3 years ago
Applications are open for OCCK’s “More Than You Think Scholarship”. According to the organization, the scholarship was established in 2021 as part of the 50th Anniversary celebration of OCCK, as a long term reminder of the good work that past generations have done, and that future generations will do, in working with people with disabilities in north ...

3 years ago
Strong wind is to blame for causing a couple of large grass fires, in Kingman County and in Riley County. The Kingman County fire started near Highway 54 and 110th Road and spread north. Thee fire was three miles long and three miles wide and burned about 1,500 acres. The Riley County fire threatened more than a ...

3 years ago
A stolen truck was recovered after someone damaged the steering column and abandoned it with the hood up. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a citizen contacted Calvin's Customs and Hotrods, 325 N. Santa Fe after he saw the orange, 1977 Chevy Silverado parked in the 600 block of N. 7th. The caller asked the ...

3 years ago
Salina Police are reviewing surveillance footage from Rod's #6 Convenience Store located at 220 W. Magnolia after a couple of suspects hit a glass door with rocks. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that around midnight on Saturday, the two hit the door with some large rocks and then ran. They returned to try again ...

3 years ago
Two people accused of a weekend double murder in Junction City have been arrested in Michigan. Police say 75-year-old Valerie Krissman and 80-year-old Roland Krissman were found dead Saturday night inside their home in the 700-block of West First Street. At approximately 8:20 officers responded to the home in reference to a check welfare. Upon arrival ...

3 years ago
The 58th Annual Mid America Farm Expo returns to Salina this week.  Agriculture companies from across the Midwest will be exhibiting their products at Tony’s Pizza Events Center and Saline County Livestock & Expo Center this Wednesday, March 22nd, through Friday, March 24th. According to the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, approximately 250 exhibits will be ...

3 years ago
The Greater Salina Community Foundation's "Match Madness" event, the annual  single biggest day of community giving,  is this week.  This year's event will be in person, on Thursday, March 23rd at the Salina Field House. The Foundation will be collecting donations to your favorite charities and they will be matched. Everyone is encouraged to do one ...

3 years ago
President Dwight Eisenhower's agriculture policy will be the topic of discussion at an event this week. According to the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum,  the public is invited to attend the March Lunch & Learn scheduled for Thursday at noon central time either in person or online. The program will be held in the library building ...

3 years ago
Salina Mayor Mike Hoppock will sign a proclamation Monday honoring a local man who was shot down 53 years ago. Dennis Pugh of Salina was shot down during the Vietnam War and is still listed as Missing in Action. Pugh was flying on a mission over the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos on March 19th, ...

3 years ago
First responders are invited to participate in an upcoming hands on event. Weis Fire & Safety Equipment invites all Kansas first responders to an interactive event featuring the latest public safety equipment. The business says the unique event will allow Kansas first responders to interact with public safety equipment in a “real-world” environment. Vendors such as AMKUS ...

3 years ago
Bethany College  is ready for the 2023 Messiah Festival of the Arts on March 27-April 10. According to Bethany, there will be multiple free events associated with the festival. The festival will include an awards reception, lectures, recitals, and other free events celebrating the college's annual performance of Handel's "Messiah." The Juried Student Art Exhibition will run from March ...