3 years ago
Governor Laura Kelly is giving her thumbs down to a Republican-drawn congressional map. Officials in Topeka say the proposal would have split Wyandotte County, diluting minority voting strength in the highly populated Kansas City area. State GOP leaders say they will try to override to governor's veto, asserting that the map is "politically fair" and would "serve ...

3 years ago
A reception for "We are the Culture,” an exhibit curated by Salina hip-hop artist, poet and educator Cash Hollistah, at The Gallery on the campus of Kansas Wesleyan will be held Friday afternoon. The exhibit features mixed media works by 10 African American artists from Central Kansas. Paintings, photography, hair and culinary arts are a few ...

3 years ago
Dominik Williams always had a creative side growing up in Salina. Painting and drawing in high school provided an outlet to express himself - but a photography class at Johnson County Community College captured his heart. "I loved it instantly, Williams said. "I knew this is what I was born to do, and I haven't really ...

3 years ago
An Ellsworth man is recovering after a one-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that around 1:57 p.m., a blue 2007 Jeep Liberty lost control in the 9000 block of K-140. The Jeep went into the ditch and rolled once, coming to rest back on its wheels. The driver, a 41-year-old Ellsworth ...

3 years ago
A Salina man is in custody after he allegedly forced his way into a home Wednesday evening. Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that at 5:40 p.m., officers were sent to a residence in the 2500 block of Highland Ave. on reference of a burglary in progress. Two victims reported they were in the basement ...

3 years ago
There have been 4 new COVID deaths and 157 new COVID cases in Saline County since Monday According to the Saline County Health Department, there are currently 2,300 active cases in the community. Salina Regional Health Center reports that 22 patients require hospitalization related to COVID-19. There have been 201 COVID related deaths overall. An additional 128 people were ...

3 years ago
The largest energy provider in the state is warning about scam attempts in which imposters are offering to provide free advice and technology. According to Evergy, they have received customer reports of individuals placing phone calls to customers and calling themselves “Clean Energy” or “Clean Energy Utility.” They claim to work with Evergy and are erroneously ...

3 years ago
Comedian, entertainer, show host, and automobile enthusiast Jay Leno is coming to Salina. Leno will have a full day of activities in Salina on Friday, April 8th. He will get a private tour and host a private event at The Garage automobile museum. He will then head of to the Tony's Pizza Events Center to be ...

3 years ago
Love that morning cup of coffee? What are some of the challenges facing independent roasters in America to keep your cup filled? Samual Finch is the master roaster and bean buyer at Blacksmith Coffee Shop & Roastery in Lindsborg and Salina and tells KSAL News that before you take your first sip - roasters have contracted ...

3 years ago
A Salina man is in custody after running from authorities who tased him. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 39-year-old Joshua Hayes was being served a warrant on Monday evening around 8pm at his residence in the 1000 block of E. Iron when he tried to jump over a fence and run away. Deputies ...

3 years ago
A winter storm with widespread snow will continue to impact the area today thru early on Thursday. Overnight many areas received an inch or two of snow. Several more inches are anticipated as the day progresses. In the Salina area, 3 to 5 inches of snow is anticipated. Some locally higher amounts may occur. Be prepared for hazardous ...