2 years ago
Jackson County voters are rejecting a stadium sales tax extension. The measure failed yesterday by a 58-to-42-percent margin. The three-eights-cent sales tax extension would have funded a new stadium for the Kansas City Royals and renovations to Arrowhead Stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs. The Royals organization had earmarked $1 billion dollars for the plan to help ...

2 years ago
A best-selling author and motivational speaker highlighted the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet and meeting. The Chamber welcomed Dr. Amy Cuddy to speak at the Tony’s Pizza Event Center. Dr. Cuddy is a social psychologist, bestselling author and speaker with a Doctorate of Philosophy in social psychology. Dr. Cuddy is motivated to have a ...

2 years ago
In a unique fusion of fashion and theatrical storytelling, students from South High School  have been creating costumes inspired by the richness of Chinese Opera for their upcoming play, "The Emperor's New Clothes." According to the school, over the past few weeks, students in the master class explored the visual splendor and cultural significances within the ...

2 years ago
The Tammy Walker Cancer Center at Salina Regional Health Center has been honored for its quality of care. The cancer center has been named a 2023 Human Experience Pinnacle of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. This is the second consecutive year for the Cancer Center to ...

2 years ago
The founder and leader of a Salina non-profit that helps children and their families in the fight against cancer has been honored. Heidi Feyerherm-Smith, the founder and executive director of the Love, Chloe Foundation, is the winner of KSN TV's 2024 Remarkable Women initiative. Heidi was nominated for this honor by her husband, Kevin Smith, to recognize ...

2 years ago
The Salina Symphony will close its mainstage season with Tango Classic on Sunday, May 5, at 4 p.m. at the Stiefel Theatre. The audience will enjoy an impressive program with a spectacular variety of music. Move to the beats and rhythm of Argentine Tango with the dazzling Concerto for Bandoneón “Aconcagua” by Astor Piazzolla, performed by ...

2 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad can go where no vehicle can tread - with Bloodhounds and horses to lead the way. Wade Waddle with the Mounted Patrol joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at raising and training a pair of Bloodhounds to help find people. Waddle says ...

2 years ago
Kansas State University Salina is hosting a family-friendly open house from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 6. The Salina-area community, future students, current students and their families, and alumni are all invited to explore and enjoy the campus. Guests can attend a kids carnival that will feature Wildcat purple pride popcorn, a bouncy house and a variety of yard games. Other events will include coffee and a ...

2 years ago
Three acts with multiple hits on the Christian music charts among them are coming to perform a benefit show in Salina this week. The Unreal Tour is making a stop on Friday at the Tony's Pizza Events Center, and proceeds from the concert will benefit the Salvation Army of Salina.  Lt. Luke Hursh from The Salvation ...

2 years ago
The Marion County Record has filed a federal First Amendment lawsuit against local authorities who planned and carried out the raid last year of the newspaper office and publishers’ home, accusing the “co-conspirators” of seeking revenge for unfavorable news coverage through falsified and invalid search warrants. According to a 127-page complaint filed Monday, former Mayor David Mayfield ordered the ...

2 years ago
Salina’s  CKF Addiction Treatment organization has opened its doors on new addiction treatment facility.  The Designated Women's Treatment Program has 12 new beds to house and treat women and their children struggling to recover from addiction. The project started back in 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic, when CKF partnered with the Ashby House to ...