3 months ago
Supporters of Bethany College gathered for a special event to celebrate the Swede community, and raise money for student scholarships and campus improvements. The second annual "Swede Night Out" was held at the Salina Country Club. The purpose of "Swede Night Out" is to raise funds for Bethany College through a catered dinner, live and silent ...

3 months ago
Volunteers willing to put in a half-day of work are being recruited to help fix-up Salina. The Friends of the River Foundation is spear-heading the annual Fall Fix-Up, set for Saturday, October 4th, from 8 a.m. to noon. This community event brings Salina residents together to improve and beautify key areas of our city through hands-on ...

3 months ago
With the water rising again following heavy rain around the area, cleanup of a massive log jam along the Smoky Hill River at Bill Burke Park in Salina is continuing. Salina City Manager Jacob Wood, who appeared on KSAL's "Morning News Extra" Tuesday morning, told KSAL News a pad site was built last week, and removal ...

3 months ago
Saline County remains under a Flood Warning issued by the National Weather Service. According to Saline County Emergency Management, heavy rainfall of up to 12 inches has caused widespread flooding across the western half of the county, with rising river levels expected to continue through Wednesday. Current River Conditions: Mulberry Creek (Salina): Expected to crest near 26.5 ft – moderate ...

3 months ago
A truck driver from Sedgwick was arrested in Salina after allegedly threatening a man with a pipe, and damaging a car during a disturbance on a Salina street. On Monday afternoon at around 1:00 officers responded to a disturbance in the 600 block of S. Ohio. Police say it was determined a semi-truck was stopped in the ...

3 months ago
An Abilene man was arrested after an alleged beating inside a Salina home. Police say on Friday at about 5:00 in the evening 47-year-old Shaun Curtis of Abilene gained entry into a home in the 200 block of E. Minneapolis in Salina looking for a woman. Once inside he struck a 27-year-old male multiple times in ...

3 months ago
Heavy rain swept through Central Kansas on Monday, with up to 10 inches of rain falling and causing flooding in some communities. The communities of Brookville and Tescott were impacted by flooding. High water flooded out roads, and in Brookville put the city park under water. Record rain fell in Salina, where 2.86 inches fell. The old ...

3 months ago
The same man that developed the Magnolia Village Apartment complex in South Salina, which already has some tenants moving in and others on a wait-list, has another big vision. Rick Worner is spearheading a group to redevelop the Central Mall. He presented his $146 million "Destination Salina" project to the Salina City Commission during a study ...

3 months ago
Weather is blamed for causing a single-vehicle crash east of Salina Monday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol,  a Genesis G 70 passenger car was headed west on Interstate 70. The car hydroplaned, went into a spin, and entered the north ditch. It struck the embankment, and came to rest in the ditch on its ...

3 months ago
The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing to launch then first-ever Salina Business Expo, which the organization says will be a "dynamic new event designed to connect local businesses, entrepreneurs, and the Salina community". The Expo will take place next week, on September 18th, at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center from 10am to 2pm. Free ...

3 months ago
Police are looking for a thief who allegedly entered a church and stole several items. Police were called on Saturday morning at around 9:00 to  Calvary Apostolic Church located at 1440 W Republic in Salina. According to police, a 23-year-old male who stays at the church was woke up at 5:20 am to lights coming on, and ...