3 years ago
Severe weather across the Midwest is blamed for at least two deaths. At least 14 tornadoes were spotted across the central U.S. on Wednesday, in Oklahoma, Kansas and Iowa. A tornado near Oklahoma City has killed at least two people. The McClain County Sheriff's Office says more deaths are possible as search and rescue efforts were ...

3 years ago
The field at Salina's downtown baseball facility has a name. The Yard extended the naming rights of The Field to JRI Hospitality, which owns and operates several restaurant brands with more than 80 locations throughout 15 states. Officials say The Field at The Yard, located at 138 S. 4th St., will now be known as the JRI Hospitality Field at The Yard. JRI ...

3 years ago
Back-to-back gatherings next month aim to first entertain the public and raise money for military veteran organizations, and then provide vital information and services from the Veterans Administration. The second annual Salute to Our Veterans, begins at 5:30 p.m. May 19 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1432, 1108 W. Crawford. The evening features acoustic performances ...

3 years ago
Creation of a new state park, and permanent free hunting and fishing for disabled veterans are among legislation signed into law in Kansas this week. According to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's Office, the governor signed seven bipartisan bills, including House Bill 2039, which establishes a new state park in Allen County – Lehigh Portland Trails – and provides ...

3 years ago
The 39th Salina Spring Poetry Series will wrap up on Tuesday with a reading by Sheri Purpose Hall. The reading Tuesday will begin at 7 pm at Ad Astra Books & Coffee House. Admission will be $5 at the door and free for students with ID. According to Salina Arts & Humanities, Huascar Medina, Kansas Poet Laureate ...

3 years ago
A man and woman were arrested after a midday burglary at a Salina bar. According to Police Captain Paul Forrester 36-year-old Joseph Vela and 46-year-old Juli Capps were taken into custody Tuesday night after officers found them in an SUV on N. 9th. Police say earlier in the day a staff member at Hank's Tavern, 116 S. ...

3 years ago
A couple's argument inside a car takes a violent turn and lands the woman in jail. Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 20-year-old Melissa Baker was taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon after she allegedly stabbed a 20-year-old man in the arm with a pair of scissors. Police say the disturbance escalated while the ...

3 years ago
Salina Police are reviewing neighborhood video from the 600 block of Highland after the theft of a vehicle. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that sometime between 9pm and 11pm Monday, someone entered a 2012 Hyundai Tucson and drove away. Police say the black car has Kansas tag, 005 LHX and white sticker with a ...

3 years ago
Volunteers are being sought to help at Salina's biggest, and longest running celebration of the arts. Volunteers are needed to help at the Smoky Hill River Festival. According to Salina Arts and Humanities, every year more than 2,000 dedicated, engaged, community-minded, and fun volunteers step up to make the Smoky Hill River Festival happen. Volunteering at ...

3 years ago
A "Match Month" event hosted by the Post Rock Community Foundation brought in over $160,00. The organisation saw a third consecutive successful fundraising effort. According to the Foundation, back in February they had an opportunity to receive matching funds from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation during the annual ‘Match Month’. The foundation raised a total of $60,352.50 ...

3 years ago
Salina Public Schools is planning a second, Mini Job Fair. According to the district, the job fair is this Friday, April 21, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the Operations Center Conference Room, 1835 S. Broadway. Job seekers will get to talk with supervisors and learn: How their skills may transfer to a variety of ...