5 months ago
The Salina Holiday Festival & Parade of Lights is the Kansas Main Street Event of the Year. Representatives from Salina Downtown Inc. attended the Kansas Main Street Awards ceremony hosted by the Kansas Department of Commerce on Monday evening in Topeka. According to the organization, Kansas Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland, delivered the keynote ...

5 months ago
A tribute to one of the most iconic bands in rock history is coming to Salina. "Killer Queen", a tribute to British rockers Queen, is coming to the Stiefel Theatre. Killer Queen has established itself as the highest-grossing artist paying homage to Freddie Mercury and Queen. Career milestones include a residency at London’s Strand Theatre, an ...

5 months ago
U.S. forces are still trying to secure the Strait of Hormuz as the fractured Iranian military continues to disrupt oil shipping. Andrew Harding with the Heritage Foundation joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at the conflict and everchanging economic impact. The bottleneck has lead to a surge in gas prices in the ...

5 months ago
A Salina organization is among 10 finalists to receive grant funding from the largest electric utility company in the state. Evergy selected Child Advocacy & Parenting Services, or CAPS, as one of 10 finalists from a record number of applications for the 2026 Connecting for Good Hometown Grants Program. According to the Utility, the finalists are now ...

5 months ago
A Salina man was arrested after allegedly threatening, and choking a woman. According to Salina Police, Monday night at around 9:30, officers responded to a physical disturbance at 781 N. Broadway. Allegedly, 31-year-old Darin Stewart was arguing with a female acquaintance when the victim stepped in to help her. Stewart became angry with the victim and grabbed her, ...

5 months ago
A Salina woman was arrested after a dispute between tenants escalated. According to Salina Police, on Monday evening at 5:30 officers were to a dispute between tenants at 1800 S. Broadway. Residents indicated that a tenant, later identified as 35-year-old Ericka Barber, had been verbally aggressive with other tenants. One tenant advised they were cleaning an apartment ...

5 months ago
A driver was hurt when her vehicle was hit as she was attempting to make a u-turn on Interstate 70. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 73-year-old Rosemary Nuss of Dorrance was driving a GMC Denali on I 70 in Ellsworth County.  She stopped on the westbound outside shoulder, before attempting to make a u-turn. As the ...

5 months ago
St. Patrick's Day is all about the Irish, but modern day celebrations started in the U.S. The first St. Patrick's Day parade was actually held in Boston in the 1700s. This year over $5 billion will be spent on St. Patrick's Day, with over half of Americans planning to take part in the festivities. And those people ...

5 months ago
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responding to an incident involving a fuel tank on a commercial barge at Tuttle Creek Lake. According to the agency,  the incident occurred Sunday afternoon at approximately 1:45 when a fuel cell holding approximately 1,800 gallons of diesel fuel became submerged in 20 feet of water. High wind and ...

5 months ago
The Bethany College community is mourning the unexpected passing of Dr. Charles Fox, husband of President Laura Crawley and First Gentleman of Bethany College. According to the school, Dr. Charles Fox was a beloved member of the campus community. He taught courses in Bethany Quest, interdisciplinary studies, and had been volunteering as a men's soccer coach. ...

5 months ago
A Salina middle school will welcome a new leader. Amanda Thacker will take over as the Lakewood Middle School Principal effective July 1st. According to USD 305, Thacker has 18 years of experience in education, with seven years of experience in Salina Public Schools. She currently serves as the assistant principal at Central High School. Her ...