KSAL-AM (Salina, KS)

KSAL (1150 AM), known as "NewsRadio 1150," is a radio station that features a format focused on news and talk shows. It is based in Salina, Kansas, and caters to the Salina-Manhattan region. The station is owned by Alpha Media LLC.

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#625312

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#138222

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PREP - AVCTL I Spring Week 8 recap

2 days ago | ksal.com | Christian D Orr

The 2025 regular season for the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League I has entered its final week and with few games or matches remaining on the schedule the AVCTL I baseball and softball regular season champions have been determined but the AVCTL I girls’ soccer champion, for 2025, is yet to be determined and will kick its way to a finale this Friday.
PREP - NCAA Spring Week 8 Recap

3 days ago | ksal.com | Christian D Orr

The 2025 Spring regular season is complete in the North Central Activities Association baseball and softball seasons. The postseason will begin next week. Southeast of Saline High School won the 2025 NCAA baseball and softball titles. The Lady Trojan softball team won the NCAA title with a 20-4, 11-1 record while Minneapolis finished in second place with an 18-4, 10-2 record. Sacred Heart finished in fifth place with a 5-13, 3-7 record.
“Click It or Ticket” Effort to Begin

4 days ago | ksal.com | Todd Pittenger

Law enforcement agencies around the state are preparing to mobilize in the days leading up to Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is one of the busiest travel holidays in the nation, and the Saline County Sheriff’s Office is urging all drivers and passengers on our roads to buckle up. During the “Click It or Ticket” effort drivers will be met with extra enforcement by the agency. Deputies will be on the lookout unrestrained drivers, passengers, and children traveling our roads.
Scam Alert: Toll Scam Warning Renewed

4 days ago | ksal.com | Todd Pittenger

The Kansas Department of Transportation is again warning the public about a scam involving fraudulent text messages – known as smishing – which falsely claim to be from the agency and demand payment for unpaid tolls. KDOT does not collect tolls for any roadway, and does not request or collect payment via text message. These messages are not legitimate. Do not click or open links. Clicking links may expose your personal and financial information to scammers.
Salina Woman Hurt in Crash

4 days ago | ksal.com | Todd Pittenger

A Salina woman was hurt in a single vehicle crash in Ottawa County Monday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 54-year-old Patricia Gillham of Salina was driving a Chrysler Town and Country van on a rural road in Ottawa County. She experienced a possible medical episode and entered a ditch. While in the ditch, the van struck a fence and power pole. Gillham was transported by EMS to the hospital in Salina to be treated for suspected minor injuries.
John Edward Helm

4 days ago | ksal.com | Todd Pittenger

It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of John Edward Helm, 72, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. He was born March 24, 1953 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to Jack McEuen Helm and Mabel Lucille (Houser) Helm. During his life he held many roles, the first of them being son, brother, sailor and father. He was proud to have served in the Navy during the Vietnam Conflict.
Man Who Shot Officer Wins Restitution Appeal

4 days ago | ksal.com | Todd Pittenger

The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that a man who shot a Salina Police Officer in the foot during a pursuit back in 2020 does not have to pay the officer’s medical bills as previously ordered, and is sending the case back to a lower court with specific instructions and guidance on how to proceed further. In ruling issued on Friday, the high court deemed that Adam Humphrey is not responsible for over $40,000 in restitution for the officer’s medical bills.
Police Memorial Service This Week

4 days ago | ksal.com | Todd Pittenger

The public is invited to attend a Law Enforcement Memorial Day ceremony in Salina this Thursday morning. The United States Congress and President of the United States have designated the week of May 11th – May 17th as National Police week. The City of Salina will honor the valor, service, and sacrifice of its peace officers and those of other agencies locally and nationwide.
Sand Volleyball Project Approved

4 days ago | ksal.com | Todd Pittenger

Salina City Commissioners Monday afternoon fulfilled a previous commitment, and awarded a bid for the construction of Sand Volleyball Courts at Jerry Ivey Park. Previously, the Salina Parks and Recreation Master Plan made a priority of addressing tennis courts in the park system, doing so successfully through partnerships with the Salina Tennis Alliance and USD 305.
Lineup Set For 40th Festival Jam

4 days ago | ksal.com | Todd Pittenger

The lineup is set for the 40th Festival Jam. According to SM Hanson Music, 1985 was the 1st year for the Festival Jam. The event, officially known as the SM Hanson Music Festival Jam, was created by Steve and Rick Hanson as an opportunity for local and regional bands to play to a large audience, A crowd of 2,000 people has turned into over 13,000 for the single Thursday night event. The first year there were 24 bands which performed on the old gazebo, which is now located in Jerry Ivey Park.