3 months ago
Kansas Senator Roger Marshall is seeking a second term in office. Marshall has officially filed for reelection ahead of the 2026 midterms. The Republican was elected to the U.S. House in 2016 before being elected to the senate in 2020.

3 months ago
Organizers are promising the, "Coolest pool party in Kansas" as the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics is coming up in February. Lt. Scott Trembly with Saline County Sheriff's Office tells KSAL News that he loves supporting athletes in Salina and around the world. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Trembly-plunge-2026.mp3"][/audio]   The party starts with a pancake and sausage breakfast at 7:30am on ...

3 months ago
With snow expected late Friday and into Saturday, the City of Salina will be pretreating roadways throughout Friday morning. According to the City, staff will have plows on trucks and be on standby throughout the night when the need arises to deploy. Friday Night - Saturday: Widespread snow showers begin to develop after sunset, continuing off and ...

3 months ago
Current weather forecasts show bitterly cold temperatures and several inches of snow are expected across the state starting Friday morning and extending into Sunday. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, they are encouraging the public to limit travel because these conditions can be dangerous for motorists as well as cause issues for highway workers who ...

3 months ago
A neck tattoo helped identify a burglar who was caught after he was spotted in a vehicle, and chased away by the owner. According to Salina Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler, officers were sent to the 700 Block of N 5th Street Wednesday night to the report of a vehicle burglary. The owner of a Chevrolet Suburban ...

3 months ago
The Salina Fire Department was dispatched just before 7:30 Wednesday morning to the report of a residential structure fire in the 200 block of  North College. According to the agency, upon arrival, fire crews observed moderate smoke coming from the residence. The initial arriving crew made entry with an attack line while additional crews entered the ...

3 months ago
Salina based Bennington State Bank is acquiring Flint Hills Bank in Eskridge. According to Bennington State Bank, they have entered into a definitive agreement under which they will acquire Eskridge, Kansas based Flint Hills Bank. This strategic acquisition will expand Bennington State Bank’s presence in key markets, reinforcing their commitment to serving Kansas communities of all ...

3 months ago
Picture courtesy of Huey Counts Salina Central junior Kaylie Shultz has been named the 2025–26 Gatorade Kansas Girls Cross Country Player of the Year, the highest individual honor in high school athletics. Shultz is one of 610 high school student athletes honored each year. State winners are chosen in 12 different sports and one national finalist will ...

3 months ago
A candidate has been tabbed to take over for Saline County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes, who is retiring at the end of March. According to Saline County,  Matthew (Matt) Stiles will take over as County Administrator, effective Monday, April 13, 2026, subject to final approval by the Commission of the contract negotiated between Mr. Stiles and County Counselor ...

3 months ago
A woman who is on the latest list of Salina's Most Wanted was arrested in Concordia after she was discovered hiding in basement. According to the Concordia Police Department on Tuesday they received credible information via Saline County Crime Stoppers that a felon on Salina's Most Wanted was hiding in a residential basement, possibly armed with ...

3 months ago
The Salina Symphony will bring in the new year with a concert full of classic and contemporary American songs celebrating 250 years of the American spirit. Works by five acclaimed American composers – three contemporary, two legendary – will be performed by the Symphony during their January mainstage concert. All three living contemporary composers –Jeremy Crosmer, ...