3 months ago
The last First Friday of the season is this Friday in Downtown Salina. This final First Friday event will feature late shopping at over a dozen businesses, till 7 PM. They include: Salina Selfie Station Familia Toys Salina Art Center Poppy & Vine Red Fern Booksellers Baron Mushmouse Flipping Fabulous Eccentricity Sanity Boutique On the Pot ...

3 months ago
Salina USD 305 is launching a district-wide attendance campaign. According to the District, regular attendance matters and every day in class is a step towards growth, learning, and success. Attending school regularly not only helps children feel more positive about school and themselves, but it also has a powerful impact on their academic success. Too many absences, ...

3 months ago
Crisp mornings, colorful leaves, and a calendar full of events make Abilene the perfect destination this October. Visitors can experience history, hunt for pumpkins, watch the world’s fastest dogs race, and enjoy a few thrills and chills in the historic Old West setting of Old Abilene Town. Farm Toy Museum Open House – October 5 Kick off October ...

3 months ago
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation executed ten search warrants in cities across the state at vape shops and CBD dispensaries, including two in Salina, to seize products being sold illegally in Kansas. According to the agency, on Wednesday Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and KBI Director Tony Mattivi announced KBI agents began a statewide enforcement operation, ...

3 months ago
The Salina VFW has made video of a recent burglary available, in the hopes that someone can provide some helpful information in the case. Salina Police are looking for a thief who broke into the VFW building during the overnight hours of Sunday into Monday and stole a safe and cash. They say the suspect punched ...

3 months ago
The government shutdown is prompting issues at some agencies in the area, including at Fort Riley and at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene. According to Fort Riley, due to a lapse in federal appropriations many civilian employees are currently furloughed. As a result: Emails and phone calls to affected civilian staff will not ...

3 months ago
Precision and power are on display in the skies over the Salina Regional Airport this week. Around 100 top aerobatic pilots are back in Salina to compete in the 2025 U.S. National Aerobatic Championships. Shad Coulson, International Aerobatic Club’s contest director tells KSAL News that each pilot performs at least three routines that begin with a ...

3 months ago
The Kansas Highway Patrol highlighted what it called "a stark reminder of the importance of paying attention while driving, ditching all distractions, and focusing on the road" Wednesday morning. According to the agency, as children were about to load onto a stopped school bus in Douglas County near US 56 Highway and K 33 Highway, the ...

3 months ago
Several Salina arts organizations invite the public to join them in celebrating their anniversaries through an engaging community activity: “Passport to the Arts.” According to Salina Arts and Humanities, participants are encouraged to visit the Salina Symphony, Theatre Salina, Salina Arts & Humanities, and the Smoky Hill Museum. By engaging with each organization, community members will ...

3 months ago
There are just three months left for Kansas taxpayers to take advantage of an opportunity to preserve a historical treasure in Lindsborg, while also securing a tax credit worth 70% of their donation. In 2024, the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum was named to receive $166,600 in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits through ...

3 months ago
Funding is available for a sixth round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants to revitalize dilapidated and underutilized downtown buildings in small communities across the state. According to the Kansas Department of Commerce,  these grants help close the financial gaps for communities striving to make their downtown districts economically vibrant. Since the launch of the program ...