5 years ago
Talking about how something can make you scared or feel mad is not always easy. "The Feelings Umbrella" A Teaching Guide About Feelings, a new book written by a Salina woman is aimed at helping children express their feelings in a healthy way. LaNay Meier is a retired Registered Nurse and former Licensed Addiction Counselor who tells ...

5 years ago
The Salina community corrections program is among a group of criminal justice organizations in Kansas which will share more than $2 million in grant funding. According to Governor Laura Kelly's office, more than $2 million will be awarded to Kansas criminal justice organizations as part of the 2022 grant awards for the Federal Edward Byrne Memorial ...

5 years ago
The U.S. House is giving its approval to a resolution for Father Emil Kapaun.  The resolution will rename the post office in Herington after Kapaun. Congressman Tracey Mann made the announcement on Twitter after addressing his colleagues about Father Kapaun, highlighting some of the selfless things he did.  Father Kapaun was a Catholic priest from Kansas ...

5 years ago
There have been two new COVID deaths in Saline County since Monday and 58 new cases of the virus. According to the Saline County Health Department there are currently 279 active cases of the virus in the community. Salina Regional Health Center reports they have 18 patients in the hospital battling the virus. Overall, 157 people have now ...

5 years ago
Kansans that live in area codes 785 or 620 will be required to use 10-digit dialing when making local calls beginning Sunday. According to the Kansas Corporation Commission, at that time local calls dialed with only seven digits will not go through, and a recording will inform you that your call cannot be completed as dialed.  ...

5 years ago
A new fixture in a parking lot is now catching the eyes of many who happen to pass by. The overhang of the Campbell Plaza stage was relocated to the parking lot north of the Ad Astra Books and Coffee in the heart of downtown Salina. One of the main reasons for transferring the stage is ...

5 years ago
Salina Public Schools will begin a Test to Stay/Learn/Play/Participate program. The program officially begins Sunday, October 24. According to the district, through this program, students and staff who are quarantined due to a school exposure will be able to get tested in the morning or evening each weekday, and in the evening on Sundays. As long ...

5 years ago
Individuals and businesses in the Saline County local food sector are encouraged to apply for a $3,000 grant recently established by the Local Food Works Foundation. According to the organization, aimed at bridging gaps and promoting connectivity in the system, the annual grant applies to new or existing projects. Applications will be accepted now through midnight ...

5 years ago
Voters will be headed to the polls in just two weeks, making decisions about the City of Salina. They’ll also be choosing three USD 305 Board of Education members to make important decisions for the district. On Wednesday, the KSAL Candidate Forum hosted current member Jim Fletcher and write-in candidate Holli Henoch in studio for some Q ...

5 years ago
A Saline County school is hosting a fundraising event this weekend.  Southeast of Saline will be having a Pancake Feed at LongHorn Steakhouse this Saturday morning. According to the school, the meal features all you can eat pancakes, sausage and a drink. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids There will be a raffle for ...

5 years ago
Salina Police are inviting little ghosts and goblins to stop by their parking lot on Halloween for the Cops a Costumes event, Sunday October, 31 from 1pm to 3pm. Cops and Costumes includes: Giveaways: candy, sticker badges Meet and greet with police officers Photo opportunities with police officers Police vehicles on display Cops and Costumes will take ...