2 years ago
On a beautiful Monday Memorial Day morning, a large crowd gathered to honor and remember all who have served in the military. Salina hosted three different events across town. Memorial Day started at 10:00 am at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, followed by a second event in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. To cap off  Memorial Day, a ceremony was ...

2 years ago
One person was arrested Sunday night after a woman was shot at a home  northwest of Salina in rural Saline County. Officials tell KSAL News first responders were sent to a home in the 10000 block of West Watkins Road to the report of a woman who had been shot. They discovered a woman who was suffering ...

2 years ago
With  USD 305 summer school set to begin for students, accordingly so do summer school zone slow downs for drivers. USD 305 summer school will be held at Cottonwood and Sunset elementary schools, Mondays through Fridays, through July 2nd, except for the Wednesday, June 19th holiday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. While summer school is in session, ...

2 years ago
Salina area public transportation will again be offering a ride program youth this summer. According to OCCK Transportation they are continuing the successful "Get On & Go" program for Salina and Abilene area youth ages 7-18. Salina youth ages 7-18 will be able to purchase a “Get On & Go” Summer Youth Bus Pass for $10.  ...

2 years ago
With school out for the summer, Salina USD 305 is ready to offer free summer lunches. You can gear up for summer days by starting with a free, nutritious breakfast, then come back again for lunch. Free meals are for all children ages one through eighteen, with no signup, eligibility or paperwork required. Adults are welcome to ...

2 years ago
Those who attended Salina Public Library’s Summer Kickoff Party on Friday evening were the first to hear Director Melanie Hedgespeth and Assistant Director Amy Adams unveil the Re-Imagining Our Library Youth Services Capital Campaign. “We couldn’t think of a better time to unveil this project because it will make the transformation of the library’s Youth Services ...

2 years ago
A two vehicle crash on a rural road in East Central Kansas late Saturday afternoon killed three people and sent four others to the hospital. According to the Morris County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 3:54 pm a crash was reported near P Ave. and Kelso Rd. Two vehicles were involved in what appears to be a head-on ...

2 years ago
Members of local service organization Altrusa International of Salina, KS recently hosted the Altrusa International District Eight conference in Salina, drawing more than 100 attendees from four states to Salina. As part of the four-day event, regional attendees donated more than 2,600 hygiene, household and food items to Salina Shares, to support its Laundry Love and ...

2 years ago
In today's digital age, reliable broadband access is essential for economic growth, education, healthcare, and overall quality of life. To address broadband deficiencies and enhance connectivity throughout the county, Saline County has contracted with Design Nine, Inc. of Blacksburg, VA, to conduct a comprehensive broadband study. Design Nine will examine existing broadband assets offered by local ...

2 years ago
Recent warming temperatures and wet weather patterns have created ideal conditions for mosquitoes, said Kansas State University entomologist Raymond Cloyd. “There are a lot of situations (near the home) where standing water is around,” he said. “We need to be aware of mosquitoes.” Cloyd suggests clearing out the breeding environments used by mosquitoes to help mitigate their ...

2 years ago
The Kansas Department for Children and Families is launching a new summer grocery benefit program. According to the agency, Summer EBT is a new program to help eligible families offset some of the costs of buying food for their school-aged children over summer break. Summer EBT, also known as SUN Bucks in other states, is a ...