4 months ago
A former Wyandotte County prosecutor is running for Kansas Attorney General. Democrat Chris Mann announced his candidacy for the 2026 election yesterday. Mann, who is also a former Lawrence police officer who was struck by drunk driver during a traffic stop in 2002, previously ran for attorney general in 2022 and lost to current Attorney General Kris ...

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Salina Downtown will be bustling this Friday evening as another First Friday event kicks off. This latest First Friday event will feature late shopping at over a dozen businesses, till 7 PM. They include: Salina Selfie Station Familia Toys Salina Art Center Poppy & Vine Red Fern Booksellers Baron Mushmouse Flipping Fabulous Eccentricity Sanity Boutique The ...

4 months ago
Salina based Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas is again expanding its outreach services. According to the organization, its outreach services now include the Enterprise community. This move aims to provide essential support to families who may require additional assistance. "On behalf of Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas, I am excited to announce our expansion into Enterprise," said ...

4 months ago
Bullfighters are really the 'First Responders' on scene at the rodeo when a cowboy gets bucked off a bull and hits the dirt in the arena. Their job description is to distract the snorting, stomping animal from trying to gore the rider he just displaced. Three rodeo pros joined in the KSAL Morning News Extra with ...

4 months ago
The Saline County Jail is a construction zone again as crews work to replace a portion of the roof damaged by hail last summer. According to Saline County Administrator Phil Smith-Hanes, a June 2024 hailstorm pitted and dented a portion of the metal roof atop the jail that had officially began housing inmates only 6-months prior ...

4 months ago
A disturbance in a store parking lot in which pepper spray was discharged prompted an arrest. According to Salina Police, at about noon on Tuesday officers were dispatched to Dollar General at 2000 S. 9th Street in reference to a physical disturbance in the parking lot. The incident had been reported by multiple citizens in the area. Both ...

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A couple of paving projects on Interstate 70 west of Salina will begin on Wednesday. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, the projects are  in Lincoln and Ellsworth counties. They stretch from the Russell/Ellsworth county line continuing east about 30 miles to the Lincoln/Saline county line. During construction, traffic will be reduced to one lane in ...

4 months ago
With the new fall semester quickly approaching, Kansas Wesleyan University is seeking local families in Salina to volunteer to connect with out-of-town students and provide a sense of home and community. These "Host Families"  offer support, friendship, and a connection to the wider Salina area, helping students feel more at ease while away from their ...

4 months ago
A vital member of the Saline County Sheriff's Office has called it a career. Agency K9 "Maggie" has retired. According to the agency, Maggie was partnered with Deputy Craig Norris, and she served the citizens of Saline County from March of 2018 to June of 2025. Maggie assisted several outside agencies during her years of service. Maggie ...

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A man who spent nearly his entire life in Salina umpiring and teaching math courses at Kansas State University, is being remembered. Robert Douglas “Bob” Homolka passed away on Friday after a courageous battle with numerous health conditions. He was 82-years-old. Homolka spent more than 70 years in Salina, before in his later years relocating to ...

4 months ago
Registration is now open for an event in Salina that directly supports cancer patients undergoing treatment. According to Salina Regional Health Center, the 10th annual Fe for a Cure Race/Walk to be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center. One-hundred percent of entry fees for the event are directed to ...