4 years ago
The Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank is hoping a fun "Stocktoberfest" event will help them stock their shelves as they prepare for the busy upcoming holiday season.  The organization is planning a "Stocktoberfest" event this Thursday, October 14th, at the BEL Tree Farm. "Stocktoberfest" features a dinner catered by Hickory Hut, and drinks. There will be a ...

4 years ago
The local evidence is clear. Those who are vaccinated against COVID are less likely to contract the disease, and those who do are less likely to develop a severe case which requires hospitalization. Local statistics from Salina Regional Health Center and the Saline County Health Department indicate the following: Of new COVID cases in September 84.8 ...

4 years ago
There has been one new COVID death in Saline County since Wednesday and 46 new cases of the virus. According to the Saline County Health Department there are currently 438 active cases of the virus in the community. Salina Regional Health Center reports they have 10 patients in the hospital battling the virus. Overall, 151 people have now ...

4 years ago
The Salina Police Department is investigating a hit and run case from Friday morning. Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that around 12:30 a.m., a 2015 Dodge Dart struck a parked 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan in the 2000 block of Highland Avenue. The driver of the Dart fled the scene on foot. The Dart had major front-end ...

4 years ago
A 23-year-old Salina man has been arrested in connection to an alleged stolen SUV. Jacob Hewitt is facing possible charges of felony possession of stolen property, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and one count of theft. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that officers reported to apartment buildings at 715 N. ...

4 years ago
An event designed for those who like to sample beer is coming back to Salina. "Salina on Tap" is Saturday. The popular "Salina on Tap" event will be held at the Tony's Pizza Evens Center Saturday from 1- 4. The 21 and over "Salina on Tap" event will showcase over 120 craft beers from over 50 breweries ...

4 years ago
For the first time ever, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is offering a fully-online Hunter Education course for prospective hunters aged 16 and older. According to the agency, upon successful completion of the self-paced course, students will be issued a Kansas Hunter Education Certificate, allowing them to purchase hunting licenses and permits, and be ...

4 years ago
A concert scheduled for Friday night at the Stiefel Theater in Salina has been postponed. According to the venue, due to unforeseen circumstances the Josh Turner show which was scheduled for Friday, October 8th, will be moved to March 25th, 2022 at 8pm. All tickets will automatically transfer to the new date. The Stiefel apologizes for this inconvenience.  

4 years ago
Volunteers willing to put in a half-day of work are being recruited to help make Salina a better place to live. People of all ages are needed to roll up their sleeves and tackle a variety of community service projects during the annual Fall Fix-Up effort, which is scheduled for this coming Saturday, October 9th. Fall ...

4 years ago
The Kanvas Project is big and bold and now stretches above the Salina skyline. Travis Young, CEO of Vortex grew up in Salina, lived abroad and returned to his hometown with an artful vision of a massive mural painted on a grain elevator. Young said the timing finally came together on the heels of the Salina 2020 ...

4 years ago
Saline County Sheriff's canine team has scored a victory at a regional competition for patrol dogs. According to Sheriff Roger Soldan, Deputy Craig Norris and Maggie recently returned from Ankeny, Iowa with a first place trophy after Maggie outscored nine other teams - competing in four 'Patrol Dog' disciplines. Sheriff Soldan says the Heart of America Police ...