6 years ago
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach's campaign tour rolled into Salina on Tuesday afternoon. Kobach, who is running for governor, along with running mate Wink Hartman spoke to supporters during a stop at Oakdale Park. Kobach is touting a new poll, which shows him leading sitting Gov. Jeff Colyer by nine percentage points. In the final days ...

6 years ago
The first cases of West Nile Virus in Kansas for this year have been reported. According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, two cases of the mosquito borne disease have been conformed in individuals who reside in Johnson County. Four regions of the state remain under a high-risk warning for WNV, including north central, south ...

6 years ago
Rolling Hills Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its animal family. According to the zoo Frank, the mandrill, passed away on Monday.   Frank was a beloved member of the Rolling Hills Zoo family and one of the zoo’s signature artists, and the only one who created his art through finger painting.  Frank enjoyed finger ...

6 years ago
Local law enforcement officers and firefighters are teaming up with Walmart in Salina to give students in need a boost in their backpacks. Deputies with the Saline County Sheriff's Office, Salina Police Department officers and members of Salina Fire Department will be on hand Saturday, August 11th to hand out free back to school supplies at ...

6 years ago
A Multi-platinum country recording artist is coming to Salina. Josh Turner is coming to the Stiefel Theatre. According to the venue,Turner is one of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers. With a rich, deep voice and distinctive style, Turner has sold more than 8 million units, is a disciple of traditional country music and one of the ...

6 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating an injury accident after a car crashed through the fence at the Salina Regional Airport. Undersheriff Brent Melander tells KSAL News that 25-year-old Logan Brooks of rural Saline County was eastbound on Cloud Street in a 2018 Toyota Camry Monday night around 9:30pm when he failed to stop at ...

6 years ago
The work of Laurie Fritz Moravec will be on display in Salina Public Library’s Gallery 708 beginning Aug. 10 through Sept. 7. A reception for the artist will be from 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, in conjunction with Friday Night Live. The exhibit, titled “Totally Zen,” will feature original ink and graphite Zen Doodle drawings. Moravec, ...

6 years ago
The story of Kansas has largely been a story of immigration. It will be the focus of a presentation at the Smoky Hill Museum. According to the museum, Matthew Sanderson will explore the history of Kansas immigration. He’ll compare past and current trends, and look at the benefits and challenges communities face when new people move ...

6 years ago
Salina USD 305 is a couple of weeks away from beginning classes for the new school year. Classes for the 2018 - 2019 school year begin on August 14th. The scheduled on the first couple of days will be a little different to begin the year. Orientation Schedules and First Day of School Tuesday, August 14 ...

6 years ago
The deadline for applications for the 2018 Leadership Salina program is 5pm, Wednesday, August 1.    Applications are available at the Chamber office, 120 W. Ash, or can be downloaded and filled out by clicking on Leadership Salina on the Chamber’s website home page at www.salinakansas.org. Applications can be sent or returned to the Salina Area ...

6 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a vehicle burglary after a handgun and some locksmith tools were stolen. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that sometime between 11pm Thursday and 10:30am Friday, someone entered an unlocked a 2011 Ford F-150 that was parked in the 700 block of West Prescott and removed a 9mm Glock 43-model pistol. The thief ...