4 years ago
A driver in a fatal hit and run accident that happened in Salina in December of 2019 has been sentenced to five years in prison after reaching a plea agreement with the Saline County Attorney's Office. The case stems from an incident that happened back in late December of 2019. A pedestrian in a wheelchair was ...

4 years ago
A celebration of the new stage in Downtown Salina is set for this Friday. According to Salina Arts and Humanities, those who attend can celebrate the new downtown stage and get ready for the Smoky Hill River Festival at Santa Fe & Ash this First Friday, May 6th. Grab dinner downtown, stop by other First Friday ...

4 years ago
A Southeast of Saline student is the recipient of a unique, local scholarship. Meaghan Roths is the recipient of the 2021-2022 Cash Hollistah Scholarship. Roths, a senior at Southeast of Saline High School in Gypsum, is a visual artist, actress, and vocalist who participates on the Youth Leadership Council of the Catholic Youth Organization. She is ...

4 years ago
Twenty two new pieces of art will be unveiled in downtown as the 2022 SculptureTour Salina takes the wraps off this Saturday. Sylvia Rice, Director of Visit Salina with Salina Area Chamber of Commerce tells KSAL News that after a dozen years she is still looking forward to another exciting chapter. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/sylvia-1.mp3"][/audio]   Rice added the juried merit ...

4 years ago
A camper that was loaded and ready to go for a trip was stolen over the course of Monday night. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the 2015 Jayco Jay Sport pop-up camper was taken from the 500 block of S. 11th Street between 11 p.m. Monday and 6 a.m. Tuesday. The 65-year-old Salina ...

4 years ago
Students involved with the Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus Flight Team are preparing to compete in a national collegiate aviation competition. According to the school, after finishing among the top three schools at the Region VI competition in October 2021, the K-State Salina Flight Team qualified for the National Intercollegiate Flying Association Safety and Flight ...

4 years ago
A search continues for a man who is suspected to have drowned and is still missing at an area lake. The Geary County Sheriff’s Office identifies the victim as 40-year-old Jesse Paul Sockness from Lawrence. The agency responded to the Eagle Ridge Campground in Milford State Park Saturday afternoon in reference to a woman who had ...

4 years ago
Salina South held its annual S.T.A.R. Night (South Theatre Award Recognition) on May 1st. S.T.A.R. Night is a  red carpet-type formal event to recognize theatre and drama students. According to the school, the following students received awards. Best Actress –  Kaydence Dickson Best Actor –  Aidan Heusman Best Supporting Actress –  Emily Streeter, Mia White Best Supporting Actor –  Evan ...

4 years ago
A virtual presentation hosted by the Smoky Hill Museum will feature a century and a half of toys. According to the museum, you can step into a time machine via the event for a fast-paced journey through more than 150 years of evolution in toy design. Using The Strong Museum’s exceptional collection of toys, dolls and ...

4 years ago
All performing ensembles of the Kansas Wesleyan University Music Department will participate in the department’s Pops concert, the last performance of the academic year. The school says KWU Music Department Chair Dr. James McAllister promises some surprises, along with rock, jazz, original, contemporary and classical selections. The concert, featuring The Howl of Kansas Wesleyan Pep Band, Wesleyan Chorale, String Orchestra, ...

4 years ago
A Nebraska man is facing federal charges after admitting to participating in a bank robbery in a Jewell County Kansas community. According to the U.S. Justice Department 26-year-old Cody Deichen of Hastings, Nebraska, pleaded guilty to one count of use of a firearm during a crime of violence. According to court documents, in February 2021, Deichen, admitted ...