6 years ago
Government officials are trying to squelch multiple rumors which have been circulating. The purpose of a FEMA page (https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus-rumor-control) is to help the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. FEMA says rumors can easily circulate within communities during a crisis. You can stay informed with an updated myth vs. ...

6 years ago
Beware of scammers trying to take advantage of circumstances surrounding the  global pandemic. U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister of the District of Kansas is urging the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) hotline (1-866-720-5721) or to the NCDF e-mail address [email protected]. In coordination with ...

6 years ago
Salina City Parks are still open, but those using them are advised to do so with caution. According to the city, although parks remain open for outdoor activities and exercise, users are advised to avoid contact with common surfaces, playground equipment, and benches. Plastic is used extensively within City of Salina playgrounds and COVID-19 can live up ...

6 years ago
The Stiefel Theatre in Salina has postponed multiple shows, and has already rescheduled many of them. Here is an update on dates of shows: Salina Symphony Rodgers and Hammerstein - May 31 Collective Soul - June 5 Red White & Brews - June 27 (more information coming soon) Diamond Rio - August 7 Michael Franti & ...

6 years ago
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly was joined today by David Toland, Secretary of Commerce; Delía García, Secretary of Labor; David Herndon, State Bank Commissioner; and others to discuss what the Kelly Administration is doing to help mitigate the potential impact of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, on the Kansas economy. U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Loans The Governor ...

6 years ago
At the direction of Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, all Department for Children and Families service centers will close to the public, until further notice, beginning Monday, March 23. While the public won’t be able to access buildings, the agency’s core services will continue. “Our mission is to protect children and strengthen families,” DCF Secretary Laura Howard ...

6 years ago
A Salina woman was arrested after authorities found her driving a stolen car. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 33-year-old Justine Buster was handcuffed Thursday afternoon about 30-minutes after allegedly stealing a 1999 Toyota Camry from a man's driveway in the 400 block of S. 9th. Police say the owner of the car had purchased ...

6 years ago
A single car crash sends a teenage driver and two companions to the hospital. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that on Thursday evening, 17-year-old Kylah Pittenger was driving eastbound on Country Club Road and missed a turn onto Woodward Road, skidding into the ditch before striking an AT&T utility box. Deputies say Pittenger and ...

6 years ago
Salina Police are asking for the public's help in catching a suspected thief who was caught an camera. The crime is this week's Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police received a report of unlawful use of a financial card. The victim reported that she participated in the Pub Crawl on March 14th and misplaced ...

6 years ago
The Salina City Commission is planning to meet in a unique way on Monday and has some big issues to consider. According to the city, beginning Monday City Commission meetings will take place via telephone conference until further notice. Meetings can be viewed on Salina Media Connection via Cox Cable Channel 20 or online at www.salinatv.org To ...

6 years ago
The Greater Salina Community Foundation hosted Salina’s 9th annual Match Madness giving day on Thursday.It was a "virtual day of giving". In 24 hours $233,010.37 was raised for 74 area nonprofit organizations through donations. A total of 1,387 unique gifts were made by donors. Th money pledged will be matched from $150,000 in matching available funds. Match madness ...