1 year ago
Beginning in the new year a change is coming to city commission meetings in Salina. Instead of four meetings a month, meeting every Monday, the governing body will have two meetings a month, every other Monday. Salina City Manager Mike Schrage told KSAL News they looked at twenty-one peer communities, and Salina was meeting the most among ...

1 year ago
A Delphos man was transported to the hospital in Salina after his SUV crashed through a fence along a highway in Ottawa County and ended up in a field. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 66-year-old Christopher Lewis was driving a 1999 Chevrolet Blazer, headed south on U.S. 81 Highway. For an unknown reason he went ...

1 year ago
For the second Saturday in a row, a large group of brass musicians took over the food court at the Salina Central Mall. Last week it was "TubaChristmas" this week it was "Brass Christmas". The Salina Area-Wide Christmas Brass Choir, 72 musicians strong, gathered and performed a Christmas concert. This is the third year of the Salina ...

1 year ago
Second verse, same as the first. A Salina woman is taking home "Santa's Stash" for the second year in a row. 28-year-old Kylie Tracy was among a group of finalists who qualified to be a part of the grand finale of Meridian Media's "Santa's Stash" event on Saturday in Salina. "Santa's Stash" was a locked box full ...

1 year ago
Kansas Wesleyan honored its fall graduates Friday evening during its annual Fall Graduation Recognition Ceremony, which was held in Mabee Arena. According to KWU, nineteen graduates were recognized.  KWU alumni Brandon Cheeks, a USD 305 principal and administrator, delivered the evening’s keynote address. The following is a list of students who were eligible for fall graduation: Anthony ...

1 year ago
Tips are being sought in connection with a case involving multiple burglaries. The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, between October 7th and November 15th, a structure in the 1000 Blk of W Grand was burglarized multiple times. Items stolen include multiple DeWalt Tools, ...

1 year ago
With the holiday season here, it is crucial to prioritize and nurture your mental health. According to the Saline County Health Department, among the festivities it's common to experience increased stress, anxiety, or feelings of loneliness. Remember to set realistic expectations for yourself and others, acknowledging that not every moment needs to be perfect. • Prioritize self-care ...

1 year ago
The United States was thrust into World War II in December of 1941 - by the summer of 1942 the war had come to Saline County farmers, forced off their land so a massive U.S. Army camp could be built. Dr. Boo Hodges joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look back at ...

1 year ago
With a little over a week to go, the Salina Salvation Army's Kettle Campaign is coming up short. Lt. Luke Hircsh tells KSAL News the campaign has collected about $10,000 less so far this year, than last year.  Hirsch says the campaign would be even further behind if they hadn't received a blessing last week, in ...

1 year ago
With a Friday deadline looming, about 20 angels from the Salina Salvation Army’s Angel Tree still have not been returned with gifts. All 373 of the angels have been adopted. Now, volunteers are awaiting their return. Once gifts are purchased they need to be returned, with the angel. Each angel represents an area child 12-years-old or younger ...

1 year ago
The Saline County Mounted Patrol will be conducting a training exercise in the southeast region of Saline County this weekend, on Saturday. According to the organization, the scenario will be a search for a lost person. A volunteer will get the opportunity to challenge K9 Marshal on a nearly two mile track that will age overnight. ...