3 months ago
A motorcycle rider was hurt in a single-vehicle crash while exiting Interstate 135 at Salina. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 21-year-old Stephen Watson, from Magnolia, Texas, was riding a Suzuki motorcycle headed north on I 135 at a high rate of speed. He attempted to take the Schilling Road exit, braked hard, and the rear ...

3 months ago
Salina Public Schools Thursday evening honored retiring faculty and staff members, and recognized individuals who have completed 25 years of service. Superintendent Heath Hogan spoke briefly at the event, which was held at Martinelli’s Little Italy, before then calling forward individually each of those who were honored. Hogan told KSAL News it was a bittersweet evening. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/heath-hogan-01.mp3"][/audio]   One ...

3 months ago
Graduation season is underway. Seniors  across the area are celebrating commencement this month, nearly all over the next two weekends. Bethany College and Salina Area Technical College got things started this past weekend with seniors graduating. This weekend on Saturday Seniors at K-State Salina will graduate. Sacred Heart High School will celebrate graduation on Sunday. The other schools ...

3 months ago
A full schedule of events is planned in Abilene for Mother’s Day weekend, May 9–10, offering shopping, tours, dining, and family-friendly activities throughout the community. According to the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau,  on Saturday, May 9, the 8th Annual Abilene Downtown Antique Fest will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in historic downtown ...

3 months ago
The 1st Infantry Division and Kansas State University reaffirmed their longstanding partnership this week during the annual Proclamation Signing at Victory Park on Fort Riley, strengthening one of the Army’s most enduring university–installation relationships. According to the Army, the ceremony highlighted shared commitments to education, research, spouse employment, and quality-of-life initiatives that benefit Soldiers, Families, students, veterans, and ...

3 months ago
It's been missing for a while, but the mission remains on target - raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics in Kansas. Lt. Scott Trembley with the Saline County Sheriff's Office tells KSAL News there hasn't been a torch run in Salina dating back to 2019. That will change on Friday as a group of law ...

3 months ago
The shade structure project at the corner of Ash and Santa Fe is in full swing. After a period of waiting for the pre-engineered pieces to arrive in Salina, crews from Hutton Construction are now in motion to erect the metal roof that will provide not only covered parking - but shade and amenities for the ...

3 months ago
Police are looking for a thief who entered a Salina restaurant through the roof. According to Salina Police, Thursday morning at 5:15 officers responded to an alarm at Buffalo Wild Wings, 2588 S. 9th. Officers also received a report from a delivery driver who reported while making his delivery, he observed a subject who was entering the ...

3 months ago
Families are invited to bring their children ages 4-16, and bicycles, to the second annual Salina Bike Rodeo this Saturday. Organizers say it will be a fun-filled event focused on bike safety and skills. The event will start at 3:00 p.m. at the Kenwood Cove parking lot and is free for all registered participants.  The Bike Rodeo ...

3 months ago
Love ’N Learn Early Childhood Center is under new leadership. According to Salina Catholic Schools, Vicki Cain is the new Director of the childcare center. With a strong background in early childhood education and a passion for nurturing young learners, Cain brings both experience and heart to the role. As Director, Cain will oversee daily operations, curriculum development, ...

3 months ago
A restaurant that has been in business for over 150 years is calling it quits. The Brookville Hotel in Abilene has closed. Ownership made the announcement via social media: With heavy hearts, we share news we never imagined having to write. After more than 150 years as Brookville Hotel and later Legacy Kansas, the owners have made ...