4 years ago
The nationwide “Science on Screen” series of movies and events is returning to Salina. According to the Salina Art Center, you can enjoy enjoy a free screening of "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark" on Tuesday, February 22nd, at 5:30 pm at the Art Center Cinema, 150 S. Santa Fe. Following the film, ...

4 years ago
Ad Astra Books & Coffeehouse is now accepting grant applications for the Cash Hollistah Scholarship. The scholarship, named after Salina rapper/poet Cash Hollistah, will be awarded to a graduating senior in Central Kansas who shows merit in the field of community enrichment, as well as poetry, music, or visual art. Students must fulfill academic requirements, and plan ...

4 years ago
Four people from Texas were killed in a crash in Eastern Kansas when their pickup ended up submerged. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2019 Dodge Ram pickup was headed  north on U.S. 69 Highway in Linn County. The truck struck an icy patch on the roadway and the driver lost control.  The vehicle entered ...

4 years ago
There has been 1 new COVID death in Saline County since Wednesday and 17 new COVID cases. According to the Saline County Health Department, there are currently 134 active cases in the community. Salina Regional Health Center reports that 17 patients require hospitalization related to COVID-19. There have been 207 COVID related deaths overall. The Saline County Health Department ...

4 years ago
The “Freedom Convoy” that roared across Canada will soon be roaring across the United States. A route through the Midwest and Kansas includes an overnight stop in Salina. According to the Facebook group Kansas Truckers for Freedom Convoy, after leaving Colorado the convoy will make stops in Salina, Junction City, Topeka, and the Kansas City area.  ...

4 years ago
A Chapman man wanted on numerous outstanding warrants was caught late Thursday night following a chase. According to the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, a deputy was conducting surveillance on 47-year-old Scott Leister's residence Thursday evening.  Shortly before 6:00 p.m. the deputy observed Leister leave the property and travel north on Oat Road in a 2006 Chevrolet ...

4 years ago
A Salina man has been arrested after refusing to stop for an officer in pursuit early Friday morning. Mason Barnes, 21, is facing possible charges that include, among others, interference with law enforcement, endangering a child, driving while suspended and many traffic violations. Salina Police Capt. Gary Hanus tells KSAL News that at 1:18 a.m., an officer ...

4 years ago
Salina Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect caught on camera in an attempted armed robbery. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on Tuesday, February 8th, at 11:03 PM officers were sent to the Pilot Travel Center at 1944 N. 9th street regarding an ...

4 years ago
Two suspects are behind bars in Concordia following Wednesday's police chase in north central Kansas. Local police say it all started shortly after noon when officers pulled over a pickup pulling a trailer. At some point during that confrontation, the vehicle took off, prompting officers to give chase. A suspect in the vehicle reportedly fired at police, ...

4 years ago
The Kansas Wesleyan University Music Department is getting a $500,000 donation. According to the school, Gus and Hannah Applequist are making a $500,000 donation to the KWU Power of AND Campaign. The gift is one of the early donations for phase two of the campaign, and it will be directed towards the university’s Music program. “Hannah and ...

4 years ago
Throughout the day on Thursday the Smoky Hill River Festival’s social media accounts announced multiple acts coming to the 46th annual Smoky Hill River Festival this June 9-12. According to the organization, featured on the stage and roving across shady Oakdale Park, Festival entertainment is a key part of this year’s epic arts party. “Entertainment this ...