5 years ago
Did you feel it? The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake near the Oklahoma / Kansas border shook a large portion of the area. According to the agency, preliminary data indicates a magnitude 4.5 earthquake was centered about Southwest of Manchester, Oklahoma and 7:56 AM. The earthquake was felt throughout Central Kansas, including at the KSAL studios ...

5 years ago
Bob Dole says he has stage four lung cancer. The former Kansas senator and Republican presidential candidate revealed the diagnosis and said he will begin treatment on Monday. In a statement, the 97-year-old Dole acknowledged he "faces some hurdles ahead," but realizes he joins "millions of Americans who face significant health challenges." Dole has been in ...

5 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office will join other law enforcement agencies in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma with increased enforcement near high schools to raise awareness on roadway safety. The Seatbelts Are For Everyone, or SAFE effort, begins Monday and goes through March 5th. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens aged 15-18 ...

5 years ago
More than 6,500 people who live or work in Saline County have been vaccinated against COVID-19. According to the Saline County Health Department, this marks another important milestone as more people have been vaccinated than have tested positive for the virus. The agency says in their ongoing efforts to improve efficiency in scheduling for the COVID-19 ...

5 years ago
An investigation in to a suspect matching a theft description leads to the search and arrest of a Salina man believed to be involved in multiple thefts. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 22-year-old Dillon Sonnier, Salina, is arrested and charged on Wednesday with numerous charges including felony theft and theft by deception. A ...

5 years ago
An off duty Newton police officer was killed in a single vehicle ATV crash Wednesday. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 30-year-old Levi Minkevitch was driving a 2014 Can Am all terrain vehicle, driving in a ditch in rural Harvey County. He attempted to jump the ditch into an  adjacent field. Minkevitch lost control and rolled ...

5 years ago
OCCK Transportation is starting a new texting notification system to help passengers with closings, delays, and other service notifications. According to the organization, OCCKTransit Texts sends service notifications from OCCK’s general public transportation department via text message to passengers who opt in to the service. To subscribe: Text “start OCCKTransit” to 80123 Passengers will receive a confirmation of their ...

5 years ago
The Salina Regional Airport is among Kansas airports receiving a portion of over $10 million in federal funding earmarked to help them respond to and prepare for the impacts of COVID-19. According to U.S. Senator Roger Marshall's Office, more than 75 airports across Kansas received funding to allow them to continue to serve their communities. Salina ...

5 years ago
A new public health order limiting mass gatherings and restricting hours of operation for certain business has been issued and is slated to go into effect Feb. 22, when the current public health order is set to expire. According to the Saline County Health Department, after careful consideration, the new health order: increases the limit on ...

5 years ago
There are two new deaths and 34 new COVID-19 cases in Saline County. According to the Saline County Health Department, there have now been 5,855 total cases, with 1,179 cases currently active. There are now 104 people who have died. Salina Regional Health Center reports they currently have 9 patients hospitalized with the virus. The county dashboard has been updated ...

5 years ago
A voice that has been heard on KSAL Radio for 27 years has passed away. Longtime talk radio host Rush Limbaugh is dead. The 70-year-old passed away after a year-long battle with advanced lung cancer, a diagnosis he revealed was terminal just months ago. Limbaugh is widely considered one of the most influential media members of ...