5 years ago
An inmate at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility who died Tuesday had tested positive for COVID-19. According to the Kansas Department of Corrections, the resident tested positive for the virus on Oct. 13 and was transferred to the hospital on Oct. 16.  He was a 66-year old while male with underlying medical concerns that contributed to his ...

5 years ago
The Salina Family YMCA is set to begin a lengthy renovation project to its main lobby area. YMCA President/CEO Angie Lassley says that the project will begin on Monday, Nov. 2 and last for approximately six weeks. Due to the extensive updates, members, participants, and staff are asked to enter through the north entrance (#13) unless you ...

5 years ago
Drug Take-Back Day in Salina and the surrounding area is another successful one. Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander tells KSAL News that residents disposed of 199.2 pounds of prescription medications on Saturday as apart the annual nation-wide program, Drug Take-Back Day. The Saline County Sheriff's Office had deputies at both the Salina Wal-Mart, 2900 S. 9th St., ...

5 years ago
Law enforcement continue to investigate after numerous gun shots are fired in a Salina neighborhood, resulting in property damage, but no reports of injuries. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that SPD is searching for a black Pontiac G6, possibly a 2005 or 2006 model believed to have been involved. Authorities were sent to the ...

5 years ago
Election Day is just a week away. The tens of millions of people who've already cast their ballots don't have to worry about anything else, except possibly tracking that ballot if it's a mail ballot. For those still waiting to drop it in the mail , today's an important day. The U.S. Postal Service is strongly ...

5 years ago
COVID-19 concerns have prompted Salina Presbyterian Manor to temporarily  suspend all visitations. The facility announced via social media that at this time all visitation at Salina Presbyterian Manor is suspended per the Saline County Health Department. They say they  hope to be offering visits again soon. Last week the facility ceased all communal activities and dining for ...

5 years ago
There are 24 new COVID-19 cases in Saline County. According to the Saline County Health Department there have now been 1,087 total cases, with 145 cases that are currently active. There are 929 people who have recovered, and a total of 13 deaths. Salina Regional Health Center reports  they have 7 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The county dashboard has ...

5 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan University will honor a longtime faculty member with a new talent-based competition, the Bill McMosley Scholarship Competition. Competition will take place in seven areas: Vocal, instrumental, orchestra, Rise Up!, theatre, The Howl and debate. One scholarship for 75% of tuition will be awarded after each competition, while major scholarships will be conferred to the ...

5 years ago
Another in a series of statewide virtual job fairs will be held this week. Governor Laura Kelly is encouraging Kansans to participate in the sixth KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair, which begins Tuesday and will continue through Thursday. The virtual fair will allow job seekers to easily live chat with employers from across the state through computers ...

5 years ago
The Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University this week released its annual survey report on the significant issues facing our state and nation. The survey is usually published in the fall, and Institute leaders are pleased to publish this year’s survey in advance of the 2020 election. The report offers insights ...

5 years ago
The Bennington State Bank is expanding into Abilene by opening a Loan Production Office. According to the bank, this is not a full-service branch office, but could eventually expand into a full-service banking location. Bennington State Bank currently has seven full-service banking locations in Kansas. BSB also offers leading edge online and digital banking solutions that enable ...