5 years ago
One of the most anticipated “signs of spring” arrives this weekend when the clocks “spring forward” (Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, March 8), causing us to lose an hour of our day in exchange for extended daylight hours throughout the summer. However, come Monday morning, the commute will look very different ...

5 years ago
As Americans brace for the impact of the new coronavirus in the United States, a pair of Kansas State University specialists say the best defense against the emerging threat may be one of the most simple. “If you’re feeling panicked about the coronavirus – or not – go wash your hands,” said Erin Yelland, a K-State ...

5 years ago
It's shaping up to be one of the busiest First Friday events ever in Salina. It starts with one of the biggest equine events in the Midwest and ends with a one man band. First Friday events began at 9:00 Friday morning and last through 11:30 Friday night. First Friday Night Live programming for March 6th is ...

5 years ago
The Saline County Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday, March 3rd.  Here are the highlights from today’s meeting: Very short agenda in the public meeting today.  County Administrator, Phillip Smith-Hanes briefed the Commission on the progress of the remodel over at the Senior Center.  They are starting week 4 and have made good progress ...

5 years ago
A runway improvement project is underway at Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita. Construction began yesterday on the airport's west runway. Crews will spend the next year-and-a-half repairing the pavement, updating runway markings and replacing the electrical system. The 21-million-dollar project is being funded mostly by FAA grants.

5 years ago
How you feel about Daylight Saving Time probably depends on whether you are an early riser or a night owl. The leap forward will begin at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 8, 2020 in most areas of the United States. Obviously, changing the number on a clock doesn’t actually add any time to our days. That ...

5 years ago
The Salina Parks & Recreation Department is seeking proposals for a person, company, or organization to provide concessions at the East Crawford Recreational Area and Magnolia Soccer Complex. Concessions would be provided in the existing concession space or from a food truck vendor. This person, club, or organization under contract with the Salina Parks & Recreation ...

5 years ago
What kind of weather will Kansas see this spring? Regardless of the answer, we know that now is the time to prepare. In addition to multiple safety drills practiced throughout the school year, every school conducts a tornado drill during March. Many of them will participate in the statewide tornado drill scheduled for March 3 ...

5 years ago
Exhibitor space is still open to be among several hundred companies from around the United States will be exhibiting their products in Salina at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center and Saline County Livestock & Expo Center . The Mid America Farm Expo will feature about 325 exhibits showing the latest in farm technology, machinery, equipment ...

5 years ago
A statewide tornado drill Tuesday morning will be one of the highlights of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas. Severe weather awareness will be highlighted across the state all this week. It is a week where citizens are urged to become educated about severe weather, and about what to do when it threatens. This past year ...

5 years ago
A woman from Hays is facing charges of driving under the influence after a single car crash early Saturday morning. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 20-year-old Abagail Eklund was transported to the hospital to be checked for minor injuries - then arrested for DUI. Police say around 4am Saturday she had to crawl out ...