3 months ago
This week is National Library Week. April 19th to 25th is a time to celebrate the essential role libraries and library staff play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. This year’s theme, “Find Your Joy,” invites local community memebers to explore what inspires them and discover it at their library. At Salina Public Library, National Library Week is ...

3 months ago
A dam repair project is transitioning into a new phase,  and an area lake is beginning its seasonal fill. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced an extension to the major outlet channel repair project at Kanopolis Dam. The project will now include the placement of additional riprap downstream to increase erosion protection, with an ...

3 months ago
The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin a project to upgrade lighting at the U.S. 81/K-106 interchange near the city of Minneapolis on Monday of this week. Project work will include removal and replacement of all four light towers along with installation of new wiring and a control unit. During construction, traffic impacts should be minimal. KDOT awarded ...

3 months ago
Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) has been recognized as a High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier facility, reinforcing its commitment to improving maternal and infant health. The High 5 for Mom & Baby program, developed by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, supports hospitals in implementing evidence-based practices that help mothers successfully initiate and continue ...

4 months ago
What started as a fun social media page during the pandemic has now inspired a generation, and will culminate with an event that will be a snapshot in time at what used to be a sanctioned drag race strip in Salina. Shawn Jennings of Salina tells KSAL News he started the Salina Raceway Drag Racing Facebook ...

4 months ago
The Kansas 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees is actively exploring the potential transition of ownership of Rock Springs Ranch as part of a long-term strategy to strengthen the financial position to support youth development across Kansas. According to the organization, a central priority in these conversations is identifying a partner who would consider a usage agreement, ...

4 months ago
The Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center (Innovation Center) has promoted Maria Dahlquist to Workforce Development Specialist, a role in which she will now lead and oversee the organization’s entire workforce development portfolio. According to the organization, in her expanded position Dahlquist will guide strategic efforts focused on attracting, developing, and retaining a strong workforce across the 26-county ...

4 months ago
Curtis Hawkinson has been named the new administrator at North Central Kansas Medical Center in Concordia.  He will begin duties May 18th. Hawkinson brings more than 28 years of health care leadership experience in rural settings and most recently served the past 19 years as CEO at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. He led efforts to improve ...

4 months ago
Rolling Hills Zoo officially broke ground on its new exhibit Kathy Tolbert Tiger Falls. According to the Zoo, it marks a milestone in their ongoing commitment to wildlife conservation, animal welfare, and guest engagement. The exhibit’s official name honors Kathy Tolbert, whose remarkable 31-year career at Rolling Hills Zoo included service in several key leadership roles, including ...

4 months ago
A Salina Area United Way casino-themed fundraising event has been rescheduled. According to the agency, its upcoming fundraiser, "A Night of Chance: All In for Change", has been rescheduled. The event will now take place on August 7th. This decision was made after careful consideration of several unforeseen circumstances affecting scheduling and availability. In order to ensure ...

4 months ago
A state audit found that as much as $1.2 million in food assistance payments could have been made to people living outside Kansas, although that would account for less than 1% of state spending on the program. An audit of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program usage, conducted by the Legislative Post Audit Department, found that between $700,000 ...