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City of Salina and Saline County officials are considering ways to best-utilize space in downtown Salina, and everyone is invited to provide input to the master plan.. According to Saline County, a virtual public open house is now live, until September 18. Those wishing to participate can visit Visit the Future Facilities page or click here to ...

1 year ago
A bridge over the Kansas River is being closed due to safety concerns. The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced the emergency closure of the eastbound lanes of I-70 at the Lewis and Clark Viaduct. Inspectors say that the viaduct is expected to be closed through the end of the year so crews can make needed repairs.

1 year ago
A Salina man was placed in a body wrap after scuffling with officers in a house he allegedly broke into. Police Captain David Villanueva tells KSAL News that on Thursday evening around 5:30pm officers were sent to the 100 block of North 2nd Street after the resident called 911. Police say the man heard someone on his ...

1 year ago
A man is facing attempted murder charges in Geary County. Authorities say that 42-year-old Ryan Diedrich allegedly got into an altercation with another man at Milford Lake on August 17th and attempted to drown him. Diedrich was arrested Wednesday for attempted murder in the second degree and criminal threat.

1 year ago
Employees of Memorial Health System in Abilene wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of August. According to the hospital, employees make a donation, of at least $5, and they are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. For August, a total donation of $1,215 was presented to Tori ...

1 year ago
Beginning this weekend, phones will be ringing across Salina USD 305 as a comprehensive survey of patrons’ opinion will begin. According to USD 305, school district officials say the survey will provide insight into what residents think about the district’s strengths, challenges and other important issues. “This survey lets us hear from a range of patrons about ...

1 year ago
Heartpounding percussion will echo from stage at the Stiefel this Fall. The Kaleidoscope mainstage season will open with colorful and imaginative music Sunday, Oct. 6, at 4 p.m. at the Stiefel Theatre. Hannah Applequist will command the spotlight in Paul Dooley’s new percussion concerto, The Soaring Souls, an energetic yet lyrical composition inspired by the tragic love ...

1 year ago
Current and future residents of Salina Presbyterian Manor have a lot to look forward to. An expansion to grow, beautify, and upgrade the manor has entered a new phase, and it requires the support of the Saline County community. Salina Presbyterian Manor has received a generous grant of $1 million from the Mabee Foundation, out of ...

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The remains of a Fort Riley soldier killed during the First World War have been returned back to his home for proper burial and honors. According to the Army, by most accounts the Aisne-Marne offensive, known as the Second Battle of the Marne which occurred during the summer of 1918, was an intimate and brutal affair. A ...

1 year ago
The man who wore a wolf suit to football games at Arrowhead Stadium and called himself a "ChiefsAholic" has been sentenced in federal court for bank robbery. Twenty-nine-year-old Xaviar Babudar was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison on Thursday. Authorities originally linked him to robbing or attempting to rob 11 banks in seven different states. Court records ...

1 year ago
Salina Area United Way (SAUW) is seeking to reach more volunteers who are determined to serve the community. Director of Marketing & Grants Cami Dinkel tells KSAL News, they plan on launching a community wide resource hub "United Volunteers" which offers diverse volunteer opportunities along with multiple organizations across the area of Salina. This gives volunteers ...