1 year ago
The third on-campus residence hall facility has officially opened and is ready to house students for this upcoming academic year at Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus. The campus hosted its official grand opening ceremony on Aug. 15 for Earhart Hall, a new 104-bed residence hall, which will significantly add to K-State Salina's on-campus housing options for ...

1 year ago
A "Back To School Bash" is planned this weekend, especially for college students who are back in Salina. According to Salina Downtown Inc., they are planning the event this Saturday. The "Back To School Bash” is geared toward the new and returning students of Kansas State Salina, The University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas Wesleyan ...

1 year ago
A Salina-area woman with ties across Kansas has been selected to be the global leader of  an international service organization. Longtime Salinan and recently retired Eisenhower Presidential Library exec Linda K. Smith was inducted as Altrusa International’s President at a gathering in San Antonio, Texas. Altrusa International is a network of nearly 300 local service clubs ...

1 year ago
Entries are being sought for an upcoming parade in Salina.  The Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair is seeking parade entries and invites everyone to participate. According to the organization, this year’s Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair Parade will feature the theme, Salina's Old West, to support the Old West theme of the Street Fair. Decorated parade entries ...

1 year ago
Salina Police are looking for a driver who led officers on a high-speed pursuit just before 5am on Tuesday. Authorities tells KSAL News the owner of the 2007 Saturn Sky had loaned the car to a known male suspect who refused to pull over in the 1200 block of W. Walnut. The officer believed the driver ...

1 year ago
A Salina man was taken to jail on a DUI charge after leaving the scene of an accident. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that 48-year-old Bradley Knight was involved in a two car crash Monday night at the intersection of Santa Fe and Walnut. Police say a witness told authorities that Knight was yelling at ...

1 year ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office has recognized a couple of deputies for the actions they took to save lives during a house fire this summer. On July 23rd, 2023, Deputies Brandon Mosher and Trenton Shaft were sent to a house fire near Mentor, Kansas. Upon arrival they found the occupants on the roof of the burning ...

1 year ago
New information has come to light in connection with the police raid of a rural Kansas newspaper. Police entered the office of the Marion County Record as well as the home of the paper's owner on Friday, seizing computers, cell phones and reporting materials. At first, it was reported the search warrant was connected to a recent ...

1 year ago
Salina's Kenwood Cove water park went to the dogs Monday evening. After closing for the season on Sunday, the water park opened Monday evening for one final swim, the annual "Pooch Plunge". Only owners and their dogs were allowed in the water. They were able to swim in the wave pool and lazy river areas. The event proved ...

1 year ago
Based its popularity, Salina area public transportation is continuing the fall “Get On & Go” program for Salina area youth. According to OCCK Transportation, youth ages 7-18 will be able to purchase a Get On & Go Fall Youth Bus Pass for $10.  The pass will be good for unlimited rides on Salina CityGo from September ...

1 year ago
A recent cattle truck crash is prompting the most well-known animal rights group in the world to put up a billboard near Ellsworth. According to the People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, they plan to place a "sky-high message" near the site on Kansas 156 Highway south of Interstate 70. Back on August 9th the ...