5 years ago
A Salina organization which emplyes over 160 people is raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour. According to OCCK, Inc. is increasing its minimum wage to $15 for Direct Support Professionals and Drivers across its north central Kansas offices effective immediately. According to the organization, the new $15 minimum wage will benefit more than 160 OCCK ...

5 years ago
Kansas State University is lifting its face mask and physical distancing requirements. University officials announced that face coverings and social distancing is now optional on campus and at school events. K-State officials say the COVID-19 policies remain in effect at the Lafene Health Center and on university shuttles.

5 years ago
Representatives for Salina teachers and the USD 305 school district have come to agreement on a new contract. According to the district, NEA-Salina and the USD Board of Education came to agreement on proposed changes to the negotiated agreement for the 2021-2022 school year. Settled topics of interest include the following: A $915 increase to the base salary ...

5 years ago
For the 61st year in a row KSAL radio is awarding scholarships to area high school students. Eight of the area’s recent high school graduates received a little boost to fund their college education on Friday night, in the form of a $1,000 scholarship. KSAL and the Meridian Media radio stations hosted their annual Sportscasters Club ...

5 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in which both drivers claim they had the right-of way. The crash happened at noon on Wednesday. Police say a 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac was headed west on Republic. It proceeded through the intersection at Ohio. A 2017 Ford Fusion which was headed north on Ohio collided with the Explorer. Both ...

5 years ago
The "100 Deadliest Days" are underway. Officials says the 100 most dangerous days for teen drivers are the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day, According to AAA, nationwide, more than 7,000 people died in teen driving-related summertime crashes from 2010 to 2019. That’s more than seven people/day during these 100 Deadliest Days – the period ...

5 years ago
Applications are now being accepted for food vendors at the Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair. The Street Fair takes place on Saturday, September 25, 2021, in and around the Smoky Hill Museum in downtown Salina. The Street Fair includes a parade, musical acts and children’s activities all with an Old West theme. According to the museum, ...

5 years ago
To meet growing demand in the region, Salina Tech has started to offer a Phlebotomy Technician class. According to the school, the first class starts July 8, and is may become a regular summer class. The Phlebotomy Technician class is taught through the Dental Assisting Department, but is considered a free-standing class, and a person does NOT ...

5 years ago
A country favorite is coming to Salina. Aaron Watson is coming to perform at the Stiefel Theatre. According to the Stiefel, for the past 20 years, Watson has achieved success on his own terms, hand-building a lauded career through songwriting, relentless touring and more than a dozen self released albums. His independent Texas spirit and strong ...

5 years ago
There are 3 new COVID cases in Saline County, and no new deaths. According to the Saline County Health Department's COVID Dashboard, there have now been 6,298 total cases with 19 cases currently active. The total number of community members who have lost their lives to this deadly virus is 116. Salina Regional Health Center reports they currently ...

5 years ago
Employees from the Stryten Manufacturing battery facility in Salina helped energize Project Salina. According to the company, the final numbers are in and Stryten Manufacturing  Employees donated 8,808 boxes of macaroni and cheese to the annual city-wide food gathering effort. To add to the fun, the company turned the event into a friendly competition between departments. The ...