2 years ago
A man was transported to a hospital after a fuel truck he was driving burst into flames when it was hit by a train. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 23-year-old Anthony Joseph Moshier of Hoisington was driving a 2022 Peterbilt fuel hauling straight truck headed north on 181st Street in Russell County. After stopping at a ...

2 years ago
The free Smoky Hill Museum Holiday Open House is coming early this year. According to the museum, the open house event is the same day as the Salina Downtown Holiday Festival - Saturday, November 19th, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Visit the Museum for holiday refreshments, a visit and photo with Pioneer Prairie Santa, fun, music and ...

2 years ago
Abilene businesses are celebrating Pink Friday on November 18. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau,  the holiday geared at supporting small and boutique businesses, encourages shoppers to Shop Small First – before black Friday and before shopping the big chains. This is the second year for the community to celebrate the holiday, and business owners ...

2 years ago
The Christmas Festival and Parade of Lights is hands-down one of Salinas biggest traditions. Organizers say it’s a day full of hearty laughter, jolly faces, candy cane smiles and warm hearts. This year will mark 31 years of the event. The 2022  event is scheduled for Saturday. It will again include a full day of events ...

2 years ago
Hundreds of bikers with big hearts will be on a mission roaring across Salina this weekend, delivering toys. For the 36th year in a row the Salina Toy Run will provide hundreds of toys to needy children. Toys collected during the Salina event will be donated to Ashby House and Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas. Though ...

2 years ago
An incident involving a machete-wielding man at a Salina apartment complex ended with an arrest, According to Salina Police, officers were called to to the Chapel Ridge Apartments after a man threatened multiple people with a machete. Salina Police Lieutenant James Feldman tells KSAL News that on Wednesday at 3:00 A.M officers were dispatched to the apartment ...

2 years ago
It's a sign of the season. Bell ringers and red kettles. The Salina Salvation Army Kettle Campaign is underway. The agency tells KSAL News the campaign began last week on Thursday. Kettles and bell ringers began at limited locations around Salina. The Kettle Campaign will launch fully on "Black Friday", Friday November 25th. Red kettles and bell ringers ...

2 years ago
Based on its popularity, Salina area public transportation is continuing its Winter Pass to the successful CityGo “Get On & Go” program for Salina area youth ages 7-18. According to OCCK Transportation, youth ages 7-18 will be able to purchase a Get On & Go Winter Youth Bus Pass for $10.  The pass will be good ...

2 years ago
One of the biggest events of its kind in the Midwest, and what's billed as the largest 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 10th Annual Salina Heart Land Toy Show. Organizers say vendors are coming from ...

2 years ago
A Salina church will be giving away free groceries this weekend. The Ark Church Salina is planning its 5th Annual Ark Church Grocery Giveaway this Saturday morning. The church tells KSAL News the grocery giveaway is a drive-through event where people from Salina and surrounding communities receive free groceries. They do not ask for any personal information ...

2 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is alerting the public to a scam that begins with a phone call. According to Sheriff Roger Soldan, the scammer identifies themselves as a deputy with Salina County and then convinces the victim that a family member needs bond money to get out of jail. Sheriff Soldan is reminding citizens that the ...