3 days ago
A Pink Floyd extravaganza is coming to Salina. Floyd Nation, known for delivering an immersive experience that mirrors the sound and "feel" of the legendary rock group, is coming to the Stiefel Theatre. According to the venue, some call it a homage, others call it theatre and most say if you close your eyes you’ll swear ...

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The Kansas Recreation and Parks Association recognized Joe Minick of Abilene with the Distinguished Volunteer Award. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitor's Bureau, at 90 years young Minick is widely regarded as one of Kansas’ most impactful volunteers, quietly shaping some of the state’s most beloved recreation and tourism assets through decades of hands-on service, ...

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The life and vision of Father Robert Mize Jr. is being celebrated on the Saint Francis Ministries campus in Salina - as Founder's Day. William J. Clark President/Chief Executive Officer at St. Francis joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra to look back at the mission that began in 1945. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bill-Clark-1.mp3"][/audio]   Now staff is celebrating what ...

3 days ago
 Evergy Kansas customers who need financial assistance can now apply for the 2026 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) through Tuesday, March 31.  According to Evergy, they are one of five utilities partnering with the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) to help eligible Kansans receive assistance. LIEAP, administered through DCF, is a federally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion ...

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Kansas lawmakers are aiming to crack down on speeding drivers. Senate Bill 113, if passed would charge drivers caught speeding at 100 miles per hour or faster on Kansas roads with reckless driving. The reckless driving charge would also apply to drivers exceeding the posted speed limit by at least 35 miles per hour. Kansas currently fines drivers ...

3 days ago
This week, I stepped away from my duties at the Statehouse to fulfill one of the most fundamental and constitutional obligations we share as American citizens: I reported for jury duty. Spending two days in that environment was a profound reminder of the importance of our judicial system. Although I was not ultimately selected for the ...

3 days ago
About 50 people gathered Tuesday evening on the campus of Salina Area Technical College to participate in a forum which provided information about the upcoming special election which will decide whether or not the pit bull dog ban in Salina will be rescinded. The purpose of the event was to educate about the breed-specific dog law, ...

4 days ago
A critically acclaimed American roots, folk, and bluegrass string band is coming to Salina. Old Crow Medicine Show will perform at the Stiefel Theatre this spring. Old Crow Medicine Show’s music has been called old-time, folk, and alternative country. Along with original songs, the band performs many pre-World War II blues and folk songs. Old Crow Medicine ...

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A Rock & Roll hall of famer, and a Salina hip-hop artist, spoken-word poet, and community advocate were among those honored by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly with a Governor's Arts Award. Cash Hollistah was honored for "Excellence in Arts Education". The Governor's Office describes Hollistah in the following way: "Cash Hollistah is a nationally recognized hip‑hop artist, spoken ...

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The Saline County Food Action Community Team (FACT) has released the final Saline County Food System Assessment, a comprehensive, countywide report examining how food is produced, processed, distributed, accessed, consumed, and recovered across Saline County. According to the organization, conducted in partnership with Wichita State University’s Community Engagement Institute and Center for Applied Research and Evaluation, ...

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As the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its annual meeting Tuesday the organization recognized some of its hard working members and community members, and also officially unveiled a new community brand as part of the Community Marketing Initiative (CMI). The annual meeting was a little different this year. In lieu of an evening banquet featuring a ...