4 years ago
A new principal has been named for a Salina school. According to USD 305,  Heather Barkley as the Meadowlark Ridge Elementary school. An educator with 15 years of experience, Barkley most recently served as special education coordinator at Central Kansas Cooperative in Education (CKCIE). Prior experience includes: School psychologist for CKCIE at Cottonwood Elementary and Opportunity Now for ...

4 years ago
The Nebraska State Patrol has cited a Salina man for motor vehicle homicide, and for a third DUI, after a two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Nebraska woman Sunday. According to the agency,  the crash happened Sunday afternoon near Alliance on Highway 2. A Ford Escape, driven by 22-year-old Blythe Boness of Alliance, Nebraska, was traveling ...

4 years ago
After a comprehensive study of parks and recreation facilities in the City of Salina, staff and work crews are beginning to dig into some of the 187 projects listed to start on, restore or remove. Salina City Manager Mike Schrage joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra on Tuesday with look inside some of those ...

4 years ago
Salina Arts & Humanities Tuesday morning unveiled more highlights for the 46th Smoky Hill River Festival. Arts & Humanities Executive Director Brad Anderson said this will be the largest organized community event in Salina since the beginning of the pandemic two years ago. The year’s most energetic and epic arts party begins in under 60 days. Festival-goers ...

4 years ago
A handful of local leaders are among those to be included in Kansas Wesleyan’s next 7x7x7 lecture series, which will take place April 22 during the university’s Spring Alumni, Family & Community Weekend. The event begins at 1 p.m. in Peters Science Hall, room 201. According to the school, Mike Hoppock, city commissioner, will speak on ...

4 years ago
A routine traffic stop led to a later arrest of a man involved in a domestic disturbance. Salina Police Sgt. Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that at 2:23 Monday morning, an officer pulled a vehicle over for a faulty tag light. The driver fled on foot, and the officer lost sight of the suspect after a ...

4 years ago
A case involving a burglary, drugs and fleeing police has led to the arrest of a Salina man. Payton Rice, 26, was arrested Monday for requested charges of criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, burglary, domestic battery and possession of marijuana among many others. Police Sgt. Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that the incidents ...

4 years ago
A strain of avian flu is found in McPherson County. The Kansas Department of Agriculture says that the highly pathogenic avian influenza cases were discovered in a commercial turkey flock. People involved with poultry production are being advised to review their biosecurity procedures to ensure the health of their birds.

4 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan will host its final art and design exhibit of 2021-22 beginning this week, when the Senior Showcase and Student Display kicks off. Admission is free. According to the school, the showcase portion of the exhibit will focus on the work of four seniors – Emily Monson, Ryann Kats, Tanner Dauner and Laurie Moravec – ...

4 years ago
The United States Postal Service Creed reads "neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds". The McPherson Post office can add the passing of time to that creed. A World War II era postcard that was sent in the mail over 75 years ...

4 years ago
Bethany College has received a charitable contribution  of $25,000 from the Patterson Family Foundation. The Lindsborg school says this will be the first time Bethany College has received a grant from this Foundation. These funds will help President Mauch’s current work to establish partnerships to expand programs and opportunities for area high school students The Patterson Family ...