4 months ago
Kansas Wesleyan University will launch a marching band program in the fall of 2026, adding to the Music Department’s wide range of ensemble and performance opportunities for Coyote students. According to KWU, it's been at least a decade since there has been a school sponsored marching band. “Here at Kansas Wesleyan, we are committed to providing involvement ...

4 months ago
Salina Area Technical College has been recognized by the Associated General Contractors of Kansas (AGC) as the Mid-East Kansas Region Post-Secondary School of the Year for 2025. In addition, Brett Hillegiest, Electrical Technology Instructor, was named the Mid-East Kansas Region Post-Secondary Instructor of the Year for 2025. According to the school, these awards, presented by AGC’s ...

4 months ago
Based on its popularity, Salina area public transportation is continuing its Winter Pass to the successful CityGo “Get On & Go” program for Salina area youth ages 7-18. According to OCCK Transportation, youth ages 7-18 will be able to purchase a "Get On & Go" Winter Youth Bus Pass for $10.  The pass will be good ...

4 months ago
A Salina man was bilked out of $4,000 after a woman he met on Facebook scammed him. According to Captain Jim Feldman, the 65-year-old victim told authorities he began a friendship online with the thief in early October. This week she told him she had inherited $1.6 million dollars and wanted to share some of her ...

4 months ago
Two Salina men are facing drug charges after a K9 officer detected meth inside their car. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that a patrol officer pulled over a 2012 Ford Mustang that failed to make a stop on Schilling as they exited I-135 Thursday around noon. Police found a 1/2 ounce of methamphetamine along with ...

4 months ago
New Kansas businesses with demanding electricity requirements will be subject to additional costs and restrictions after the Kansas Corporation Commission approved a large-load tariff Thursday morning. Evergy applied earlier this year to the state’s regulatory body to create a large-load tariff that would mitigate the effect of such users on other customers. After numerous filings and negotiations ...

4 months ago
Visitors often comment on the American flags in Abilene waving along Buckeye Avenue and NW 3rd Street. The display helps showcase why Abilene is celebrated as a Best U.S. Small Town to Visit. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, with 2026 marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Abilene ...

4 months ago
Salina Public Schools is planning another "Building Bridges" event. According to the District, this free event is open to all and will bring together community members, business and industry representatives, families and educators to discuss Career and Technical Education (CTE). “I’ve seen firsthand that strong CTE programs, supported by dedicated business and community partners, give students real-world ...

4 months ago
A Salina cardiologist has been honored for his work  in expanding heart health services across Kansas. According to Salina Regional Health Center, David Battin, MD, cardiologist with the Heart Center at the hospital, has received the Trailblazer Award from the Kansas Chapter of the American College of Cardiology for his pioneering work expanding cardiovascular services across Kansas. ...

4 months ago
A generous anonymous donor has given $100,000 to Salina Public Library and is challenging the community to match this gift by December 31. Every contribution made before the end of the year will be doubled, helping bring the Library’s long-awaited Youth Services transformation one step closer to reality. “This gift shows how deeply people in our community believe in ...

4 months ago
A year ago, Manhattan artist Nate McClendon visited Salina to gather footage from community members for a video portrait project. On Nov. 13, the Salina community can see the results and hear from the artist at the Kansas State University Salina Civic Lecture Series. According to the school, McClendon is the founder of the Community Portrait Project and an ...