5 months ago
Hundreds of revelers in Salina got an early start on 2026 Wednesday.  A crowd, consisting mainly of children and families, gathered at the Salina Fieldhouse  to celebrate the fun, free, “Noon Year’s Eve” event. The annual Salina Parks and Recreation “Noon Year’s Eve”  celebration, which began in 2014, has turned into a Salina tradition. “Noon Year’s Eve” ...

5 months ago
New state laws are taking effect in Kansas on January 1st. A new law will end a state regulation that forces a 9-1-1 board to hire a local administrator to handle collections. Another law taking effect will require the return of advance voting ballots by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

5 months ago
Salina Police are unraveling the story of how a man ended up at the hospital with scratches on his arms Wednesday morning. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that officers were interviewing the 38-year-old about the injuries he claimed happened during an encounter with a couple of homeless men in an alley near Walnut and ...

5 months ago
A proposed lithium-ion battery storage facility is rejected in Sumner County. County officials have voted against the proposed facility between Oxford and Wellington. NextEra Energy Resources proposed the Webb Road Energy Storage project, which would have stored excess power and released it during high-demand periods. Photo courtesy NextEra Energy Resources website

5 months ago
As many individuals and families focus on healthier habits and fresh starts in the new year, Salina Regional Health Center is inviting community members to take part in a community survey designed to help strengthen the future of local health care. According to the hospital, the confidential survey gives residents across central Kansas an opportunity to ...

5 months ago
After the holidays settle and the new year gets close, there’s no better reset than a quiet trail, crisp air, and a fresh start. First Day Hikes return on January 1st and Kansas State Parks will be leading guided hikes across the state. These walks are welcoming, family-friendly, and a great way to launch the year ...

5 months ago
Salina Area public transportation will take a pause on New Year's Day. According to OCCK Transportation,  Inc. Transportation will have closures and reduced hours for the  New Year's Holiday. All services will also be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, for New Year’s Day. Services impacted include: CityGo Regional Paratransit  GoAbilene  GoConcordia  81 Connection  KanConnect  OCCK OnDemand Regular hours ...

5 months ago
The New Year's holidays will impact some Salina city services, including trash collection. According to the City of Salina, there will be no sanitation collection on New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1st. Collection will  be one day behind schedule, resuming Friday, January 2nd, and continuing on the adjusted schedule through Saturday, January 3rd. The General Services Office, ...

5 months ago
Curbside leaf collection in Salina begins in the fist full week of January. . According to the City, leaf collection will happen from January 5th to February 27th, 2026, weather permitting. To help staff collect all leaves set out by the public this season, below are the participant guidelines. Participant Guidelines and Information Rake and pile leaves ...

5 months ago
A teenage driver distracted by her phone while driving on Interstate 70 rolled rolled her vehicle. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 17-year-old Sithandra Bell of Topeka was driving a 2006 Hyundai Elantra was headed west on I 70 in Ellsworth County.  She looked at her phone and entered the median, where the car rolled and ...

5 months ago
Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers were busy keeping roads and highways safe over the Christmas Holiday. According to the agency, troopers worked one fatal crash over the holiday. The fatal crash occurred in Ellsworth County on December 27th. Among other things, troopers also made 27 DUI arrests and performed 809 motorist assists. The reporting period for the holiday ran ...