6 years ago
State health officials have issued helath warnings now for three Kansas lakes. Lakes under a warning for toxic blue-green algae include: Gathering Pond at Milford Reservoir, Geary County (upgraded from watch) Marion Reservoir, Marion County Marion Lake, Marion County (upgraded from watch) When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken: Lake water is ...

6 years ago
The Phase Out stage of reopening in Saline County is underway. Saline County Health Officer Jason Tiller issued the order, which went into effect at 12:01 AM Friday. Guidance under the  Phase Out order include: Guidance For Mass Gatherings No restrictions on mass gatherings. It is strongly recommended that mass gatherings of all sizes follow social distancing ...

6 years ago
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is adding new states to the travel quarantine list and removing others. State officials say Alabama, Arkansas and Arizona have been added to the list while Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island have been removed. Kansas officials are also urging people to quarantine for 14 days ...

6 years ago
A Salina man is allegedly found with 25 grams of methamphetamine and a firearm in an early Thursday morning traffic stop. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that an officer on patrol observed a maroon Dodge Durango with an improper license plate driving on S. 9th St. The officer pulled the vehicle over in ...

6 years ago
A bus route connecting Salina and Abilene will begin next week. OCCK Transportation will offer a new regional route from Abilene to Salina and back, each Thursday, starting June 25.  The route is part of the newly established KanConnect program of OCCK, a plan to connect regions of rural Kansas through public transportation options. Reservations are required ...

6 years ago
As Saline County  is preparing to transition to the Phase Out portion of its reopening plan, authorities are reporting the 38th confirmed COVID-19 case. According to the Saline County Health Department, the latest case is a  male in his 30ss associated with a prior positive case, who is isolating at home. The Health Department is now actively ...

6 years ago
City of Salina Salina public facilities are back open. According to the city, picnic shelters, neighborhood centers, splash pads, basketball courts and park bathrooms are now available for use. Picnic tables are being returned to shelters as time allows. Facilities and parks affected include: Bill Burke Park Carver Center Centennial Park Country Club Park East Crawford Recreation ...

6 years ago
Miranda Bachman's mission is to keep people moving - with their feet and their minds to reach a new understanding about how we all fit together. The mother of four who lives in Salina organized a peaceful march a couple of weeks ago after George Floyd, a black man died in the custody of four white ...

6 years ago
A two car crash in south Salina send a man to the hospital. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that accident happened at the intersection of S. 9th St. and Magnolia Rd. at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday. A 2003 Chevy Silverado pickup truck was traveling north on 9th and was attempting to turn left on to ...

6 years ago
An illegally parked pickup truck is a contributing factor between a two-car crash involving a Salina Police Department vehicle and a Salina Fire Department vehicle that was responding to an emergency. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the crash occurred at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of E. Ash St. and N. ...

6 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office responds to a vehicle fire and has an update on a stolen boat from over the weekend. Saline County Sheriff's deputies and Rural Fire District No. 5 respond to a vehicle fire in the 400 block of S. Gypsum Valley Rd. at 2:35 p.m. on Tuesday. The 2001 Lexus was driven ...