5 years ago
After months of being closed the Smoky Hill Museum will reopen to the public at the end of the month. According to the museum, it will reopen on Tuesday, September 29th. Temporary reduced hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The slightly reduced hours ...

5 years ago
There are 23 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County. According to the Saline County Health Department there have now been 562 total cases with 109 of them currently active. There are 444 people who have recovered, and a total of 9 deaths. Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have 5 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The dashboard has ...

5 years ago
A COVID-19 case has been confirmed at a third Salina school. According to USD 305’s COVID-19 incidents page, a case was confirmed today at Salina South Middle School. Other positive cases include: One positive test at Central High School September 4, 2020 One positive test at Coronado Elementary September 3, 2020 The district began on Thursday of last week ...

5 years ago
The legacy of a Kansas World War I hero is coming to life in Wichita, with the help of a group committed to rebuilding a biplane to tell his story. Erwin Bleckley is Wichita's lone recipient of the aviation Congressional Medal of Honor - earned for his selfless act and courage to help resupply American soldiers ...

5 years ago
Salina Police are searching for a truck that was stolen from the driveway of an east Salina home. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the truck was stolen between 10 a.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday from outside of a residence in the 600 block of Seitz Dr. The truck, a 2014 Ford F150 ...

5 years ago
Kansas State University officials announce that the school has canceled spring break week for the 2021 spring semester. In a letter from the K-State Provost and Executive Vice President, Chuck Taber, the school has adjusted its 2021 spring calendar on Friday. The reason the school has cut out its spring break is in an effort to try ...

5 years ago
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly today sent members of the State Finance Council a letter illustrating the importance of renewing the current State of Disaster Emergency Declaration beyond September 15, and what is at stake for Kansas if they fail to act.   Read the letter from Governor Laura Kelly:   "Members of the State Finance Council,   As you are aware, ...

5 years ago
The 2020 Kansas State Fair may be canceled, but fans of the fair will still have an opportunity to purchase some of their favorite Kansas-grown products with the same State Fair-time deals. According to state fair officials, "From the Land of Kansas" is launching its new Purple Ribbon Marketplace, offering a virtual, state-fair experience to shop ...

5 years ago
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a couple of thieves who were caught on camera. The crime is this week's Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to Salina Police, on August 30th two males stole $153.00 worth of merchandise from the Salina Walmart. The duo left the store parking lot in ...

5 years ago
Salina Area Technical College is hosting its 11th Annual Vehicle Extravaganza on Saturday. The free event to the community also features music, food and a fun family atmosphere. Due to COIVD, a few things have changed this year. This year will be fully outside, they will not be having any inside spots for vehicles. Food vendors and ...

5 years ago
Salina group "Let’s Restore Humanity" will host a necessities drive on Saturday. According to the group they will be distributing necessities, personal hygiene products, winter clothes, and school supplies to the public. Drive and walk-thru items will be bagged and distributed by volunteers. Information about a local felony expungement program will be provided, and a voting registration ...