2 years ago
There was no jackpot winner Wednesday night, so the Powerball jackpot has ballooned to its third largest ever. According to the lottery, the jackpot has grown to an estimated $875 million for the next drawing on Saturday. The cash option for the jackpot is an estimated $441.9 million. The jackpot ranks as the third largest Powerball ...

2 years ago
A fundraiser for youth who participate in Salina's Babe Ruth Baseball program is planned. The Babe Ruth program gives all kids an opportunity to play baseball.  Some of the kids come from not so fortunate homes, and the group helps them financially so they don't miss out on an opportunity. Organizers tell KSAL News a fundraiser will ...

2 years ago
 Kansas is receiving $13.3 million in funding to modernize electrical grid infrastructure. The investment from the U.S. Department of Energy is provided through its Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants program. According to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's Office, these funds, which will be administered by the Kansas Corporation Commission will be used to promote projects ...

2 years ago
A new ice cream flavor will be available in Lindsborg for a limited time. To celebrate the Lindsborg community’s “Christmas in July” celebration on Saturday, Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum is partnering with local ice cream shop Indigo Moo’d to offer a new “Old Mill Mint” flavor for a limited time. Museum Executive Director Lenora ...

2 years ago
A local man struck a 9-year-old in an attempt to take a phone and is now facing charges of battery and robbery. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News, officers were dispatched early Wednesday morning to the Budget Host Inn on W. Diamond Dr. A 38-year-old Female from Salina was missing her cell phone. Officers called ...

2 years ago
A woman comes home from work to find her ex-boyfriend inside her home. He is now facing potential charges for kidnapping, domestic battery and more Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL news that officers were dispatched to the 200 block of S 4th st. Tuesday around 3:21 AM officers found the 34-year-old woman covered in lacerations ...

2 years ago
With online enrollment underway in the Salina USD 305 school district, the annual Saline County Back to School Fair is approaching.  The Saline County Back to School Fair will be held Tuesday. July 25th, in conjunction with walk-in enrollment at Salina Central High School. The Back To School Fair includes: Distribution of free basic school supplies ...

2 years ago
Salina USD 305  School Board members have approved a new benefit package for district employees which includes a raise in base pay. According to the District,  at its July reorganizational meeting the board announced a series of impactful decisions aimed at fostering a thriving education community. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, Salina Public Schools (SPS) ...

2 years ago
The Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair is seeking parade and chili cookoff entries. The street fair is scheduled for Saturday, September 23rd. Parade applications must be returned by Friday, September 1, in order to participate.There is no entry fee. Fill out an application online or download it at smokyhillmuseum.org under the Street Fair tab. To have an application mailed to ...

2 years ago
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has awarded funding to educators at Fort Hays State University. According to the school, Dr. Janet Stramel and Dr. Paul Adams of the Fort Hays State University College of Education were awarded several federal grants from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) via the Kansas Space Grant Consortium to ...

2 years ago
The fourth time wasn't the charm for a Goddard man arrested in Saline county early Monday morning. Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander says a string of thefts from Heath Auto Salvage seem to all have a common denominator outside of their location...Toby Nelson, a 45-year-old from Goddard. Deputies were called to the 2600 block of W. State ...