2 years ago
The Salina Big Brothers Big Sisters organization has been recognized by its peers as one of the best. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina has been recognized as a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) Growth Award Winner for program excellence in 2023. According to the organization, every year, BBBS agencies are recognized by BBBSA Nationwide ...

2 years ago
The annual Catbacker Tour is making a stop in Salina, and everyone is invited to join area alumni, fans and friends of Kansas State University for coffee and donuts. Multiple people from the K-State Athletic Department will be part of the tour. Football coach Chris Klieman, men’s basketball assistant coaches Marco Borne and Anthony Winchester, Voice ...

2 years ago
Public transportation in Salina will be celebrating National Transportation Week this week May 13th to 17th with a local open house and BBQ. According to OCCK Transportation, on Thursday they will be hosting an open house and cook out in honor of National Transportation Week.  The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ...

2 years ago
Equity Bank, which has two branches in Salina, is promoting some top executives. According to the bank, Equity Bank President Richard M. Sems has been named Chief Executive Officer of Equity Bank, and Julie A. Huber has been named Chief Operating Officer. “We’re pleased to recognize more Equity success stories built on entrepreneurial spirit,” said Equity Bancshares, ...

2 years ago
A spectator was hurt Friday night in a freak accident while she was watching races at Salina Speedway. According to the venue, the a spectator was injured during the Compac A feature. A car lost a rear tire in turns three and four. The tire launched to the outside pit area and hit a female spectator. The spectator ...

2 years ago
With summer on the horizon, children in Salina have one less place to cool off on a hot day. The spray pad at Jerry Ivey Park is closed indefinitely. According to the City of Salina, the spray pad which has been open since 2008, is closed for an extended period due to repairs needed in the ...

2 years ago
A student from Salina is among two graduating seniors being honored by Kansas State University's College of Business Administration  with awards for excellence and resilience. According to K-State, Maddie Rimmer from Overland Park, is the recipient of the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award, and Ethan Brown from Salina, is the recipient of the Resilient Senior Award. The students ...

2 years ago
The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has named 97 schools as recipients of the 2023 Challenge Awards based on criteria met during the 2022-23 school year. Several Salina area schools are on the list including: Cottonwood Elementary School, Salina USD 305 Lakewood Middle School, Salina USD 305 Tescott Elementary School, Twin Valley USD ...

2 years ago
A Salina man was hurt in a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at the junction of Interstate 70 and Interstate 135 Friday evening. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 51-year-old Timothy Barr was riding a 2014 Victory Jackpot motorcycle headed east on I-70 exiting onto southbound I-135. He was traveling too fast to make the curve. ...

2 years ago
A new makeup retail company has joined with Salina's Kohl' department store to bring a popular line of beauty and personal care products. Kohl's located at 2580 S 9th St has just opened its Sephora branch.  Sephora is a makeup company originating out of Limoges, France with headquarters located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. Salina Kohl's store manager Ashley ...

2 years ago
A 62-year-old Salina woman was taken into custody in connection to a fire she allegedly set back in March. Salina Police Captain Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that Robin Stewart was arrested last week on charges that tie back to a March 25th fire started in a home in the 1800 block of S. Broadway. Authorities say ...