4 years ago
About ninety top-flight pilots are in Salina to compete in the 2022 U.S National Aerobatic Championships beginning this Sunday. Contest director Mike Heuer and Tim Rogers Executive Director of the Salina Airport Authority joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at how the aerobatic completion will roll out. Heuer says the aircraft are ...

4 years ago
Beginning later this week, phones will be ringing across the Salina Public Schools USD 305 District. A comprehensive survey of patron opinions will begin. According to the district, the survey will provide insight into what residents think about the district’s strengths, challenges, and other important issues. “This survey will give us an outstanding opportunity to hear from a ...

4 years ago
Rolling Hills Zoo is mourning the passing of one of its original animal family, According to the zoo, Auli, a member of the Zoo’s original chimpanzee troop, has passed away at the age of 41. The average life expectancy for male chimpanzees in captivity is 30 years. The zoo's animal care staff and veterinarian had been monitoring ...

4 years ago
Enrollment growth at Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus has continued for a fifth-straight year. According to the school, for the fall 2022 semester, K-State Salina has 795 students, a 7.3% increase from last year. The campus's professional pilot program has the most significant enrollment growth, setting a record for the fourth straight year. "This commitment of ...

4 years ago
The “clip clop” of hooves was in the air in Downtown Salina Wednesday evening as a special team was making special stops. As a large crowd of onlookers lined the streets, the world famous Budweiser hitch, a team of eight Clydesdale horses pulling a turn of the century beer wagon, took a leisurely stroll down Santa ...

4 years ago
Reservations are being accepter for the annual Every Child Matters fundraising banquet for Child Advocacy and Parenting Services.  The event will be hosted on Tuesday, October 11th, at the Tony’s Pizza Event Center. According to the organization, this fundraiser enables CAPS to continue creating places for every child to be safe, healthy and strong through their ...

4 years ago
Photographer Danton McDiffett is currently displaying his exhibit “Memories on Metal” in Salina Public Library’s Gallery 708 now through Oct. 17. According to the library, “Memories on Metal” depicts visually stunning imagery from nature, local Salina scenery and more. The photos are printed on metal which gives the pieces a striking appearance. McDiffett, an employee of ...

4 years ago
Two Salina organizations have been awarded $108,000 in grants to provide services for victims of crime. According to the Kansas Attorney General's Office, the grants were awarded to support the following programs: Child Advocacy & Parenting Services, Inc., $32,500 to increase support of child abuse victims through increased advocacy. Child Advocacy & Parenting Services, Inc., $9,000, ...

4 years ago
Authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying vandals who went on a spree, destroying multiple mailboxes and signs along West State Street Tuesday afternoon. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that at least 8 mailboxes and numerous highway signs were smashed by someone with a blunt object, perhaps a baseball bat from ...

4 years ago
The Salina Symphony will embark on a season of “New Beginnings” this Sunday. The symphony begins the new season under the baton of newly appointed Music Director Yaniv Segal Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Stiefel Theatre. The opening concert, entitled “Rise Up,” is a mixture of classic and contemporary music. It will open with Patrick ...

4 years ago
Recent drought conditions are prompting a fish salvage at a Kansas lake. According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, recent drought conditions resulting in minimal inflow at Ellis City Fishing Lake are having detrimental effects on local fish populations. And, continued dry weather may lead to significant fish losses in the near future. That’s ...