3 years ago
A Saline County woman was able to rescue her dogs and move her car out of a burning garage without injury. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that on Thursday afternoon, 74-year-old Nancy Greene smelled smoke from her kitchen and then discovered an active fire in the attached garage at her home in the ...

3 years ago
In conjunction with the biggest weekends of football games of the year, Salina’s biggest weekend efforts of the year to gather food for the hungry are here. The 2023 "Souper Bowl of Hope" kicks off this weekend. The 2023 Salina “Souper Bowl of Hope” is trying to collect 57,000 cans of soup by Super Bowl Sunday ...

3 years ago
 The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks caught a real whopper of a fish this week. A biologist caught an 80-pound catfish in the Kansas River. According to the agency, invasive species biologists have been sampling on the Kansas River to remove invasive carp including Bighead and Silver Carp this winter. While out on the river ...

3 years ago
It's been a big week for the Dickinson County community of Abilene. The historic town was notified it was being honored with a couple of different tourism-related awards. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, True West Magazine named Abilene one of the Top 10 True Western Towns of the Year in its February/March issue, ...

3 years ago
A Junction City woman is in custody after a teen was found dead from a fentanyl overdose inside her home back in August. According to the Junction City Police Department, on August 22nd officers responded to a call of an unresponsive subject in the 1500 Block of Patriot Drive in Junction City Kansas. Upon arrival, they ...

3 years ago
Salina Police are looking for a stolen vehicle and the thief who took it. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that sometime between Tuesday and Wednesday, someone entered the facility at Roselawn Mortuary located at 1910 E. Crawford and drove off in the company's blue, 2012 Suzuki Vitara. Police say there was no sign of forced entry ...

3 years ago
Authorities are investigating after a grenade was found at Derby High School. Officials say that a student reported seeing an image on social media of another student having a grenade at school yesterday afternoon. The school was evacuated, and the Wichita bomb squad determined that the device was not live and there was no threat to students. Students ...

3 years ago
Community has always been key to the growth and progress of Kansas Wesleyan, dating back to shortly before the university’s founding. Then, 95 acres of land was gifted to support Salina’s efforts to attract the university that would become KWU. The 1920s construction of Pioneer Hall is another example, as a $50,000 campaign by local ...

3 years ago
A sweeping symphonic, theatrical and multimedia journey through the immigrant experience will highlight the next Salina Symphony concert. Featured on the program will be composer Peter Boyer’s “Ellis Island: The Dream of America,” a contemporary work that celebrates the powerful and inspiring stories of European immigrants who left their homelands in search of a better life. Innovative ...

3 years ago
The Salina Arts & Humanities Foundation has approved $34,270 in Horizons Grants for local artists and cultural organizations. According to Salina Arts and Humanities, the grants were juried and scored by professional panelists with expertise in the granting areas. Horizons Grants support initiatives demonstrating a commitment to artistic excellence and community involvement by engaging audience members as ...

3 years ago
Kansas State University students are excelling in employment and continuing education after graduation. According to the latest post-graduation report from Kansas State University for graduates in the 2021-2022 school year, 97% are employed or furthering their education. "The post-graduation outcomes for our latest graduates indicate the market remains strong for recruiting K-State talent," said Kerri Keller, K-State ...