6 years ago
Governor Kelly Tuesday announced the closure of Kansas Schools as we know them. When USD 305 reopens, instruction won’t look the same. District staff will use guidelines provided by a statewide committee of Kansas teachers to develop a new learning model for Salina students. This means: Students who attend Salina Public Schools will not ...

6 years ago
The Salina Family YMCA made the decision to temporarily close its doors at 3 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. In an email to members, Angie Lassley, President/CEO, Salina Family YMCA, says that the facility will be temporarily closed and is evaluating the facility closure status regularly. The closure is due to the COVID-19 outbreak and is in coordination ...

6 years ago
The Catholic Diocese of Salina is telling its followers to stay away during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bishop Gerald Vincke sent out a letter Tuesday afternoon to clergy saying that all public celebrations of the Holy Mass in the Diocese of Salina are canceled until further notice. Parishes included are: Sacred Heart Cathedral, St. Mary, Queen of the ...

6 years ago
Seven new cases of COVID-19 popped up across the state on Tuesday. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reports that there are currently 16 confirmed positive cases across Kansas, but still only one death as of Tuesday afternoon. Douglas was the latest county to have a resident test positive for COVID-19. Johnson County currently has 10 confirmed ...

6 years ago
Thanks to a generous donation of 100 kid's meals from Salina's Chick-fil-A, area students enjoyed a free lunch on Tuesday as staff at Rocking M Media handed out tasty chicken sandwiches. The plan came together as a way to provide kids with a delicious meal during a time when classes/school lunch programs have been cancelled due ...

6 years ago
A Salina man who allegedly chased his girlfriend with a car was taken into custody on Monday with her by his side. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 29-year-old Deric Bell was arrested after a short high speed pursuit that reached speeds of 60-mph and ended with a crash over a curb at 130 ...

6 years ago
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced two different executive orders on Tuesday, aimed at keeping Kansans safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. In light of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance released on Sunday, March 15, 2020, Kelly’s latest Executive Order follows the CDC’s recommendation to limit group gatherings to no more than 50 individuals in ...

6 years ago
A scheduled Saline County Jail town hall meeting is being moved to a virtual event. According to the county, following all of the guidance which been set forth regarding social gatherings, they have moved the scheduled Town Hall meeting on the Saline County Jail project to a virtual webinar. On Thursday, March 19th at 6 pm, citizens ...

6 years ago
The first case of the COVID-19 coronavirus has been confirmed in Southwest Kansas. Ford County confirmed the case Tuesday morning.  Officials say the case involves a person over the age of 60. The person is being treated and their family is under quarantine. The county says if you are in need of COVID-19 testing because of active ...

6 years ago
Businesses, small and large, are doing what they can to survive the National Emergency prompted by the COVID-19 virus and at the same time keep staff and customers safe. Dollar General is helping seniors shop safely. The company announced that starting Tuesday, the first hour of every shopping day will be reserved specifically for at-risk customers. ...

6 years ago
As of Monday evening there still were no confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in Salina or Saline County. Statewide there have been 11 confirmed cases and one death. President Trump issued an address Monday urging citizens to slow the spread of COVID-19 recommending “15 Days to Slow the Spread”. In his address, recommendations are as follows ...