3 years ago
Flags will fly at half-staff Friday in honor of  fallen Kansas officers. According to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's office, she has directed flags statewide to be lowered to half-staff on Friday in conjunction with the Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at the Kansas Statehouse. The event will pay tribute to Kansas law enforcement officers who have ...

3 years ago
The deadline to apply for a scholarship that focuses on those who have disabilities has been extended. According to OCCK,   the deadline for applications for its More Than You Think Scholarship has been extended to June 15th, 2022. The More Than You Think Scholarship was established in 2021 as part of the 50th Anniversary celebration of OCCK, ...

3 years ago
An alumna from Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus played an integral role addressing the shortage of women in aviation from her time as a member of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Women in Aviation Advisory Board (WIAAB). Lindsey Dreiling, a 2007 graduate of K-State Salina, was appointed to the FAA’s board in 2018 and ...

3 years ago
A ran red light on Wednesday led to a multi-vehicle accident in Salina. Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that at 5:35 p.m., a 2005 Buick Rendezvous going west on Crawford allegedly ran a red light and hit a 2017 Nissan Versa headed north on Front Street. As a result, the Versa then struck a 2017 ...

3 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a theft of an air conditioning unit from Tuesday. Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that between 5 p.m. Tuesday and 6 a.m. Wednesday, a used air conditioning unit was stolen from Waddles Heating and Cooling, located at 346 N. Ninth Street. The unit was in the back of the building ...

3 years ago
A country music legend is coming to Salina. Dwight Yoakam is coming to the Stiefel Theatre. According to the venue, Dwight Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, and he is a 21-time nominated, multiple GRAMMY Award winner. He has 12 gold albums and 9 platinum or multi-platinum albums, with five of those albums ...

3 years ago
A driver in a fatal hit and run accident that happened in Salina in December of 2019 has been sentenced to five years in prison after reaching a plea agreement with the Saline County Attorney's Office. The case stems from an incident that happened back in late December of 2019. A pedestrian in a wheelchair was ...

3 years ago
A celebration of the new stage in Downtown Salina is set for this Friday. According to Salina Arts and Humanities, those who attend can celebrate the new downtown stage and get ready for the Smoky Hill River Festival at Santa Fe & Ash this First Friday, May 6th. Grab dinner downtown, stop by other First Friday ...

3 years ago
A Southeast of Saline student is the recipient of a unique, local scholarship. Meaghan Roths is the recipient of the 2021-2022 Cash Hollistah Scholarship. Roths, a senior at Southeast of Saline High School in Gypsum, is a visual artist, actress, and vocalist who participates on the Youth Leadership Council of the Catholic Youth Organization. She is ...

3 years ago
Twenty two new pieces of art will be unveiled in downtown as the 2022 SculptureTour Salina takes the wraps off this Saturday. Sylvia Rice, Director of Visit Salina with Salina Area Chamber of Commerce tells KSAL News that after a dozen years she is still looking forward to another exciting chapter. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/sylvia-1.mp3"][/audio]   Rice added the juried merit ...

3 years ago
A camper that was loaded and ready to go for a trip was stolen over the course of Monday night. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the 2015 Jayco Jay Sport pop-up camper was taken from the 500 block of S. 11th Street between 11 p.m. Monday and 6 a.m. Tuesday. The 65-year-old Salina ...