5 years ago
Free rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites in Salina will soon be available. According to OCCK Transportation, they are hoping to help increase access to the COVID-19 vaccination by offering free rides to vaccination sites by the general public starting February 1st. A free one-day pass to CityGo or 81 Connection will be offered to each passenger that ...

5 years ago
The annual Fort Riley Economic Impact Summary, presenting the economic impact of Fort Riley on the Central Flint Hills Region and state of Kansas, is now available. According to the Army, this year the Summary showed that Fort Riley remains the largest regional employer and remains among the top employers for the state of Kansas. The ...

5 years ago
A  quick moving, powerful winter storm is expected to impact much of central and northern Kansas late Sunday night through Monday. According to the National Weather Service, a mix of ice and snow will begin, probably  after midnight. Northern Kansas is under a Winter Storm Warning, Central Kansas a Winter Storm Watch, and Southern Kansas a ...

5 years ago
On February 12, Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland kicks off the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie season, during a challenging time when many Girl Scouts are selling in creative, socially distant, and contact-free ways to keep themselves and their customers safe. Even in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, girls are adapting their sales methods to share ...

5 years ago
Salina’s free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program announces its new location and program changes from prior years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sponsored by Salina Area United Way, the VITA program has implemented processes designed to protect the health and safety of trained volunteers and clients. The new VITA location is the Salina Area United Way ...

5 years ago
The 2021 Agricultural Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) Week will be celebrated February 28-March 6.  The theme for the week will be “Driving Safety Home” and will highlight a different safety focus each day of the week that affect rural farms, families and communities. Monday – Farmer Roadway Safety Tuesday – Caretaker Support Wednesday – General Farmer Wellness ...

5 years ago
There are 70 new COVID-19 cases in Saline County, and no new deaths. According to the Saline County Health Department, the total number of positive cases has risen to 5,322, with 1,855 cases currently active. At least 3,381 people have recovered, and 86 people have died. Salina Regional Health Center reports they currently have 19 hospitalized COVID-19 ...

5 years ago
Police are asking the public's help in identifying a suspected shoplifter who was caught on camera. The crime is this week's Salina Crimestoppers crime of the week. According to the Salina Police Department, on January 7th at 08:20 pm a person entered Menard’s in Salina and shoplifted several items of household goods. The suspect then left ...

5 years ago
Rolling Hills Zoo is welcoming a new member to its animal family. According to the zoo, Sherman, a new snow leopard, has moved who moved from Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, New York. After completing his 30 day quarantine, Sherman (also known as Silver) has been moved to the Zoo’s snow leopard exhibit where guests may ...

5 years ago
The 2020 People's Choice Award winner is a sculpture by a Salina man who loved motorcycles and working with his hands. Artist, Sunny Corbett of Salina passed away shortly after he completed the shiny rider aboard the scrap metal chopper. His boss at Pestinger Heating & Air suggested he enter the piece into the Salina Downtown ...

5 years ago
Salina Area Technical College is expanding opportunites for a wide range of students to continune their education, or to get their start. Beginning in March, Salina Tech will kick off two online courses that condense a 16-week class down to just 8-weeks. Stanton Gartin, Vice President of Instruction tells KSAL News that high school students or ...