1 week ago
Tips are bring sought in a case involving thefts from a Salina  home improvement store.  The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to Salina Police, on Tuesday, February 25th, a male entered the Menard’s store at 805 Virginia Court at about 9:00 AM. He picked up numerous items to include ...

2 weeks ago
A federal judge rejected a former Kansas foster care leader’s request to leave the country, even though a Chicago faith leader vouched for him. Robert “Father Bobby” Smith, who led Salina-based  Saint Francis Ministries from 2014 to 2020, faces federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, 15 counts of wire fraud, and one count of money ...

2 weeks ago
A woman from the Barton County community of Ellinwood has been charged with first degree murder in connection with the death of a four-month-old baby. According to the Kansas Attorney General's Office, Christy M. Nemnich is charged with one count of first-degree murder, two counts of child abuse, and one count of operating an unlicensed day ...

2 weeks ago
Salina Arts & Humanities 49th Smoky Hill River Festival is less than 50 days away.  The organization on Thursday unveiled highlights of this year's epic arts party, which is June 12th-15th in Oakdale Park. The popular Festival Medallion Quest will kick off at 4 pm on Wednesday, May 21st, on the front steps of the Smoky ...

2 weeks ago
The Southeast of Saline school district, is advocating to dedicate a memorial for the late and beloved coach who impacted the lives of many. SE of Saline USD 306 are seeking donations and support from the community to honor Kevin Noonan, who passed away on January, 5th 2024. One of the leading advocates and teacher of ...

2 weeks ago
Built to be an outpost of protection for pioneers and traders - Fort Harker (aka Fort Ellsworth) housed around 1,000 soldiers at its height in the late 1860s. Greg Heller, Historian and Interpretive Guide at the Fort Harker Guardhouse Museum joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at the upcoming celebration Kanapolis. Heller ...

2 weeks ago
Staffing issues will impact some area lakes this summer by forcing some closures. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, they are planning to temporarily close or reduce services at recreation areas across multiple states including Kansas beginning May 15th.  The agency says it is "currently managing seasonal staffing and resource limitations that affect its ...

2 weeks ago
Salina's Kenwood Cove water park is changing the minimum age of unsupervised entry for the upcoming summer season. According to Salina Parks and Recreation, starting with the 2025 season, Kenwood Cove Aquatic Park will raise the minimum age for unsupervised entry from 8 to 10 years old. This change prioritizes safety, aligns with waterpark industry standards, ...

2 weeks ago
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It’s an opportunity for folks to safely dispose of their prescription drugs that are no longer needed.  The Saline County Sheriff’s Office  is among agencies across the country that are participating. Law enforcement will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs for safe disposal. For ...

2 weeks ago
The premiere of a documentary feature film will highlight a weekend of events planned to celebrate the development of a perennial grain with the potential to change the way we farm. Such a grain — Kernza — and the man who guided its development — Kansas Wesleyan University grad Dr. Wes Jackson  — will be ...

2 weeks ago
Community race directors have come together to create a first-time ever Salina running series. With the Love, Chloe Family Fun Run occurring this weekend, race directors in Salina have assembled to launch "Run Salina Series." According to Co-Founder and Race Director for Salina Crossroads Marathon Daniel Craig, "Run Salina Series" is a collaborative effort of local ...