5 years ago
A winter storm Monday dropped snow and ice across portions  of the area caused hazardous driving conditions in some areas. Here are some snowfall amounts from across Kansas: 10 inches Courtland 8 inches Luray 7 inches Concordia 6.5 inches Wakeeney 6 inches Hays 6 inches Wilson Lake 5 inches Russell 4 inches Norton 4 inches Atwood ...

5 years ago
There have been 2 new COVID-19 deaths and 78 new cases in Saline County. According to the Saline County Health Department, the total number of positive cases for Saline County has risen to 5,400, with 1,877 currently active. There are 88 people who have died. Salina Regional Health Center reports they currently have 21 patients who require ...

5 years ago
A Salina attorney is one of three nominees selected to fill a Kansas Supreme Court Vacancy. The Court of Appeals Nominating Commission on Monday announced the three nominees chosen to fill the vacancy created by the Supreme Court appointment of Melissa Taylor Standridge. Governor Laura Kelly will appoint one nominee to fill the vacancy and will ...

5 years ago
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 14 into law, extending the State of Disaster Emergency Declaration to March 31, 2021, and allowing for the continuation of certain resources, support, and regulations critical to Kansas’ COVID-19 response efforts. “Extending the current disaster declaration is essential for our state’s COVID-19 mitigation efforts, allowing us to keep ...

5 years ago
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday announced her intent to submit an Executive Reorganization Order (ERO) to the Kansas Legislature relocating the State’s Tourism Division to the Kansas Department of Commerce. The move comes as the result of input from businesses, destination marketing organizations and other key industry partners, including the Travel Industry Association of Kansas ...

5 years ago
As winter weather moves across the state and driving conditions deteriorate, Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers are out driving - communicating with other law enforcement and KDOT as well to assess the situation. Trooper Ben Gardner reminds drivers to buckle up, slow down and if you slide off the road or are in a crash to be ...

5 years ago
Burning trash spreads to two nearby sheds resulting in a fire and property loss in northwest Saline County. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that deputies and Rural Fire District No. 3 all responded to a structure fire on the property of 10798 W. Watkins Rd. at 7 p.m. Friday. Timothy Lecklider, 57, had been ...

5 years ago
A Salina man is arrested after being found inside of a stolen vehicle with drugs and a weapon on Saturday. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 31-year-old Arthur Strickland, Salina, is arrested on several charges after being found in a vehicle that was reported stolen out of Wichita. At 6:05 p.m. Saturday, an officer ...

5 years ago
The Salina Salvation Army's recently concluded Kettle Campaign surpassed its goal. According to Captain Lynn Lopez, because of a year of pandemic, the organization was cognizant that people are struggling to make ends meet. So, the goal was set to $107,554.00.  She said as usual Salina is an amazing place to live, because they reached $138,616.00. Along ...

5 years ago
Free rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites in Salina will soon be available. According to OCCK Transportation, they are hoping to help increase access to the COVID-19 vaccination by offering free rides to vaccination sites by the general public starting February 1st. A free one-day pass to CityGo or 81 Connection will be offered to each passenger that ...

5 years ago
The annual Fort Riley Economic Impact Summary, presenting the economic impact of Fort Riley on the Central Flint Hills Region and state of Kansas, is now available. According to the Army, this year the Summary showed that Fort Riley remains the largest regional employer and remains among the top employers for the state of Kansas. The ...