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Nearly twenty years ago it started with a journey to Sioux Falls, SD to look for ideas there - to bring back to Salina. Current Salina Mayor Mike Hoppock was part of the tour group searching for a creative connection to borrow. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hoppock-26.mp3"][/audio]   This weekend SculptureTour Salina will unveil the new 2026 exhibit during the UNwrap Party ...

5 months ago
The founding pastor of the largest United Methodist church in the country is launching a bid for the United States Senate in Kansas. Adam Hamilton, a fifth-generation Kansan and the founding pastor of Church of the Resurrection in Johnson County, which is largest United Methodist church in the United States, Thursday announced his candidacy for the ...

5 months ago
Friends of the River Foundation and the Smoky Hill Museum are partnering to bring guided walks spotlighting the Smoky Hill River’s history as it winds through the heart of Salina. The organizations invite those interested to walk with them as Salina’s past comes to life through photos, maps, stories, surprises, laughter, and more. According to the museum, ...

5 months ago
Recent storm damage at the Salina Central Mall has Kansas Works temporarily relocating. Due to significant storm damage impacting its current location at the Central Mall, the KANSASWORKS Salina Workforce Center will be temporarily relocating operations to ensure continued service to the community. Effective immediately, services will be available at the following temporary location: Elmore Center 631 E. Crawford St., Suite ...

5 months ago
Friday is May Day, it's the first Friday of the month, and Salina Downtown will has big plans to celebrate. There will be Live music in Campbell Plaza from 6–8 PM. Hyway 14 will take the stage. Artist Receptions around  downtown include: Greater Salina Community Foundation Peaceful Body Wellness Retreat Salina Art Center Red Fern Booksellers There will be ...

5 months ago
At this week’s Salina City Commission meeting, commissioners approved the first steps in repurposing the soon-to-be former Fire Station No. 4, located at the corner of East Crawford Street and Briarcliff Road, by voting to rezone the property for continued public use. The half-acre site, originally platted in 1959 and home to the fire station since ...

5 months ago
It takes a small army of volunteers to make the Smoky Hill River Festival work. According to Salina Arts & Humanities, volunteer registration is now open for the Smoky Hill River Festival, and they are inviting community members to help bring this long-standing community tradition to life. Held in Oakdale Park on June 11-14, the Smoky Hill ...

5 months ago
Meridian Media radio stations are kicking off our effort to raise food for the Project Salina effort with a special Cruisin’ For a Cause event tonight. This one is a little different. We want to see your classic cars. Join us at Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers on 9th Street anytime from 5-8pm. Y93.7, FM104.9 and ...

5 months ago
The world's largest operating steam locomotive is going on a historic cross country trip this summer to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary, and along the journey will make a stop in Salina. According to the Union Pacific Railroad, their famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will journey to the East Coast for ...

5 months ago
The Salina area continues to cleanup from the hail storm that pounded then area overnight Sunday into Monday. For those in the market for a vehicle, the inventory in Salina is greatly impacted, at least for the short term. An insurance adjuster was out at Marshall Motors Wednesday surveying damage. The company said every vehicle on the ...

5 months ago
The final touches are taking place in the basement of the Salina Public Library where construction crews have been working to re-imagine the space for Youth Services. Salina Public Library Director Melanie Hedgepeth joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a preview of what the remodel will mean to area kids. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Melanie-on-Youth-Space-26.mp3"][/audio]   Hedgepeth added the ...