2 years ago
A new pastor will soon begin work at Bethany College in Lindsborg. According to the school, Pastor Melissa Woeppel ‘15, will join the Bethany family in January. “The work of a campus pastor is immensely important to the life of the Bethany College community. A full-time campus pastor will allow us to connect our past and our ...

2 years ago
A group of Kansas Highway Patrol recruits had their badges pinned on Wednesday afternoon in Salina and officially became Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers. The five new officers were part of KHP Recruit Class #64, the latest graduates from the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy in Salina. The highlight of the day was the officers taking their ...

2 years ago
During the months of September and October 2022, fifty-nine VIP children from the area had an opportunity to enjoy a Dream Night experience exclusively devoted to them at Rolling Hills Zoo. Dream Night at the Zoo is a unique event for children with terminal or chronic illnesses or disabilities from Saline County and surrounding communities.  In ...

2 years ago
A Salina man is in custody after he allegedly flashed a taser at a police officer and a security guard. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 37-year-old Sean Talbot was arrested Tuesday morning after a couple of bizarre incidents. Police say around 6:30am Talbot drove past SPD headquarters and brandished a taser phone case while it ...

2 years ago
Results are back from a survey conducted by Salina Public Schools this past October. The statistically reliable sample size included 300 randomly selected adults who were head of household and balanced by geographic location. According to the district, participants had the opportunity to provide feedback about district services, identify district strengths and areas for improvement, share ...

2 years ago
A new exhibit at the Smoky Hill Museum, Fire: Embers of Discovery, truly blazes a trail toward discovery. According to the museum, in this exhibit, you will encounter major fires in our Nation’s history as well as stories from Salina’s past.  These fires helped shape our understanding of fire and what it takes to keep us safe ...

2 years ago
One of the largest employers in Salina will soon be under new leadership. Great Plains Manufacturing Tuesday announced that David Disberger will succeed Linda Salem in her role as President and CEO of the company following her semi-retirement on January 1st. A 36- year veteran of the industrial sector, Disberger steps into this role from his ...

2 years ago
A community conversation about hunger and homelessness in Salina will take place on Wednesday at the Grace Community Resource Center located in downtown. Salina City Manager Mike Schrage joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra to outline the public forum and how Salina Grace is playing a role in communicating with people who are in ...

2 years ago
Officials are reviewing surveillance video footage after an electronic Drive-Thru menu was damaged overnight. The 701 S. Broadway location of McDonald's reports the incident happened sometime between 11:00 PM on the 11th, and 6:00 AM on the 12th. It appears a rock or other hard object came into contact with the screen causing damage. Captain Paul ...

2 years ago
An 80-year-old Salina resident and his wife returned home to find a hole in their front window. Captain Paul Forester of the Salina Police Department tells KSAL News Mr. and Mrs. James Jolly were out of town the 10th through the 12th. When they returned to their home in the 700 block of Victoria Heights they ...

2 years ago
One of the top officials in the Kansas Department of Transportation is stepping down. The agency announced yesterday that Deputy Secretary and state transportation engineer Burt Morey is retiring on December 23rd. Morey previously worked as a KDOT metro engineer in Johnson County and as the city engineer in Overland Park.