1 year ago
A woman is dead after backing into a moving airplane propellor while taking photos at Air Capital Drop Zone in Derby. Thirty-seven-year-old Amanda Gallagher was severely injured in the incident on Saturday afternoon and taken to a hospital where she died from her injuries. A GoFundMe has been set up to help with funeral costs.

1 year ago
A long-time Salina Public Library staff member has been honored with an award. Lori Berezovsky is the recipient of the 2024 John Philip Excellence in Outreach Award. The award is given to an individual in recognition of their outstanding contributions and prominent leadership to the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS). According to the organization, Lori ...

1 year ago
After a couple of more days of unseasonably warm and dry weather, cooler temperatures and chances for soaking rain could be looming. According to the National Weather Service, unseasonably warm temperatures are expected Sunday through Tuesday. Windy conditions are expected Monday and Tuesday with extreme fire danger possible. By Wednesday cooler weather, with a possibility showers ...

1 year ago
High school seniors in North Central Kansas are invited to compete for a chance to win $1,000 by submitting an essay or short video for the 2024-2025 Rural Voices Youth Contest. This year's contest theme is “Rural Kansas... My Hometown.” The North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC), based in Beloit, Kansas, has sponsored the contest annually ...

1 year ago
The Kansas Department of Transportation is seeking input as part of a comprehensive bus study survey to enhance public transportation services across the state. According to the agency, anyone can take the survey, especially users of public transit and intercity bus services. The survey will take about six minutes to complete and is available online at ...

1 year ago
The Kansas National Wild Turkey Federation State Chapter recently met to review project proposals for 2025 funding awards. According to the organization, after the reviewing and ranking process, proposals were approved by the board of directors. The board budgeted $59,000 for conservation projects and $28,730 for hunting heritage projects, including outreach and education events, chapter ...

1 year ago
Fort Hays State University President Tisa Mason is on a tour of Kansas. According to FHSU, during the four days of the tour, President Mason will make 21 stops and cover more than 1,000 miles, meet with journalists in small Kansas community public and commercial radio stations, participate in two live TV programs, and sit down for an ...

1 year ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is seeking tips in a case involving a theft from a shed at a rural property. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to the agency, on September 12th deputies responded to the 2500 block of W Stimmel RD to the report of a shed ...

1 year ago
A public event will feature a virtual presentation hosted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) on upcoming changes to KanCare's managed care organizations (MCOs). OCCK will host the event. According to the organization,  the special public event will be this Monday on Monday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at OCCK, Inc. 1710 W Schilling, ...

1 year ago
Rolling Hills Zoo, and Joya the Rhino, are the inspirations behind a new novel. The zoo invites everyone to join Kansas author Jillian Forsberg on Sunday, November 10th at 2 p.m. for an engaging presentation of her new book, "The Rhino Keeper", at Rolling Hills Zoo. With a master’s degree in public history from Wichita State University ...

1 year ago
The Salina Police Department (SPD) and downtown businesses gave out treats to children and families. Many businesses in downtown came together and handed out candy for families as they strolled through the sidewalks. SPD hosted their annual Cops and Costumes event in front of their station. Police Captain David Villanueva tells KSAL News they enjoy keeping the ...