2 months ago
After a couple of more days of unseasonably warm and dry weather, cooler temperatures and chances for soaking rain could be looming. According to the National Weather Service, unseasonably warm temperatures are expected Sunday through Tuesday. Windy conditions are expected Monday and Tuesday with extreme fire danger possible. By Wednesday cooler weather, with a possibility showers ...

2 months ago
High school seniors in North Central Kansas are invited to compete for a chance to win $1,000 by submitting an essay or short video for the 2024-2025 Rural Voices Youth Contest. This year's contest theme is “Rural Kansas... My Hometown.” The North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC), based in Beloit, Kansas, has sponsored the contest annually ...

2 months ago
The Kansas Department of Transportation is seeking input as part of a comprehensive bus study survey to enhance public transportation services across the state. According to the agency, anyone can take the survey, especially users of public transit and intercity bus services. The survey will take about six minutes to complete and is available online at ...

2 months ago
The Kansas National Wild Turkey Federation State Chapter recently met to review project proposals for 2025 funding awards. According to the organization, after the reviewing and ranking process, proposals were approved by the board of directors. The board budgeted $59,000 for conservation projects and $28,730 for hunting heritage projects, including outreach and education events, chapter ...

2 months ago
Fort Hays State University President Tisa Mason is on a tour of Kansas. According to FHSU, during the four days of the tour, President Mason will make 21 stops and cover more than 1,000 miles, meet with journalists in small Kansas community public and commercial radio stations, participate in two live TV programs, and sit down for an ...

2 months ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is seeking tips in a case involving a theft from a shed at a rural property. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to the agency, on September 12th deputies responded to the 2500 block of W Stimmel RD to the report of a shed ...

2 months ago
A public event will feature a virtual presentation hosted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) on upcoming changes to KanCare's managed care organizations (MCOs). OCCK will host the event. According to the organization,  the special public event will be this Monday on Monday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at OCCK, Inc. 1710 W Schilling, ...

2 months ago
Rolling Hills Zoo, and Joya the Rhino, are the inspirations behind a new novel. The zoo invites everyone to join Kansas author Jillian Forsberg on Sunday, November 10th at 2 p.m. for an engaging presentation of her new book, "The Rhino Keeper", at Rolling Hills Zoo. With a master’s degree in public history from Wichita State University ...

2 months ago
The Salina Police Department (SPD) and downtown businesses gave out treats to children and families. Many businesses in downtown came together and handed out candy for families as they strolled through the sidewalks. SPD hosted their annual Cops and Costumes event in front of their station. Police Captain David Villanueva tells KSAL News they enjoy keeping the ...

2 months ago
With the 2024 elections less than two weeks away, KSAL Radio is spending time with several candidates running for office. On Friday, the Morning News Extra focused on the congressional race for the Big First District. Republican Congressman Tracey Mann was unable to join us for the forum, but Democrat candidate Paul Buskirk was live over ...

2 months ago
The Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) earned the 2024 Best Community Awareness Campaign Award (Medium Budget Category) from the Travel Industry Association of Kansas for its “I Like Ike” campaign. Announced at the Kansas Tourism Conference in Olathe, the award recognizes Abilene’s creativity and innovative tourism strategies. According to the organization, judges praised the campaign for ...