5 days ago
Volunteer debris cleanup and chainsaw crews are continuing work across Saline County following the severe weather that moved through the area late Monday. According to Saline County Emergency Management, residents may notice that crews are working at one property while another nearby property is still waiting. Work assignments are based on when a request was received, ...

5 days ago
A large crowd gathered in Salina’s Oakdale Park Thursday to be a part of the official opening event of the 2026 Smoky Hill River Festival. The 41st SM Hanson Festival Jam officially started the 50th annual party in the park. The Jam wasn’t scheduled to start until 6:00. But there were fans waiting when the gates ...

5 days ago
There is much to celebrate this weekend at The Salvation Army of Salina. According to the organization Lt. Luke Hursh will be officially promoted to the rank of Captain.  Captain-designate Luke Hursh and his wife, Major Patricia Salas, have faithfully served as Salvation Army officers and pastors in Salina since June 2021. During their time in the community, ...

5 days ago
A woman on the June list of Salina’s Most Wanted has been arrested. According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, the latest arrest is Sara Heigele. She was wanted for felony theft and criminal use of a financial card. Since the Most Wanted program began back in July of 2000, thanks to tips from the public, 3,995 criminals ...

6 days ago
New Saline County Administrator Matt Stiles has been on the job just long enough to see a catastrophic hailstorm and historic wind event blow through Salina. Stiles began his new position in April and joined in the KSAL Morning News Extra today - and says in both circumstances he's been impressed with the ability of City ...

6 days ago
A driver is being sought after abandoning a vehicle following a police pursuit. According to Salina Police, just after 2:00 Wednesday afternoon, an officer observed a white Hyundai Veloster displaying an illegal tag. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle in the area of 13th and Grand, but the vehicle accelerated away. A pursuit was initiated. The vehicle ...

6 days ago
Volunteer chainsaw teams have been working hard to clear limbs and trees from private property. According to Salina County Emergency Management several teams have responded to help. Great Plains United Methodist Disaster Relief and Rapid Ministries have been working since Tuesday. Southern Baptist Disaster Relief mobilized quickly and arrived early Wednesday with six chainsaw teams and quickly ...

6 days ago
The Salina Fire Department continues to respond to the widespread impacts of the severe weather that moved into Saline County Monday night bringing heavy rain and 113 mph wind. According to the agency, initially, when the storm entered the county, Salina Fire Department crews were dispatched to numerous motor vehicle crashes on I-70, predominantly involving semi-trucks ...

6 days ago
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the Saline Co Rural Water District No. 4 public water supply system located in Saline County. This advisory affects only those customers South of Watkins Road. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one ...

6 days ago
The Salina Municipal Landfill is now accepting residential tree limbs. To improve traffic flow and safety, after entering the facility, residential customers will be directed along a separate route from commercial vehicles. According to the City, disposal fees will be waived for all loads consisting solely of tree limbs, provided the load is properly secured. Please note ...

7 days ago
It began in 1985 with 24 bands riffing through short sets on the gazebo in Oakdale Park. The tradition stuck for Salina and the owners of S.M. Hanson Music - and soon became the opening act of the Smoky Hill River Festival. Rick and Steve Hanson joined in the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look ...