6 days ago
Tips are being sought in connection with a $60,000 theft from a towing lot. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, On April 14th between 12:00 p.m. and 12:40 p.m., an unknown white male and unknown white female, operating a silver/tan 2004 Lincoln Aviator ...

6 days ago
A Salina man allegedly illegally in possession of gun was arrested during a traffic stop. According to Salina Police, on Thursday at about 2:00 in the afternoon an officer observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation in the area of Cloud and Broadway. The vehicle was stopped and contact was made with the driver, 39-year-old Jason ...

6 days ago
Police have made two more arrests in connection with a fight in a Salina highs school parking lot. Police say four arrests have now been made in the case. A 17-year-old and and 16-year-old male were both arrested Thursday. All of those arrested could face charges which include aggravated battery. _ _ _ ORIGINAL: Two teens were injured, two ...

7 days ago
A truck driver was killed in a single vehicle crash along Interstate 70 Thursday evening. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 41-year-old Christopher Poare of Wichita was driving an International Semi headed west on I 70. He left the road to the right, traveled in the ditch, reentered the road, and rolled. The semi came to ...

7 days ago
The Kansas Department of Labor is notifying more than 8,500 individuals that they collectively were overpaid $67.4 million for unemployment insurance and must repay the funds. Nearly half owe more than $5,000 and could face liens or garnished wages if they don’t respond. Some of the overpayments were issued during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amy Selm, deputy labor ...

7 days ago
There are plenty of things to do in the Salina area this weekend. Saturday, April 25 Love Chloe Fun Run 8-11 am Downtown Salina Slow Roll Recreational Bike Ride 9-10 am Sunflower Bank Downtown Salina  Plains, Trains and Cowboys 10am-8pm                                           ...

7 days ago
The Cozy Inn vs City of Salina court case is continuing, and so is the mural, or sign, in question.  Artist Colin Benson has started working again on the artwork on the outside wall of the iconic burger restaurant in Downtown Salina. Work on the UFO-themed mural on the outside wall of the Cozy was ordered ...

1 week ago
BlueHub Capital, a national nonprofit community development finance organization, on Thursday announced a $34 million New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) investment in Salina Family Healthcare Center (SFHC), a federally qualified health center providing comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, eye care and pharmacy services to low-income and underserved populations across central Kansas. According to BlueHub, the ...

1 week ago
The countdown begins. The 50th Smoky Hill River Festival takes place in less than 50 days. According to Salina Arts & Humanities, the Festival showcases a diverse lineup of national, regional, and local performers alongside a renowned Fine Art & Craft Show, unique art installations, Artyopolis for kids, a variety of regional food, and activities for ...

1 week ago
Salina Smyphony is taking the audience on a journey this Saturday, that starts inside the Black Box at Theatre Salina. Yaniv Segal, Music Director and Maestro tells KSAL News the crowd will then be invited to move and explore the spontaneity of Terry Riley's "In C" in the lobby. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Yaniv-lobby-music.mp3"][/audio]   The Salina Symphony’s Out of the Box ...

1 week ago
Salina Area Technical College is planning to celebrate 60 years of impact with a two-day anniversary event featuring a gala and a community car show this Friday and Saturday. According to the school, the celebration begins Friday with a 60th Anniversary Gala at the Hilton Garden Inn in Salina. The evening will begin with a cocktail ...