7 years ago
The University of Kansas Medical Center has named Akinlolu O. Ojo, M.D., executive dean of the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where he will oversee the Kansas City, Salina and Wichita campuses for the School of Medicine, effective August 26, 2019. “We are pleased that Dr. Akinlolu Ojo will join us to lead the three ...

7 years ago
An aviation company is planning to set up shop in Salina, bringing with it 50 jobs initially, and within three years up to 450 jobs. According to officials as the Salina Regional Airport, their largest hangar, Hangar 959, has been leased to 1 Vision Aviation. 1 Vision is currently headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa, and is FAA ...

7 years ago
An aggravated burglary in the 1900 Block of Roberts results in approximately $7,000 total loss. Captain Paul Forrester of the Salina Police Department said: Sometime between 11:00 PM on the 21st and 6:00 AM on the 22nd someone broke into a home and stole multiple items including: A Asus laptop, PlayStation 3, A Hewlett-Packard Printer, an ...

7 years ago
A currently unknown suspect is responsible for multiple damaged vehicles. Salina Police Department Captain Paul Forrester told KSAL News: On the 22nd between 6:30 PM and 10:00 AM on the 23rd  someone allegedly slashed the rear tires and broke the rear windshield of a 2007 Ford Mustang causing $900 in damages. The car was parked in a ...

7 years ago
A 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee was broken into after a couple from Minneapolis came to Salina for a walk on the levee. Police Captain Paul Forrester told KSAL News: Yesterday between 2:00 - 3:00 PM, Mr. & Mrs. Goossen (70 & 68) left their Jeep Grand Cherokee in the Salina Soccer Field's parking lot. The couple ...

7 years ago
Last night a young mom and her 2 year-old son were stranded on Magnolia. Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News: Last night at approximately 8:50 PM a young mother was driving in the 9000 block of E. Magnolia. The 27 year-old from Salina attempted to drive though high water when her car stalled and she became ...

7 years ago
A man attempting to drive through water over Simpson road became stranded. Sheriff Roger Soldan of the Saline County Sheriff's Office told KSAL News: At 7:30 this morning a man tried to drive through a flooded part of Simpson Rd. when his vehicle slid off the road. Rural Fire District #5 was able to rescue the ...

7 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan warns against driving over flooded roads. "Turn Around, Don't Drown" Due to heavy rains many roads have been heavily damaged and many still have large amounts of water flowing over them. On Friday night at 5:00 a 60-year-old man from Gypsum ignored the road signs warning against traveling down Donmyer Rd.(Image ...

7 years ago
One of the largest events of its kind  begins in Salina on Monday. The American Red Cross "Pump up the Volume" blood drive will be held. Donors are needed to "Pump up the Volume"and give the gift of life. The goal is to collect 300 units. The 24th annual event is going on through Monday through  Wednesday ...

7 years ago
The Kansas Division of Emergency Management has asked the Civil Air Patrol to continue providing support to the ongoing flooding disaster in the state. Kansas Wing was previously supporting the State Emergency Operations Center through June 14th, and was requested to provide additional support as needed through the month. According to the Civil Air Patrol,  Kansas Wing ...

7 years ago
With the 2020 U.S. Census nearing a special program to explain it, and to explain the history of the census is planned at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene. According to the organization, the next Lunch & Learn program is Thursday, June 27 at noon in the Eisenhower Presidential Library Visitors Center Auditorium, 200 ...