2 months ago
One of the top collegiate band programs in the country will soon be under new leadership. Alex Wimmer, assistant professor and associate director of bands at Kansas State University, has been appointed as the director of bands effective June 7, 2026. He will take over for long-time director Frank Tracz, who is retiring. According to the school, ...

2 months ago
A Salina man was arrested after officers were called to a disturbance in the early morning hours of Sunday. Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that police arrived in the area of Kenny and Andrew and saw one man run away. Twenty-two year-old Jacob DeLeon was found a short time later hiding in a backyard in ...

2 months ago
Salina Police are looking for video footage in connection to an attempted burglary in a storage building behind Atwoods in the 1300 block of Armory Road. Police say on Saturday an alarm sounded around 3:45am after someone tried to pry open a door and then kicked in a window to try gain entry. Damage is estimated at ...

2 months ago
No one was injured in a residential fire northwest of Salina. According to Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander, crews from RFD #3 and RFD #5 responded to a house fire in the 800 block of N. Halstead Road on Saturday around 10:40pm. The owner has been remodeling the property and noticed an electrical pop and turned the ...

2 months ago
A Salina man wanted on two Saline County warrants was taken into custody on Friday afternoon. Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that around 4:30pm a male and female were reported as trespassers as they walked on the Union Pacific Railroad tracks near Bishop Street. Officers contacted the two and discovered 23-year-old Colten Miller was in ...

2 months ago
In a week the Georgetown Santas will return for their annual event on Georgetown Road, marking their 27th year of operation. On December 21st - 23rd, 6:30pm - 9:00pm each night, the Santas and their elves will give out candy and freshly-popped popcorn to passersby. This event is open to all, and is free.  Donations are encouraged ...

2 months ago
A pedestrian who was helping to load up a disabled vehicle along Interstate 70 was killed when he was hit by a passing semi. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, three pedestrians were loading a disabled vehicle onto a trailer on the north shoulder of I-70 in Ellis County. One pedestrian was attempting to strap down ...

3 months ago
The billion-dollar Powerball jackpot is on the rise. With no winner Saturday night, the jackpot has reached an estimated $1.1 billion for Monday night’s drawing, with an estimated cash value of $503.4 million. Monday’s jackpot ranks as the sixth largest in Powerball history. Although there was no jackpot winner, U.S. lotteries are reminding players to check their ...

3 months ago
Salina Central High School Theatre students have been selected to perform a musical at a gathering of their peers. According to the school, the adjudication committee of the Kansas Thespian Festival has selected Central to present their musical of "Catch Me If You Can" to the 2026 Kansas Thespian Festival on January 8th at the Mary ...

3 months ago
An area hospital has achieved a milestone in orthopedic care. According to Clay County Medical Center (CCMC), in partnership with Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center (OSMC), they have achieved a major advancement in local healthcare. Earlier this month, the orthopedic team led by Dr. James McAtee and Dr. Adam Chase, successfully performed the hospital’s first total ...

3 months ago
A large group of musicians with large brass instruments took over the food court at the Salina Central Mall on Saturday. The musicians came from all across Kansas, and from as far away as Oklahoma City, to be a part of  "TubaChristmas" in Salina. Players came from nearly a dozen communities including: Augusta Bennington Concordia Great ...