4 months ago
Flock cameras help police recover a vehicle that was stolen after it was left running unoccupied in a Salina convenience store parking lot. According to Salina Police, on Friday during the noon hour a truck reported stolen earlier in the week was located via Flock cameras. The truck was located in the parking lot of a ...

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The world’s largest operating steam locomotive is winding down a historic cross country trip to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary and will make a stop in Salina later this week. The Union Pacific Railroad's  famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, journeyed to the East Coast for the first time in collaboration with ...

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Jeff Biehler has put up a heck of a fight the last 9 years. He’s fought cancer since June 2017, when he was diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), a rare and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. His doctors gave him three to six years to live, and “I was pretty devastated,” he said. “I was 52 ...

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A teen was rescued after he drove a pickup truck into a man-made hole filled with water near Herington Lake. According to the Herington Fire Department on Saturday at 12:24 first responders were dispatched to the west side of Herington lake for a motor vehicle accident. A fisherman called 911 reporting he heard a car accident, ...

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A contamination issue has prompted the temporary closure of a splash pad in a Salina park. According to Salina Parks and Recreation,  the splash pad at Jerry Ivey Memorial Park will be closed until Tuesday, July 21, at 12:00 p.m. due to a water contamination incident caused by diarrhea. Per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

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Salina Downtown Saturday night kept the America 250 celebration going. The "Red, White & BBQ" event in Campbell Plaza honored America’s 250th birthday. Salina Executive Director Leslie Bishop told KSAL News the gathering was an opportunity for good food and fellowship. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/leslie-01.mp3"][/audio]   "Red, White & BBQ"  featured a little something for everyone. There were classic yard games, ...

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If you’re thinking about getting your kids into reading, then Salina Public Library is the place to go.   The Library on Friday celebrated a grand opening to unveil a redesigned youth services department. This new area is a great location for children to not only find a book, but also a place for them to ...

4 months ago
A crash involving three motorcycles sent two people to the hospital. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 26-year-old Anton Cogdell of Fort Riley was riding a CFMOTO 675 SS motorcycle along K 57 Highway when he lost control on a curve and went off the road to the right. Officials say 27-year-old Aaron Hoover of Leonardville was ...

4 months ago
The warmest temperatures of the summer thus far are forecast for Monday and Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, factoring in the humid conditions will produce heat indices up to 105 degrees Monday afternoon and up to 110 degrees Tuesday afternoon. So far this year in Salina, though the heat index has topped 100, the ...

4 months ago
As summer temperatures rise, many look for ways to manage household energy costs. Kansas Gas Service encourages customers to focus on simple steps that can improve efficiency and help reduce overall energy use. According to the Kansas utility company, Customers can take control of their energy costs by making a few simple adjustments at home: Limit A/C ...

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Bethany College will honor six people with Alumni Awards, recognizing alumni and friends whose leadership, service, generosity, and dedication have made a lasting impact on the College and its community. The awards will be presented during Homecoming & Inauguration festivities on October 25, 2026 at a community and alumni brunch. According to Bethany, the awards celebrate ...