3 years ago
An event later this week will highlight volunteer opportunities which exist in Saline and McPherson counties.  Residents from Saline and McPherson counties are invited to attend the Volunteers Fair. Organizers tell KSAL News the event will be held  on Friday, March 31st, from 4-7 p.m., at Lindsborg’s J.O. Sundstrom Conference Center. Organizations from Lindsborg, Salina and ...

3 years ago
An Oscar winning graduate of Salina’s Marymount College and current University of Kansas professor is drawing lessons from African American history for his next project. According to KU, with the 2019 Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for his work on “BlacKkKlansman” on his mantel, Kevin Willmott can focus on the screenwriting projects he likes. And while ...

3 years ago
The deadline to enroll for the Kansas Highway Patrol's Condensed Academy Class is approaching. The agency is planning the course at its Salina training center. According to the Patrol, Class #67 is open for applications from full-time certified Kansas law enforcement officers interested in becoming Kansas Highway Patrol State Troopers. Held at the Kansas Highway Patrol ...

3 years ago
Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute is helping Hillsboro Industries, a Kansas manufacturing company, continue to produce high-quality trailers for the livestock industry by designing and fabricating new machinery. Hillsboro Industries is a leading manufacturer of trailers and truck beds. The company produces a line of premium quality products using double-wall aluminum extrusions to add durability ...

3 years ago
Tips are being sought in a recent bar robbery. The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Salina Police say officers back on March 17th were dispatched to Hank’s Bar at 116 S. Broadway Blvd. regarding an armed robbery. An employee told officers they had closed the business when a white male wearing ...

3 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a vehicle burglary after a 9mm handgun was stolen. According to Captain Paul Forrester, sometime between March 10 and March 23, someone entered an unlocked pickup and removed a Ruger Max 9mm pistol from the center console of the vehicle. The owner's wife had been using the truck during that time period and ...

3 years ago
Local officials are letting area residents know that a mid-March test of one of Dodge City's wells showed a nitrate level above the maximum level allowed for public consumption. Authorities say the municipality's Water Well number 3 has temporarily been isolated from the city's water supply. The water source reportedly had been one of 21 wells comprising ...

3 years ago
The Greater Salina Community Foundation hosted Salina’s 12th annual Match Madness giving day on Thursday. Preliminary numbers indicate a record amount of money was gifted, crushing the previous record amount. In 24 hours, $545,331.14 was raised for 93 area nonprofit organizations through donations. The $545,331.14 is the most money ever pledged at the event, topping $487,373.70 in ...

3 years ago
Four hundred and fifteen fifth graders from Salina Public Schools (SPS) participated in Match Madness - as donors. “This event is really nice because over 65 organizations are going to receive money,” said Jonas Smith, a Cottonwood Elementary student. “This is truly the kindest event I’ve ever seen.” According to USD 305, Ken and Karen Ebert came ...

3 years ago
The City of Salina is currently developing a strategic plan to divert waste from the landfill via Reduce, Reuse and Recycle possibilities to enhance our commitment to protecting the environment and advance sustainability in Saline County. According to the City, the planning process for this strategic plan included an informal online survey to provide Saline County ...

3 years ago
Organizers in Salina are planning to join in locally as part of a larger national event to supporter the transgender community. On Friday March 31st, Trans Visibility Day, the world will see demonstrations being held in support of our trans family during these hard times. Nationwide, lawmakers,  persuaded by Anti Transgender biase are creating hurtful legislation. In ...