5 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan University’s Nursing program has been moved to full approval by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, According to the school, a vote taken Wednesday morning gives KWU’s program full accreditation and approval, without conditions, from all necessary governing bodies effective immediately. “Wednesday’s vote completed a journey that has lasted seven years,” said Janeane Houchin, KWU’s ...

5 years ago
There are two new COVID cases in Saline County and no new deaths. According to the Saline County Health Department, there have now been 6,041 total cases with 115 currently active. The total number of community members who have lost their lives to this deadly virus is 108. Salina Regional Health Center reports they currently have one patient ...

5 years ago
Kansas producers are in Salina this week for the 56th Annual Mid America Farm Expo - to learn, shop and share ideas on how to make their operations more profitable. Jeff Allison with PrairieLand Partners will present "Precision Ag and Ag Data" on Thursday afternoon inside the 4H Building at 1:30pm. Allison tells KSAL News that cutting ...

5 years ago
A Kansas State University student from Assaria is named to a sophomore leadership group on campus. K-State's Silver Key, a sophomore leadership honor society, has selected new members for the 2021-2022 academic year and Anya Pohl, communication science and disorders, Assaria; has been named to the group. To be eligible for Silver Key, students must have at least ...

5 years ago
Salina Police are asking for the public's help in locating a man on charges which include attempted first degree murder in connection with a domestic violence incident. According to police, on March 20th officers were sent to the 200 block of South College in regard to a domestic violence call. Officers spoke to a 29 year-old ...

5 years ago
Nine people on the March list of Salina's Most Wanted now have been caught, and there have now been 3,400 total arrests since the program first began. The new most wanted list went online back on March 6th. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, since that  nine of the 24 people on the list have ...

5 years ago
A case involving the discovery of a victim who has been deceased for several weeks is being investigated as a homicide. According to the Dodge City Police Department, on March 21st at approximately 8:26 PM officers were dispatched to a residence for a report of an individual knowing about a deceased body. With the information learned ...

5 years ago
Saline County is now registering and scheduling all those in Phases 1 through 4 to receive a COVID vaccination. If you qualify for any of these phases and have not registered, please do so immediately.   Vaccinate Saline County Website   According to the Saline County Health Department, Phases 3 and 4 include those with severe and other medical ...

5 years ago
Flags across the country are flying at half-staff to honor the 10 victims of the shooting in Colorado. President Biden has ordered all United States flags to half-staff immediately through March 27, 2021 to honor the victims of the tragedy in Boulder. President Biden signed the following proclamation: As a mark of respect for the victims of ...

5 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan’s debate and forensics team continues to excel. According to the school, the team finished in the top-15 nationally in three categories at the Pi Kappa Delta National Comprehensive Tournament, held virtually March 18-21. The tournament is believed to be the largest debate and forensics tournament in the country, with more than 75 schools competing. The ...

5 years ago
The Salina Health Education Foundation is among 8 Kansas primary care facilities and health centers receiving grant funding from the Department of Health and Human Services. Kansas Senator Jerry Moran says the eight  grants, totaling $19.5 million, are for facilities in economic and medically vulnerable areas. “As we work to end the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s imperative that ...