5 years ago
Some counties are reporting calls of someone pretending to be from the Election Office trying to register you to vote over the phone. Voters must do this online at www.voteks.org or in person at their local Election Office. Do not give your personal information out over the phone. Also, during election times candidates or political action committees ...

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A Salina man is accused of leaving the scene of an accident that injured a motorcycle driver on Wednesday night. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that law enforcement have cited 40-year-old Casey Hartman, Salina, for allegedly leaving after crashing his vehicle in to a motorcycle at 8:50 p.m. Wednesday. Hartman's 2002 Nissan Xterra was ...

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Salina schools resume classes soon and the enforcement of the reduced speed school zones in Salina will resume as well. Salina schools resume classes on Monday August 31st, and officials say enforcement of the reduced speed school zones in Salina will resume on the same date. Drivers are encouraged to be additionally aware of children, school ...

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Saline County Commissioners have approved a resolution on ballot language to place a question on the November 3rd General Election ballot to impose a ½ cent sales tax for the purpose of constructing, furnishing, and equipping a new Jail and Sheriff’s Office. Four Town Halls were held where key stakeholders and citizens considered four options. After ...

5 years ago
There have been 2 more COVID-19 related deaths in Saline County and 7 new cases. According to the Saline County Health Department there have been 423 total cases  with 72 of them currently active. There have been 342 people who have recovered and now 9 people who have died. Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have 2 hospitalized ...

5 years ago
The Kansas Department for Children and Families announced today that EBT Online has been fully implemented, and Kansas food assistance recipients now have the option of purchasing groceries online using a Kansas Benefits Card, also known as an EBT card, at Amazon and Walmart. “As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, this new online purchasing program offers a ...

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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly today encouraged Kansas businesses to participate in the application process for more than $130 million in grants to support businesses affected by the pandemic and enable companies to expand broadband access in the state. The portal to apply opens at noon Wednesday, August 19. The application portal for the SPARK economic development ...

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A police pursuit ends with two arrests on Tuesday afternoon. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that an officer on patrol saw a 1998 Ford Taurus turn north on to N. Broadway Blvd. from N. 12th St. at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday. The vehicle had only one operational brake light. The officer went to make a ...

5 years ago
Salina law enforcement are investigating after a vehicle was hit by a gun shot while driving. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that vehicle was shot at by a person of interest at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, at the intersection of S. 9th St. and W. Beloit Ave. The 2010 Pontiac G6 is owned by Loretta ...

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Businesses and organizations in northwest Kansas can now apply for a spring 2021 or summer 2021 intern from Fort Hays State University through the FHSU/Dane G. Hansen Internship program. A grant from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation made 25 paid internships possible for next spring and summer. Applications from employers will be accepted through Sept. 18. Eligible ...

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There is cause for celebration at Kansas Wesleyan University. Despite COVID-19 and the current climate surrounding higher education, KWU’s enrollment is projected to be at its highest point in nearly a decade. The increase is the result of a university-wide effort, including significant change and growth in two of KWU’s flagship programs, Music and Nursing. The ...