1 year ago
Partners with Salina Area United Way participated at the organization's  campaign Kickoff event. The United Way surpassed its 2023-2024 annual campaign goal of $550,000 raising $842,237. Additionally, they were awarded $932,735 in grant funding for their Early Childcare Initiative, totaling $1,774,972 to support their thirteen 2023-2024 funded partners and seven early childhood care centers. On Tuesday, $10,000 ...

1 year ago
Kansas Wildlife and Parks Game Wardens are investigating poaching cases involving waterfowl. According to the organization, not all aquatic birds are classified as waterfowl. During the Low Plains Teal season opener on Saturday multiple hunters were cited for shooting at, killing, and leaving behind American White Pelicans. All charges are pending. Kansas Game Wardens remind everyone it is ...

1 year ago
An investigation is underway following the death of a Kansas prison inmate. According to the Kansas Department of Corrections, Ellsworth Correctional Facility inmate Kyle Fullington, 37, died Tuesday. Fullington was found unresponsive Monday morning. Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he died ...

1 year ago
Salina Regional Health Center has continued its commitment to improving infant and maternal health by earning recognition through High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier, a program initiative developed by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates in Kansas. According to the hospital,  High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier ...

1 year ago
Salina Adult Education Center (SAEC) celebrates "Adult Education and Family Literacy Week" by offering education for those in need.  SAEC is under the Workforce Investment Opportunities Act (WIOA) and are mandated partners with Vocational Rehab and Kansas Works to successfully keep the adult education program continue. September 16th-20th is Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, and ...

1 year ago
Growing up in Ellsworth, Braden Schulte has always exemplified the determined spirit Fort Hays State University students are known for. With his senior year underway, Braden is thankful to those who have supported him throughout his time on campus. He’s most appreciative of FHSU’s Half Century Club. “Knowing that others believe in my education means a ...

1 year ago
They're bringing their skilled palate and brewing creativity to Salina On Tap this October. Freedom - was the fuel that powered the co-founders of Defiance Brewing Company in Hays, Kansas. Over ten years ago, Dylan Sultzer and Matt Bender were working as assistants brewers at another company. They craved the freedom to tinker and brew up their ...

1 year ago
A Kansas state government building in Topeka was evacuated because of suspicious packages. Authorities say the packages were delivered yesterday to the Kansas Secretary of State's Office and the Kansas Attorney General's Office in Memorial Hall. Topeka police say several items in the mail had an unknown substance on them, but a field test indicated no hazardous ...

1 year ago
The Salina Landfill is back open. According to the City of Salina, the landfill has reopened and resumed normal operations following a temporary closure due to a power outage caused by lightning during a Tuesday morning thunderstorm. The impacted computer systems and scale house have been restored, and the landfill is now accepting waste as usual. _ _ ...

1 year ago
The field of authors for a first of its kind event in Salina has been selected. Red Fern Bookseller is planning its first local authors’ fair. The event On October 1st from 5-7 pm will celebrate the talents of local authors. Eight distinguished authors will be present to engage with visitors and autograph their books. The ...

1 year ago
Two teenage girls from Hutchinson are safe after pleading with a driver to pull over while he was being chased by police. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 25-year-old Ryan Hardey of Wichita and 21-year-old Lucas Bolen from Hays are both facing charges in the case after a police pursuit that reached speeds ...