4 years ago
To make local food more affordable and encourage eating more fresh and local fruits and vegetables, the Local Food Works Foundation will be hosting a Double Day on September 7 at the Harvest Farmers Market. This “Double Day” will mimic the Double Up Food Bucks Program, currently unavailable in Saline County. These programs allow individuals ...

4 years ago
The epic arts party in the park that was two-and-a-half years in the making is a wrap.  The 45th edition of the Smoky Hill River Festival wrapped up Sunday evening in Oakdale Park. It was a successful weekend for everyone involved. After being cancelled last year because of the pandemic, this year's festival was pushed back ...

4 years ago
After holding a virtual Fall Apple Day Festival a year ago, Fort Riley will host an in-person event this year on September 25. According to the army post, due to the need for increased COVID mitigation efforts attendance will be limited to Department of Defense ID cardholders. Masks will also be required for all attendees two ...

4 years ago
Classrooms are filling up at the eight Kansas Department of Corrections adult facilities. According to the agency, they currently have 325 residents enrolled in college and career classes, including CTE (Career Technical Education) programs and associate and four-year degrees. The Fall 2021 enrollment is an increase of 129 students over the last academic year. The increase is ...

4 years ago
Roman Ganta, director of the Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University, has received a $3.681 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his longtime work on tick-borne diseases. The grant supports Ganta's research into vaccine development for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, a disease with ...

4 years ago
We all have been touched in some manner by the events unfolding across the globe in recent weeks and the level of human suffering. From Hurricane Ida to an earthquake in Haiti to the evacuation of thousands in war-torn Afghanistan and the struggles of some of our nation’s veterans, the needs of those less fortunate ...

4 years ago
The 2021 Smoky Hill River Festival is rolling into its final day with some great moment. Following heavy rain overnight Friday, Saturday turned out to be a gorgeous, sunny day in Oakdale Park. Salina Arts and Humanities Executive Director Brad Anderson tells KSAL News 10,416 festival-goers passed through the gates. Anderson says it was a lovely ...

4 years ago
A Salina area state representative receive his second shot late last week to become fully vaccinated against COVID. Rep. Steven Howe, serving District 71 which encompasses East Salina and Saline County, received his second dose of the Pfizer vaccine at Salina Family Healthcare Center. Howe says he is encouraging everyone to consider doing the same. "I want ...

4 years ago
Performers and artists from all corners of America are in Salina this Labor Day weekend to share their talents and treasures at the 45th annual Smoky Hill River Festival. Jarabe Mexicano, a Mexican/folk rock band from San Diego got the party rolling early on Friday with a lively set on Stage II. The high energy blend ...

4 years ago
A first of its kind bus service connecting communities from Salina to the Nebraska border is going strong. OCCK Transportation established four years ago the 81 Connection, the fixed route bus service that runs from Belleville to Salina each weekday. According to the organization, 81 Connection is a fixed route bus service that goes from Belleville ...

4 years ago
A good crowd is converging on Oakdale Park for the 45th Smoky Hill River Festival. The 45th edition of the celebration of the arts in the park kicked off Thursday night with the Festival Jam, with nearly 3,500 fans. Friday was the first full day of the festival, and organizers tell KSAL News 8,415 festival goers passed ...