Salina, KS

Distance runners from across America are heading to the Crossroads this Saturday to compete and celebrate a race that could punch your ticket to Boston. The Salina Crossroads Marathon returns for its fifth year on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Salina. Organizers say thousands of […]

Police are seeking tips in connection with a theft on Halloween. The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on Saturday, October 31, at about 6:00 AM a male suspect entered a fenced yard of a business in the 2400 block of N. 9th Street. While on the property […]

Salina City Commissioners Monday at their regularly scheduled semi-monthly meeting among other things will consider a bid to paint the North Ohio Overpass, and in executive session will discuss the lawsuit involving the Cozy Inn. Commissioners will consider awarding a bid to paint the North Ohio Overpass in the amount of $950,000.16 with a $47,500.01 […]

The Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League 1 was guaranteed to have at least two of its seven football teams advance out of the first round of playoffs this past Friday, the AVCTL 1 was also ensured they would be without at least two team as AVCTL 1 rivals Salina South and Maize South, and Maize […]

As the holiday season approaches the Salina Salvation Army is preparing for its busiest time of year.  Captain Luke Hursh joined the KSAL Morning News Extra on Thursday.  Hursh says his organization is gearing up for multiple major holiday initiatives aimed at supporting local families in need. This year’s Kettle Campaign fundraising goal is set […]

The VFW Auxiliary is planning  a Buddy Poppy Drive, scheduled to take place this Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. According to the organization, volunteers and supporters will be stationed across all Salina Dillons locations during the two-hour event to distribute the iconic remembrance flowers and collect donations. The Buddy Poppy holds deep significance as […]

Founders, community leaders, supporters, and the Salina Area of Commerce Blue Coats gathered Thursday to celebrate a major milestone for ReUseIt Salina, operating under the parent nonprofit Zero Waste Initiative Inc., with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Co-owners Phil Black and Gary Norris addressed the crowd to reflect on the journey from conceptualization to a fully […]

A documentary film about Marymount College, which opened in 1922 and closed in June 1989, is set to premiere. Salina Media Connection’s premiere of “Legacy on the Hill: The Marymount College Story” will be shown Thursday, November 12, at 9:00 p.m. at the Salina Art Center Cinema Theatre. A 7:00 showing is sold out. According […]

The Heart of America Conference has four football teams remaining alive as the 2026 season heads into the 2nd week of the playoffs, and one of those teams is the Ell-Saline Cardinals. Ell-Saline won its opening round playoff game on Thursday, when the Cardinals defeated Decatur Community 40-20 and will play at Wichita County this […]

Bethany College inaugurated its sixteenth President in October. Laura Crawley, Ph.D. announced a series of initiatives that reflect a shared vision for Bethany’s future, one rooted in student success, innovation, access, community partnership and transformative learning experiences. Crawley’s inauguration marks an important moment in the life of Bethany College and comes as the institution continues […]