5 years ago
The complete transformation of a former doctor's office into a new nursing center for Kansas Wesleyan University is on track with classes slated to begin in January. When completed the $5 million dollar project will boast state of the art technology, medical tools, and enough space to increase the number of nursing candidates in the facility ...

5 years ago
The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring of Renee Duxler as Economic and Workforce Development Director. In this role, she will lead the Chamber’s economic and workforce development department and the implementation of the Imagine Salina program of work. Imagine Salina focuses on two overarching initiatives; they are workforce development ...

5 years ago
Salina Police are searching for a known suspect after major damage is done to a parked vehicle with two people inside. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the incident happened between 1:55 a.m. and 2:05 a.m. on Tuesday in the 700 block of E. Elm. A 40-year-old female victim, Salina, and a 43-year-old male ...

5 years ago
A light blue vehicle, that had a shot gun stored inside, is stolen from a rural Salina residence. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that the stolen vehicle is a 2004 Buick Lesabre that is light blue in color and valued at $1,500. The car has a small dent in the right front fender and ...

5 years ago
The Salina Area United Way is planning a hybrid kickoff to its 2020-2021 campaign. According to the organization, this year’s kick-off will be a virtual event and a come and go event at the Salina Area United Way Office.  You will be able to stream the event via the Salina Area United Way Facebook page and ...

5 years ago
There are 16 new COVID-19 cases in Saline County. According to the Saline County Health Department, the total for the county is now 476, with 78 cases currently active. There are 389 people who have recovered, and a total of 9 deaths. Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have 5 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. According to the Kansas ...

5 years ago
The sixth annual Fe For A Cure 5K Race/Walk benefiting patients undergoing treatment at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, planned for September 19, has been cancelled due to Covid-19.  Organizers say, however, cancer doesn’t stop for Covid, and local patients still need support. “With the number of cancer patients, survivors, family members and friends who have ...

5 years ago
Helping provide nutrition for senior citizens in Saline County has been the mission of Meals On Wheels since 1970. The program continues to navigate through the health concerns of COVID-19 by adding protocols to ensure safety to food recipients. Director of the Salina Senior Center Rosie Walter tells KSAL News that volunteers continue to step up. [audio ...

5 years ago
A vehicle belonging to a Wichita victim is reported stolen from a south Salina residence. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the vehicle was stolen from 509 E. Wayne Ave. between 11:30 p.m. Thursday and 3 a.m. Friday. Taylor Rufenacht, 24, Wichita, owns the vehicle which is valued at $1,200. The victim says that ...

5 years ago
A Solomon man is arrested after he was allegedly in a fight with two victims before leading authorities on a vehicle pursuit. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that authorities arrested 33-year-old Evan Howie, Solomon, on Saturday afternoon. The incident started at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in the 1000 block of E. Iron Ave. where police ...

5 years ago
Salina USD 305 students are headed back to school today. The school year begins with a hybrid plan. Students are part of one of two groups, attending class on campus two days a week, switching and learning off-site for the remainder of the week. Before students enter the building they'll have temperature checks, wear masks and then ...