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County Seeking Input on Budget

2 days ago | ksal.com | Jeff Garretson

As Saline County Commissioners continue to work on the 2026 budget, they are also seeking input from the public about concerns and money saving ideas from around the county. Saline County Commissioner Monte Shadwick joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at a range of topics including a call for engagement before the new budget is finalized.
Historian on WW II Home Front at Museum Thursday

3 days ago | ksal.com | Jeff Garretson

Total war. In 1941 when America was faced with the threat of enemies on both shores, the “Greatest Generation” gave their all to save the nation. As soldiers, sailors and airmen left home to fight the battles of World War II, normal life on the home front was interrupted.
Give The Band A Hand

4 days ago | ksal.com | Jeff Garretson

If you love the music and energy at the Smoky Hill River Festival, you can play a part in making sure the beat goes on. Anna Pauscher Morawitz, Operations and Development Manager for Salina Arts and Humanities says volunteers are still needed to keep the festival groovy.
Eyes of World on Ike, Abilene

1 week ago | ksal.com | Jeff Garretson

Next week, the free world will once again turn its eyes to Abilene, Kansas and the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home of Ike. A string of events are scheduled to commemorate the Allied invasion at Normandy that ultimately led to victory over Nazi Germany 81-years ago.
High-Tech Tool Lost

1 week ago | ksal.com | Jeff Garretson

A Wichita surveyed is hoping someone will find a high tech tool he lost in Salina and return it. According to Police Captain Jim Feldman, the 31-year-old told officers he was surveying in the area of Mulberry and Walnut between South 7th and South 8th Streets on Tuesday afternoon around 1pm. While carrying a number of tools he realized he dropped a Trimble TSCT Data Collector. The man retraced his route but could not find the tool. The data collector is valued at $10,000
New Chapter at Kanopolis Drive-In

2 weeks ago | ksal.com | Jeff Garretson

It’s a pretty small club in the Sunflower State — those who own and operate Drive-In movie theaters in Kansas.
KHP Ever Vigilant Across Kansas

2 weeks ago | ksal.com | Jeff Garretson

Keeping a watchful eye on over the 10,000 miles of the state highway system is the mission of the Kansas Highway Patrol. KHP Trooper Ben Gardner joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra on Wednesday with a look at the passion the agency has for keeping motorists safe – and helping those in need in times of crisis.
River Project Update Tonight

3 weeks ago | ksal.com | Jeff Garretson

Seven bridges in Salina will be redesigned and rebuilt before the Smoky Hill River flows through town again. Interim City Manager Jacob Wood joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra Tuesday with a look at a range of issues, including the project to bring the river back to life.
Volunteers Needed to “Stamp Out Hunger”

4 weeks ago | ksal.com | Jeff Garretson

It was a party of sorts at the Salina Post Office on Friday – Meridian Media’s Hannah Holt was on hand to pass out donuts, hotdogs and the blue bags designed to hold food donations. It’s a heavy lift coming up this Saturday for area letter carriers – and they’re happy to do it as they plan to collect over 20,000 pounds of non-perishable food items.
County Taking Bids to Bulldoze Old Jail

1 month ago | ksal.com | Jeff Garretson

The request for demolition contractors is now in motion as Saline County officials prepare to look over a number of bids to raze the old jail. Saline County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at a number of topics including the destruction of the former Saline County Jail. Smith-Hanes says the price tag to bulldoze the facility is estimated at around $1.2 million dollars.