1 year ago
During the fall grant cycle, the Post Rock Community Foundation awarded over $65,000 to 16 projects throughout Lincoln County and the communities served by Unified School Districts #298 and #299. The following organizations received funding: USD #299, $5,216.99 to purchase a SawStop table saw. Luray Community Foundation, $3,400 to purchase a new fan, motor, and ...

1 year ago
Bethany College hosted its annual counselor's brunch Salina at Yaya's Euro Bistro, offering nearly 25 local counselors a unique opportunity to explore the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and career counseling. The event included a presentation by Mark McDonald, Professor of Biology at Bethany College, who led discussions on "Education & Technology: ...

1 year ago
Typical work days at Kyler Knobbe’s Cimarron law practice include reminiscing life in southwest Kansas with clients, while also protecting their financial legacies. “I’m into my second and third generations of families, and I like what I do,” said the attorney who has practiced law 51 years in Cimarron. The dozens of folks — customers — who ...

1 year ago
An area bank is alerting its customers to beware of a scam. If someone calls claiming to be from Sunflower Bank or First National 1870 and asks you to read back text codes or provide them with your online banking login credentials, hang up because the bank will never request that. Additionally, do not click on any ...

1 year ago
Where are the birds this year? That's the question on every pheasant and quail hunter's mind as the weekend approaches. The Kansas pheasant and quail season opens this Saturday, November 9th.  Jeff Prendergast, Upland Gamebird Program Coordinator with Kansas Wildlife tells KSAL News that after a few flat years - the numbers are encouraging. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bird-count.mp3"][/audio]   Officials remind ...

1 year ago
Winter weather is occurring in Colorado and is expected to continue through Saturday morning, which could impact motorists in both Colorado and Kansas. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, I-70 was open in Kansas to begin the day Friday.  However, sections of I-70 in western Kansas were closed Thursday evening due to highway conditions in ...

1 year ago
Salina Police are seeking tips in a case involving an arson. The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on Saturday, November 2nd at about 1:50 A.M., a vehicle fire was reported in the parking lot of 2140 E. Crawford, Salina. Upon arrival, a white 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 was ...

1 year ago
A proposed Buc-ee's Family Travel Center in Kansas City, Kansas, is one step closer to reality. The Unified Government of Wyandotte County's Board of Commissioners give final approval to the plan last night. The 74-thousand-square-foot facility near the Kansas Speedway is scheduled to open in May 2027. The project is expected to cost nearly 95-million-dollars.

1 year ago
The unveiling of a new apartment complex in Downtown Salina showcased its revitalization to the public. On Thursday, Overland Property Group (OPG) was recognized for completing Phase 2 at the apartments inside the historic Lee Building. Guided tours were given from OPG, as event goers were strolling in and out to see the newly renovated rooms. ...

1 year ago
Salina’s Project SEARCH internship program has been recognized. According to USD 305 Project SEARCH, based at Salina Regional Health Center, received an Excellent Employment Outcome Award at the annual conference in Albuquerque, NM. “Our team was recognized for achieving 80% employment for our 2022-23 class of interns,” said Ardis Bryan, program instructor. The program is a one ...

1 year ago
A temporary fix is in place at at a busy Salina intersection. Staff has temporarily wired the traffic signal cabinet at the intersection of South Ninth Street and Crawford Street for the intersection to use timed cycles for each traffic signal phase until the necessary electronic components for automatic traffic detection are available. On Monday the traffic ...