year ago
Police are seeking tips in connection with a robbery at a Salina convenience store. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to police, on Saturday, November 30th, at about 3:00 PM, a male subject described to be 6’1” to 6’3” and weighing between 250 to 280 pounds entered the Pit ...

1 year ago
It will be another busy weekend of holiday activities around the area. Holiday events will start in Salina Friday night with the  Mayor’s Christmas Pancakes & Pajama party will be held at the Salina Fieldhouse from 6 till 8. Everyone is invited to wear their pajamas and come join in the fun and food. Plans include: ...

1 year ago
A Salina non-profit organization had another success with their annual Christmas event. The Salina Area United Way (SAUW) a non-profit that focuses on education, health, and financial stability and dedicated to improving lives, held their 4th annual "Mistletoe Melodies" Christmas event on December 6th. Over 400 attended and raised $70,000 for the benefit of the community. Director ...

1 year ago
The Salina Art Center Cinema will be among a select group of theatres across the country where an independently produced supernatural thriller will debut. "The Activated Man", produced by award-winning filmmaker Nicholas Gyeney is the final leading role on the big screen for Tony Todd, who passed away in early November. According to the producer, the film ...

1 year ago
Saline County Commissioners this week revisited the process of bringing naming rights to the Livestock and Expo Center. Saline County Administrator Phillip Smith Hanes tells KSAL News that those funds would go directly into paying for additional upgrades around the facilities. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/smith-hanes-on-naming-rights.mp3"][/audio]   Commissioners are mulling an asking price of one million dollars to a business or individual ...

1 year ago
A Salina woman's car was stolen by an unknown suspect(s). Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News between December 10th-December 11th, a 55-year old female reported her car was stolen from an apartment complex on 730 Fairdale Rd. The vehicle is a 2020 white Hyundai Elantra. License plate: 5413AGU. There were no keys in the Elantra ...

1 year ago
A two-vehicle crash occurred after a man failed to yield. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on December 10th, an accident took place on the intersection of 9th and Magnolia. Chelsea Wickman, a 31-year old female from Salina was in a Toyota Camry going northbound on 9th. John Avalos, a 24-year old male from Salina ...

1 year ago
Salina Mayor Bill Longbine will host a big holiday celebration this Friday evening, and the whole community is invited. The Mayor's Christmas Pancakes & Pajama party will be held at the Salina Fieldhouse. Everyone is invited to wear their pajamas and come join in the fun and food. Plans include: Pancakes (made by Chris Cakes) Hot ...

1 year ago
Abilene continues to offer a holiday season filled with festive events to make spirits bright. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, while a Cowtown Christmas wrapped up last weekend, the celebrations are far from over. From dazzling lights to festive performances, Abilene invites you to experience the magic of the season. On December 14 and 21, the ...

1 year ago
A driver was injured when she rolled her SUV after running into a ladder which had fallen onto Interstate 135. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Toyota RAV4 SUV was headed north on I 135 in the left lane when vehicles in front of it swerved to avoid road debris. The SUV driver  had little ...

1 year ago
A now completed survey is identifying strengths, and possible  improvements, to the USD 305 school district. According to the District, survey participants had an opportunity to provide feedback about district services, identify district strengths, areas for improvement, share concerns and more. The community survey* helped the district better understand community members’ perceptions of SPS. “Salina Public Schools ...