7 years ago
As news of the third high profile suicide circulates, disturbing suicide statistics have been released about Kansas. The Kansas suicide rate is growing much faster than the national average. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control shows the suicide rate grew 20 percent faster in Kansas than the national average. Kansas saw a 45 ...

7 years ago
A large crowd enjoyed a picture-perfect evening in Salina’s Oakdale Park Thursday to be a part of the official opening event of the 2018 Smoky Hill River Festival. The Festival Jam officially started the annual party in the park. The Jam wasn't scheduled to start until 6:00. But there were fans waiting when the gates opened ...

7 years ago
A burglary suspect was taken into custody and Salina Police say more arrests are forthcoming. According to Sergeant Jim Feldman, officers arrested 35-year-old John F. Walmsley of Salina on Wednesday in connection to a residential burglary last week. Police allege Walmsley took part in the theft of multiple electronics and DVDs including a 50-inch TV, a tablet ...

7 years ago
Three friends who love to let their creativity branch out - have been decorating the trees in Oakdale Park this week. Alicia Stott of Manhattan tells KSAL News that she's been wrapping trees for the Smoky Hill River Festival since 2009. "The project is called 'Nature's Canvas' and gives us a chance to use fabric and our ...

7 years ago
OCCK, Inc. Transportation, including Salina CityGo, will be offering free rides and extended hours to patrons of the Smoky Hill River Festival. Any passengers with a River Festival button, that ride CityGo or Paratransit vehicles, will be allowed to ride for free on Thursday, June 7th, Friday, June 8th or Saturday, June 9th, 2018. CityGo passengers must ...

7 years ago
The Salina Public Library will bring something for book lovers to the Smoky Hill River Festival. The Little Free Library - Festival Edition tent will give out free books from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 8, and Saturday, June 9, during the festival. The tent will be located just east of the north ...

7 years ago
As Festival-goers get ready to enjoy the “Sensory Feast” at the River Festival this week, here are a few reminders of what to know, what to bring and what to leave behind: The Festival’s five entrance gates open to the public at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 7 and 10 a.m. Friday through Sunday. NO ...

7 years ago
A Kansas Congressman will unite a World War II veteran's family with  the fallen soldier's dog tags. According to Kansas First District Congressman Dr. Roger Marshall's Office, in February a staffer fielded a call from a friend of 1st Lieutenant James Garberg, a World War II veteran from Minneapolis, Minnesota.  While going through his war time memorabilia Lt. ...

7 years ago
Move-in, and some classwork began this week at the KU School of Medicine-Salina, inside the Salina Health Education Center. The brand new facility is the home of the Salina campuses for the KU Schools of Medicine and Nursing. A vacant downtown property has been under renovation since the fall of 2016, and will become the new ...

7 years ago
Three people were killed in a head-on crash on a highway in rural McPherson County Wednesday morning. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol. the Little River Police Department was in pursuit of a 2017 Nissan Versa headed east on U.S. 56 Highway. As the Nissan crossed out of Rice County and into western McPherson County, for ...

7 years ago
A five man crew from Kansas City, Kansas is making sure shade will be easy to find for patrons and performers during the 42nd Annual Smoky Hill River Festival. Terry Fox is the project manager with Marquee Event Rentals and says they packed all the poles, tents and ropes to build 15 tents in a semi ...