3 years ago
Salina Arts & Humanities has published a new book, “Many and Varied Paths: Real-Life Stories from the Kansas Plains.” The book features essays by thirty-five Salina and Saline County residents and twenty-four brief vignettes from other residents. The publication is the brainchild of Salina Arts & Humanities commissioner Mike Durall who was responding in part to ...

3 years ago
The new November list of Salina's Most wanted went online over the weekend and already three of them have been caught, According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office those arrested include: Destany Marie Dirksen Brandon Shawn Letourneau Mary Ann Staufenberg The first weekend of each month a new list of Salina’s most wanted is released. The November ...

3 years ago
The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad is planning a run of special Christmas holiday season excursion trains beginning later this month. According to the organization, as the railroad prepares to be a part of Abilene’s “Cowtown Christmas” celebration, holiday excursions are scheduled beginning November 26th and running through Christmas Eve. Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad president and ...

3 years ago
A Salina woman escapes injury before her boyfriend entered a convenience store with knives and a hammer. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 32-year-old Carlito Morales was taken into custody after struggling with officers inside the Casey's General Store at 500 N. Ohio on Saturday afternoon around 3pm. Police say the incident began outside the ...

3 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a residential burglary in the 1200 block of North 11th Street. According to Police Captain Paul Forrester sometime between midnight and 11pm Saturday, someone entered the home and stole a Diamond Deploy brand hunting bow and the hard-case it was stored in. Loss is listed at $1,400. There is no sign of forced ...

3 years ago
A hit and run driver was cited for hitting a house in Salina and driving away from the scene. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 85-year-old David Youtsey was cited for failure to report an accident after he allegedly backed out of his driveway in the 1400 block of Austin Circle, rammed into the ...

3 years ago
"Weecha,” a special exhibition by  Kansas Wesleyan University graduate Tanner Colvin is coming to The Gallery at Kansas Wesleyan University from this Monday Nov. 7 – Dec. 12. Accorsing to KWU,  “Weecha” is a unique blend of photography and videography that captures the motion and emotion of Wichita War Dancer, a member of the Tohono O’dham ...

3 years ago
OCCK Transportation is providing free rides to the general public on all services, including CityGo, regional paratransit, GoAbilene, GoConcordia, 81 Connection and KanConnect, during the 2nd Annual Kansas Mobility Week happening November 6 – 12, 2022. According to the organization, from November 6th to November 12th public transportation providers, mobility managers, the Kansas Department of Transportation ...

3 years ago
The City of Salina is preparing for its annual leaf collection effort, which begins on Monday. According to the city, General Services/Streets staff will begin conducting its annual curbside leaf collection from November 7th to December 31st, weather permitting. As the weeks progress, updates will be provided to keep everyone properly informed. Included below are the participant ...

3 years ago
McPherson College has received the largest single commitment to a small liberal arts college in the United States. According to the school, the anonymous double-match estate commitment is worth $500 million and over time will allow the college to reimagine and reinvent its campus while it pursues initiatives that enhance the student experience. McPherson College offers more ...

3 years ago
It's grown to the largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history. With no winner Saturday night, the Powerball jackpot continues to climb through billion-dollar territory and is now the largest ever. According to the Kansas Lottery, Monday's jackpot is estimated at $1.9 billion, with a cash option of $929,100,000. The jackpot rolled after no ticket matched all ...