10 months ago
The third of four candidates who are finalists to be the next USD 305 Superintendent of Schools will be interviewed in Salina on Thursday. According to the district, Dr. Jami Jo Thompson will meet with the board of education for the position of superintendent. Dr. Thompson has a total of 29 years in education, currently serving as ...

10 months ago
A Saline County Sheriff Deputy is being recognized for saving a child's life. Deputy Joshua Riggle was awarded a commendation for recent lifesaving actions involving a 2-year-old child. According to the agency, on February 9th, Deputy Joshua Riggle responded to a medical call of a small child not breathing. Upon his arrival he attempted to perform ...

10 months ago
Another one of the candidates to be the next USD 305 Superintendent of Schools spent the day in Salina Wednesday. Justin Coup, who has been superintendent of schools in Solomon USD 393 for the past 11 years, toured  district facilities, met with district staff, interviewed with the USD 305 school board, and attended a public ...

10 months ago
A Salina woman was hurt in a crash on Interstate 70 Wednesday morning. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 41-year-old Lisa Good was driving a Lexus ES headed east on I 70 in Geary County.  She lost control of the vehicle due to a truck passing, causing the car to move further to the right. It ...

10 months ago
A store in Salina that specializes in fabrics and crafts is among hundreds across the country scheduled to close. The JOANN store in Salina is among about 500 across the country, including three in Kansas, which  are slated to close. According to the company, as part of an ongoing Chapter 11 process, on  Wednesday JOANN filed ...

10 months ago
You've heard of a baby shower, you've heard of a bridal shower, but this Thursday Meridian Media is inviting you to our Shower Shower for Project Salina powered by Great Plains Federal Credit Union. Meridian Media radio stations and volunteers with Project Salina are teaming up to collect hygiene products for Project Salina to shower them ...

10 months ago
Two men were arrested after a drive-by shooting at an occupied home in Salina. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Tuesday afternoon, multiple shots were fired at a residence in the 900 block of Maple. Allegedly, two males in a white Pontiac Grand Prix shot at the house and fled the scene. Police ...

10 months ago
Kansas lawmakers are considering the proposed Given Name Act. The measure would require school staff members to only address a student with the name and pronouns that are written on their birth certificate unless a parent specifically writes that it is okay to do otherwise. The bill would go into effect on July 1st if approved.

10 months ago
The second of four candidates who are finalists to be the next USD 305 Superintendent of Schools will be interviewed in Salina on Wednesday. According to the district, Justin Coup will meet with the board of education for the position of superintendent. Coup has a total of 27 years in education, currently serving as superintendent of schools ...

10 months ago
A Former NASA Astronaut and space walker walked onto the stage at the Tony's Pizza Event Center. to speak at the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet meeting. Mike Massimino from Oceanside, NY, spoke about leadership, and his pathway on becoming an astronaut. He tells KSAL News he wanted to become an astronaut after being ...

10 months ago
One of the candidates to be the next USD 305 Superintendent of Schools spent the day in Salina Tuesday. Dr. Curtis Stevens, who is currently the North Ottawa County USD 239 Superintendent of Schools, toured  district facilities, met with district staff, interviewed with the USD 305 school board, and attended a public reception. At the public ...