7 months ago
A longtime Salina coach and teacher is being fondly remembered. James "Jim" R. LoVullo passed away on June 26th. After graduating high school in Buffalo, New York, LoVullo moved to Salina to attend Kansas Wesleyan University where he graduated in 1974. Over the span of the nex 40 years, LoVullo taught English language arts and physical education ...

7 months ago
Every year, more than 125 visual artists travel to participate in the Smoky Hill River Festival. This year, the festival welcomed 56 new artists from across the nation who came to sell their artwork. According to Salina Arts and Humanities, juried by five art professionals from across the state, $11,200 in prize money was awarded to ...

7 months ago
The Salina Symphony announces a colorful season of programming with its “Kaleidoscope” season. “I am delighted to continue to create and share memorable performances and experiences with the Salina Symphony this year,” said Yaniv Segal, music director. “From classics to newer works, Cabaret to Disney, and Tchaikovsky to Mozart, we invite you to explore the amazing ...

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On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, a business burglary was reported at Rod’s Convenience Store, 1401 S. Santa Fe, Salina, Kansas. A glass window along the west side of the building had been broken out between midnight and 7:00 AM on June 26, 2024. Taken from the business were multiple cigars including a “4K” Cigar display ...

7 months ago
An electrical issue on a Ford Expedition leads to a devastating fire. Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander tells KSAL News that a crew from Rural Fire Department #3 was sent to a vehicle fire in the 4600 block of N. Powers Road on Thursday morning around 11:15am. The owner, Jonathon Livengood told deputies his wife was driving ...

7 months ago
A stolen van is recovered with the thieves inside. According to Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman, 30-year-old Robert Kimzey and 37-year-old Crystal Hill, both of Wellington, Kansas were taken into custody on Thursday morning after the two allegedly jumped into a running van and drove away. Police say on Thursday around 9am, the 41-year-old owner left his ...

7 months ago
Colleagues, family, and friends gathered Thursday to celebrate the career of long-time Salina Airport Authority Executive Director Tim Rogers, call sign "Airport One".  A gathering was held, appropriately enough, in a hangar at the Salina Regional Airport. After 39-years, Rogers is retiring effective July 1st. Among those who spoke was Greg Bengtson,  the airport's legal counsel and ...

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The largest energy provider in Kansas broke ground on a new facility in Salina Thursday. The new Salina Evergy Service Center will be a 57,000 square foot facility. It will include: Main Office Building Fleet Maintenance Building Covered Truck Parking Three Acre Material Storage Yard The new site will house Evergy's local distribution and line group, substation ...

7 months ago
Saline County deputies were notified for an abandoned trailer dumped on the northwest corner of Holmes and North st. According to Sheriff Roger Soldan, the owner of the land called deputies June 26th at 1:15 pm, for a trailer that was left on their land since June 21st. The trailer has no tags.   [caption id="attachment_125552" align="alignnone" width="485"] Courtesy ...

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A Lorraine woman was arrested after a pursuit in Saline County. According to Sheriff Roger Soldan, a deputy on patrol noticed a 2020 gray Ford Explorer driving 70m ph in a 55 mph road. on Hohneck rd going north. The deputy however, lost sight of the vehicle and eventually found a tree that had been struck. Deputies ...

7 months ago
A business burglary occurred at Rod's Total convenience store on 1401 S Santa Fe. According to Police Captain James Feldman, between midnight - 7:00 am on June 26th, a suspect broke into Rod's through a window on the west side of the building. Capt. Feldman stated, the suspect took a large quantity of cigars that included: "4k" ...