5 years ago
Forecasting the fall sports season is a tough bet amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A week after Saline County Commissioners mandated the wearing of masks in public settings, Jason Tiller, Director and Health Officer for Saline County tells KSAL News that he remains in contact with area school districts and Kansas Wesleyan University in preparation for school ...

5 years ago
A pair of teenagers are sent to the hospital after the vehicle they were in struck a tree just north of Salina. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that the crash occurred at 8 a.m. Tuesday in the 4500 block of N. Gerard Rd.--which is just south of K-143 Highway. A 2001 Dodge Ram truck ...

5 years ago
A Salina man is arrested for his alleged involvement in a domestic disturbance on Tuesday afternoon. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the incident happened at a residence in the 600 block of E. Walnut at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Jeffrey McLemore, 35, Salina, was in the residence arguing with 20-year-old Alexander Finch, Salina. During ...

5 years ago
Local, state, and federal authorities  are conducting an investigation after improvised explosive devices were discovered in a county in western Kansas. According to the The Kansas Bureau of Investigation, on Monday  at approximately 9:20 a.m., the Logan County Sheriff’s Office discovered explosive devices on a property at 2504 U.S. Hwy 83 in rural Logan County. A ...

5 years ago
A survey by a multidisciplinary team of researchers at the Kansas State University College of Education has identified the top needs and challenges of K-12 teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 800 teachers in rural, urban and suburban school districts across the state participated in the project, "Access, Engagement and Resilience During COVID-19 Remote Learning." ...

5 years ago
While concerns with spreading Covid-19 have cancelled many events, the Salina League of Women Voters plans a primary candidate’s forum Wednesday night. The candidate forum is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. It that will be broadcast or live streamed on Salina Media Connection, Smoky Hills PBS (Bunker Hill), and Facebook Live. Salina League President ...

5 years ago
If you've been putting off doing your taxes, well the last minute is finally here. Today, Wednesday July 15th,  is the deadline to file your 2019 taxes or request an extension. The government added three months to the usual April 15th deadline because of the coronavirus pandemic. The IRS said about 142 million filed their returns before ...

5 years ago
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly today issued a new executive order as part of her administration’s comprehensive response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The executive order will extend temporary relief for motor carriers from certain rules and regulations until rescinded, until August 14, 2020, or until the statewide State of Disaster Emergency expires, whichever is earlier. It is ...

5 years ago
Early voting for the August 4th primary elections will soon be underway in Saline County. According to Jamie Doss, County Clerk and Elections Officer, registered voters can stop by her office or click online to order an advanced ballot to be mailed to them. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/doss-1.mp3"][/audio]   Although there are no new measures to consider on the primary ballot, ...

5 years ago
Law enforcement are investigating after an apparent explosion was heard by multiple witnesses in central Salina. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that officers were sent to the 500 block of S. 2nd St. at 1 p.m. Monday to a report of suspicious activity. Several witnesses described hearing a loud bang or an "explosion." One witness ...

5 years ago
A third death in Saline County is attributed to COVID-19. According to the Saline County Health Department, there are 26 new positive COVID-19 cases identified since Friday. The agency was also notified of an additional death over the weekend. The total number of cases for the county is now 241, with 168 cases currently active.  Seventy people ...