5 years ago
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly today sent members of the State Finance Council a letter illustrating the importance of renewing the current State of Disaster Emergency Declaration beyond September 15, and what is at stake for Kansas if they fail to act.   Read the letter from Governor Laura Kelly:   "Members of the State Finance Council,   As you are aware, ...

5 years ago
The 2020 Kansas State Fair may be canceled, but fans of the fair will still have an opportunity to purchase some of their favorite Kansas-grown products with the same State Fair-time deals. According to state fair officials, "From the Land of Kansas" is launching its new Purple Ribbon Marketplace, offering a virtual, state-fair experience to shop ...

5 years ago
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a couple of thieves who were caught on camera. The crime is this week's Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to Salina Police, on August 30th two males stole $153.00 worth of merchandise from the Salina Walmart. The duo left the store parking lot in ...

5 years ago
Salina Area Technical College is hosting its 11th Annual Vehicle Extravaganza on Saturday. The free event to the community also features music, food and a fun family atmosphere. Due to COIVD, a few things have changed this year. This year will be fully outside, they will not be having any inside spots for vehicles. Food vendors and ...

5 years ago
Salina group "Let’s Restore Humanity" will host a necessities drive on Saturday. According to the group they will be distributing necessities, personal hygiene products, winter clothes, and school supplies to the public. Drive and walk-thru items will be bagged and distributed by volunteers. Information about a local felony expungement program will be provided, and a voting registration ...

5 years ago
Flags will be flying at half-staff throughout Kansas today. According to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's Office, in accordance with Executive Order 20-30, in recognition of Patriot Day, September 11, 2020, and in accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff ...

5 years ago
A pedestrian was hurt when he was struck by a pickup truck in crash in the McPherson County community of Galva. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Ford F250 pickup truck was headed west U.S 56 Highway. A semi was pulling out of a driveway to go east on the highway. The pickup struck the ...

5 years ago
The Love Chloe Foundation is inviting everyone to enjoy an evening of delicious food and support for families touched by childhood cancer. Love Chloe founder, Heidi Feyerherm-Smith joined in on the KSAL Morning News with an invitation to the organization's Gold Ribbon Golf Tournament and Virtual Gala in late September. Feyerherm-Smith told listeners that only a ...

5 years ago
A pair of incidents that damaged property on the campus of Kansas Wesleyan University are being investigated. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the two incidents occurred on the campus of Kansas Wesleyan, 100 E. Claflin, with the first on Sept. 4 and the second on Wednesday. Forrester says that the first incident involves ...

5 years ago
A Larned Correctional Facility resident who died Monday, September 7 had tested positive for COVID-19. This is the fifth resident death related to COVID-19. Junior Lee Chrismon, 68, tested positive for the virus on August 15 and was transferred to the hospital the same day. Chrismon had underlying medical concerns that contributed to his condition. The ...

5 years ago
OCCK Transportation was awarded an Innovation of the Year Award from the Kansas Public Transit Association at the 2020 Annual Meeting held virtually in August. According to the organization, Innovation of the Year Awards were given to OCCK Transportation, Topeka Metro, Dodge City Transportation and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority for their use of free ...