5 years ago
Salina-based public transportation is expanding its youth rider program. According to OCCK Transportation, through Salina CityGo, they are expanding the successful “Get On & Go” program for area youth ages 7-18 for 2021. Youth ages 7-18 will be able to purchase a “Get On & Go” Spring Youth Bus Pass for $10.00.  The pass will be good ...

5 years ago
There is not much change in the Saline County COVID-19 vaccination effort. Local health officials continue to focus on administering vaccinations strictly to those who make up the Phase 2 group as defined by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, with senior citizens still remaining the priority Phase 2 population. The Phase 2 populations currently ...

5 years ago
With many concerned about the possibility of a drastic increase on their next utility bill, the primary natural gas provider in Kansas has released an update. Kansas Gas Service says they have received many questions asking about rates increasing next month and the impact higher natural gas prices could have on your bill. There’s a lot ...

5 years ago
Salina USD 305 has made the decision to end the hybrid instructional model for middle and high school students. Beginning April 1, the district will welcome back all middle and high school students to traditional, in-person learning full time. April 1 is the beginning of 4th quarter, a predetermined break in students’ schedules, which is a ...

5 years ago
Patrons are returning to Salina's Public Library this week to walk through the aisles, check out materials and spend research time on the computers. The facility opened up on Monday with COVID-19 safety measures in place after health concerns closed the library back in late November. Library Director Melanie Hedgespeth tells KSAL News that they continue to ...

5 years ago
A Kansas City area man is under arrest in connection with the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. FBI agents apprehended Ryan Keith Ashlock of Gardner, Kansas, yesterday without incident. Ashlock was booked on federal charges including conspiracy, obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder, obstruction of justice, and knowingly entering or remaining in any ...

5 years ago
A University of Kansas student is facing federal charges for her role in Nigerian fraud schemes that targeted victims across the United States. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 23-year-old  Oyindamola Akinrinola of Lawrence has pleaded guilty in federal court for her role “Akinrinola and her co-conspirator in Nigeria victimized individuals, several elderly, through a variety of ...

5 years ago
An uptick in gunnery training at Fort Riley will continue into and through the spring as both the 1st and 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Teams take to the field to hone their live-fire skills. This has led to an increase in noticeable noise levels in the surrounding communities. According to the Army, currently, 1st Armored Brigade ...

5 years ago
Spring semester at the K-State Polytechnic Campus in Salina is looking bright. Enrollment is trending higher again for the fourth year in a row, with spring 2021 enrollment up 5% and student credit hours up 9% over spring 2020, an impressive feat during the pandemic. “It’s important during challenging times to focus on what we can ...

5 years ago
There is one new COVID death and 22 new positive cases in Saline County. According to the Saline County Health Department,  there have been 5,902 total cases with 758 cases currently active. There are now 105 people who have died. Salina Regional Health Center reports they currently have eight patients who require hospitalization for COVID-19. The county dashboard ...

5 years ago
Salina Police continue to investigate after an independent contractor is arrested on suspicion of committing frauds and forgeries. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that SPD has arrested 42-year-old William Tarpein, Salina. Tarpein worked on jobs for Kape Roofing, 315 W. Pacific, as an independent contractor. As part of the job, Tarpein would visit potential ...