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A recent gift of more than $4 million is the largest ever made to Kansas Wesleyan University. According to the school, the gift is from the estate of Dale Olson, a Salina native and longtime supporter of Kansas Wesleyan. It was donated to Kansas Wesleyan University upon his Sept. 2019 passing. It is the largest single ...

5 years ago
The hospital in Salina is recognized by a Network Centers of Excellence for its neonatal services. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is pleased to announce that the Vermont Oxford Network (VON) has awarded the state of Kansas the “State of Excellence in Education and Training for Infants and Families Affected by Neonatal Abstinence ...

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Police are searching for a vehicle that was stolen from a City of Salina parking lot. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester says that a 2004 Chrysler Concorde was stolen from a City of Salina parking lot at 116 S. 9th St. The victim, 44-year-old Kevin Jaquay, Salina, had been out of town the last couple of weeks ...

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A Topeka man suspected of driving under the influence is found with numerous illegal narcotics in his vehicle. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 33-year-old Jonathan Brehon, Topeka, is facing several charges after he was arrested for DUI in Salina. A search of his vehicle turned up marijuana and methamphetamine. A Salina Police officer ...

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UPDATE: An ATV found abandoned south of the Salina Regional Airport early Monday morning was stolen. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that the 2009 750cc Kawasaki Brute Force ATV found near the intersection of Fairchilds Rd. and Water Well Rd. has since been returned to its owner--who lives on Fairchilds. Investigation found that the ...

5 years ago
Several major retailers won't be open this year on Thanksgiving over COVID-19 concerns. Apple, Best Buy, Costco, Ikea, Kohl's, Lowe's, Target and Walmart are among dozens of stores that will not open on the holiday but will be ready for business for Black Friday. Some retailers are encouraging more online sales. Some online sales entitled Black Friday ...

5 years ago
Salina City Commissioners approved several actions Monday to help fight the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the community. Commissioners strengthened the mask ordinance, closed the field house, and are reaching out to neighboring counties to urge them to take similar actions. The mask ordinance is being changed to include a masking requirement at indoor facilities, no ...

5 years ago
There are 144 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County. The total for the county is now 2,146, with 505 cases currently active. There are 1,621 people who have recovered, and a total of 17 deaths. Salina Regional Health Center has 31 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The county dashboard has been updated with the latest information: Mobile Device Users: https://arcg.is/yjPT1 Desktop ...

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There were 7 news COVID-19 cases confirmed at Salina USD 305 schools Monday, including 3 more cases at Salina South High School. South has now had 8 new cases since Friday. Here is the breakdown of the new cases: One positive case at South High School November 23, 2020 One positive case at South High School ...

5 years ago
The largest foster care provider for Kansas has removed its top two leaders following an investigation into alleged mismanagement, and the Kansas Department for Children and Families was reviewing the situation to determine whether state resources were properly handled. Saint Francis Ministries informed staff Thursday that the Rev. Robert Smith and CEO Tom Blythe won’t return to ...

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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly today announced that she has sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting his approval of an extension to Title 32 authority, allowing Kansas to continue utilizing the Kansas National Guard in its efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19, keep Kansans safe, and keep schools and businesses open. Title 32 allows ...