1 year ago
A Salina non-profit organization has launched a volunteer platform which will empower community members to easily find and engage with organizations that are actively seeking support. Salina Area United Way (SAUW) has announced the launch of "United Volunteers", a new platform designed to connect community members with local volunteer opportunities. SAUW recognized a need to adapt ...

1 year ago
Kansas State University is continuing community visits across the state and will spend Nov. 13-20 visiting several counties in central Kansas including Saline County. The full list of counties includes: Saline Lincoln Mitchell Ellis Barton According to K-State, the commitment to integrating engagement across all it does is central to the university's mission as a next-generation land-grant ...

1 year ago
 In a development for aspiring nurses across rural Kansas, the Fort Hays State University (FHSU) Department of Nursing has announced the launch of its new hybrid pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. According to FHSU, this innovative program is designed to meet the needs of students who seek a flexible educational path, making it ...

1 year ago
Ready to find information and inspiration for starting - and growing your own business? The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce and Create Campaign announce the upcoming Salina Create Campaign Business Forum, scheduled for November 9. This event is designed to empower diverse entrepreneurs and provide them with the tools and resources needed to launch and grow ...

1 year ago
A woman was covered in blood, after a man harmed her in a motel room. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News Wednesday afternoon authorities received a call from an O'Reilly Auto Parts employee in the 400 block of S. Broadway. The employee stated someone "covered in blood" walked in their store requesting them to ...

1 year ago
A woman was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash. Salina Police Sgt. Matt Gawith tells KSAL News, yesterday a 2015 Jeep Cherokee driven by 49-year old Margaret Alcorn from Ramona, was heading westbound on Cloud St. Alcorn was making a turn to go southbound on Broadway, but failed to yield. Alcorn then, collided with a 2015 Chevy Silverado ...

1 year ago
The Oklahoma Chief Medical Examiner is releasing a summary report for the murders of two Kansas women. The report says Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley's probable cause of death was multiple sharp force trauma. Butler and Kelley were last seen March 30th heading to pick up Butler's children, but the women were later found stabbed to death ...

1 year ago
The second annual Santa Fe Stroll event is planned for next week, on Tuesday at noon, as part of Kansas Mobility Week. Organizers say community members are encouraged to meet at the Smoky Hill Museum front steps at 211 W. Iron for a Santa Fe Stroll, a walking event with historical learning.  The group will be led on a short ...

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Several safe Halloween trick or treat events are planned in Salina Thursday. Here is a list of some of the events children are invited to participate in: Salina Area Technical College is planning  some spook-tacular fun as they move our annual Trunk-or-Treat event indoors. This year, they are  offering a unique two-level trick-or-treat experience at the ...

1 year ago
A rule that prevents utilities from disconnecting Kansas customers during extreme cold takes effect when November arrives. According to the Kansas Corporation Commission, the Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Friday, November 1st, and remain in effect through March ...

1 year ago
The Kansas Corporation Commission is warning Kansans to beware of scammers trying to rip them off. According to the agency, they have received a report that an individual claiming to be working with the KCC is calling utility customers and offering a 30% discount on their electric bills. Based on what has been reported, the caller ...