3 months ago
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, there are plenty of activities to choose from. Weekend activities in the Salina area include: Friday, May 1 Rummage Sale 9-5 pm 4-H Building First Friday 4-7 pm Downtown Salina Saturday, May 2 Slow Roll Recreational Bike Ride 9 am Downtown Salina Rummage Sale 9-5 pm 4-H Building Sculpture Unwrap Party 11 am Downtown Salina 2nd Annual Salina Speaks 5-8 pm 125 W Elm Sunday, May 3 Back to ...

3 months ago
The Powerball jackpot has been hit in Kansas, as multiple seven-figure prize winning tickets are sold across the Sunflower State. According to the Kansas Lottery, the jackpot for the Wednesday Powerball drawing was $143.4 million with a cash option of $65.2 million. The winning numbers in the drawing were 3 – 19 – 35 – 51 ...

3 months ago
Nearly twenty years ago it started with a journey to Sioux Falls, SD to look for ideas there - to bring back to Salina. Current Salina Mayor Mike Hoppock was part of the tour group searching for a creative connection to borrow. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hoppock-26.mp3"][/audio]   This weekend SculptureTour Salina will unveil the new 2026 exhibit during the UNwrap Party ...

3 months ago
The founding pastor of the largest United Methodist church in the country is launching a bid for the United States Senate in Kansas. Adam Hamilton, a fifth-generation Kansan and the founding pastor of Church of the Resurrection in Johnson County, which is largest United Methodist church in the United States, Thursday announced his candidacy for the ...

3 months ago
Friends of the River Foundation and the Smoky Hill Museum are partnering to bring guided walks spotlighting the Smoky Hill River’s history as it winds through the heart of Salina. The organizations invite those interested to walk with them as Salina’s past comes to life through photos, maps, stories, surprises, laughter, and more. According to the museum, ...

3 months ago
Recent storm damage at the Salina Central Mall has Kansas Works temporarily relocating. Due to significant storm damage impacting its current location at the Central Mall, the KANSASWORKS Salina Workforce Center will be temporarily relocating operations to ensure continued service to the community. Effective immediately, services will be available at the following temporary location: Elmore Center 631 E. Crawford St., Suite ...

3 months ago
Friday is May Day, it's the first Friday of the month, and Salina Downtown will has big plans to celebrate. There will be Live music in Campbell Plaza from 6–8 PM. Hyway 14 will take the stage. Artist Receptions around  downtown include: Greater Salina Community Foundation Peaceful Body Wellness Retreat Salina Art Center Red Fern Booksellers There will be ...

3 months ago
At this week’s Salina City Commission meeting, commissioners approved the first steps in repurposing the soon-to-be former Fire Station No. 4, located at the corner of East Crawford Street and Briarcliff Road, by voting to rezone the property for continued public use. The half-acre site, originally platted in 1959 and home to the fire station since ...

3 months ago
It takes a small army of volunteers to make the Smoky Hill River Festival work. According to Salina Arts & Humanities, volunteer registration is now open for the Smoky Hill River Festival, and they are inviting community members to help bring this long-standing community tradition to life. Held in Oakdale Park on June 11-14, the Smoky Hill ...

3 months ago
Meridian Media radio stations are kicking off our effort to raise food for the Project Salina effort with a special Cruisin’ For a Cause event tonight. This one is a little different. We want to see your classic cars. Join us at Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers on 9th Street anytime from 5-8pm. Y93.7, FM104.9 and ...

3 months ago
The world's largest operating steam locomotive is going on a historic cross country trip this summer to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary, and along the journey will make a stop in Salina. According to the Union Pacific Railroad, their famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will journey to the East Coast for ...