2 months ago
A Salina author will celebrate the release of her first book with an event on Monday. The community is invited to join Amy Cole in celebrating the release of her first book, "In Every Lifetime".  This novel kicks off a fictional romance series featuring the men and women of Titan Group. Former Marine Raiders, the men ...

2 months ago
The Georgetown Santas will return for their annual event on Georgetown Road in Salina this December.  This year’s event marks the 26th year of spreading Christmas cheer. The group tells KSAL News on December 21st - 23rd, 6:30pm - 9:00pm each night, the Santas and their elves will give out candy and freshly-popped popcorn to passersby. The ...

2 months ago
The Kansas State Fair is seeking a little input into who they should book as a grandstand act at the next state fair. According to the fair, everyone can help choose who should light up the stage at the 2025 Kansas State Fair. The list of artists to choose from includes: Ludacris Boys II Men Styx ...

2 months ago
Newly renovated rooms have re-opened for people to enjoy their stay at a Salina hotel. On Friday, staff from the Days Inn by Wyndham Salina South, celebrated their anticipated grand reopening of the hotel. Co-owner of Days Inn Prakash Patel tells KSAL News, his partner and co-owner Mukash Patel have been operating the hotel for 5 ...

2 months ago
The Salina Central High School Drama Department presents "Taming of the Shrew" this weekend. According to the school, showtimes are Friday, November 15th & Saturday, November 16th at 7:00pm and Sunday, November 17th at 2:30pm. Tickets are $7 adults and $5 students and are available for purchase one hour before each performance at the Central High ...

2 months ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is seeking tips in connection with a stolen Jeep.  and handgun. The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week. According to the agency, on November 13th deputies responded to the 4900 blk of E North St in Saline County for a burglary and vehicle theft. Sometime earlier ...

2 months ago
A Salina Police Officer will not face charges in connection with a fatal shooting, nor will a Kansas State Trooper. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, they have completed an investigation into the July 24 officer-involved shooting resulting in the death of Jesse Wray, of Salina.  KBI’s investigation included shooting reconstruction, forensic testing of evidence, interviews ...

2 months ago
Salina Police are reminding everyone to arrive alive at your Thanksgiving Day festivities - with your seat belt on. Beginning November 21st through November 30th 2024, the Salina Police Department will join many other law enforcement agencies across the state, including the Kansas Highway Patrol, in the Kansas *THANKGIVING SAFE ARRIVAL traffic enforcement campaign. Although all Kansas ...

2 months ago
Family and friends are remembering and honoring an area teen who lived a full life as he shared his personal  cancer battle with the world. The world is a little less after losing 15-year-old Hayden Ballou on Sunday. It was no secret to anyone who knew him that Hayden lived his life in a way we ...

2 months ago
Piggybacking on news that a $400,000 challenge has been met, Salina Area Technical College received a grant of $600,000 from the Patterson Family Foundation. According to the school,  the legacy of Neal and Jeanne Patterson is carried forward through the Foundation’s mission of “Working together to help rural communities thrive.” The Foundation’s philanthropic reach spans 119 counties ...

2 months ago
One of the biggest events of its kind in the Midwest, and what’s billed as the largest collector toy show in Kansas, is coming to Salina this Saturday. Kenwood Hall and the 4-H Building will be bursting at the seams with toys at the 12th Annual Salina Heart Land Toy Show. Organizers say vendors are coming ...