5 years ago
A new staffer is on board at Salina Arts and Humanities. According to the organization, Joan Benefiel has been selected as the new new Arts Services Coordinator. A Wichita native, Benefiel most recently lived and worked in New York City and in Brooklyn, NY. In the last 17 years, Benefiel’s work as a sculptor has included commissions for ...

5 years ago
Invasive zebra mussels have been found in "moss balls,” an aquarium plant product sold through aquarium, pet and plant supply stores. Zebra mussels may be attached to or contained within the fibers of the moss balls which can then be transported and released into aquaria or other locations. Zebra mussels – a highly-destructive invasive species ...

5 years ago
Saline County has now topped 6,000 total COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. According to the Saline County Health Department's Dashboard, the Friday afternoon update indicates there are 12 new cases of the virus and now there have been 6,009 total cases. There are 185 cases of the virus currently active. With no deaths to ...

5 years ago
A suspect who police believe shot and killed a Salina woman back in February is still being sought. The crime is this week's Salina Crimestoppers crime of the week. Police say at approximately 11:42 AM on Tuesday, February 23rd, first responders were dispatched to the 700 block of North 4th Street to a report of the ...

5 years ago
A fire destroyed 400 round hay bales southeast of Salina Thursday night. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that residents in Kipp noticed a glow in the sky just south of town around 11:40pm Thursday. A crew from Rural Fire District #1 responded to the blaze and monitored the smoldering bales throughout the night. The ...

5 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a hit and run accident. Police say a crash happened at 5:50 in the evening Thursday on the 400 block of Charles.  An unknown gray four door sedan, possibly a 2000s model Chevy Impala, was westbound on Charles when it struck a legally parked 2007 Toyota Yaris. The Toyota had damage ...

5 years ago
With spring break here for many students around the area Rolling Hills Zoo is going wild. The zoo invites you to discover your wild side with a fun animal adventure. A full week of activities are planned, beginning Saturday. According to the zoo, everyday March 13 - March 21 you can expect: Keeper Encounters Throughout the ...

5 years ago
The Salina City Commission unanimously approved (5-0) a resolution of support to partner with Salina Net Generation (SNG) and USD 305 for the construction of a new tennis facility located at Kenwood Park in the area of the old Municipal swimming pool and adjoining rodeo arena. SNG says the estimated $2.6 million public-private project will enable ...

5 years ago
Saline County health officials are now registering people in the Phase 3 population group to be vaccinated. According to the Saline County Health Department, they are still scheduling vaccinations for Phase 2 populations. In preparation for Phase 3, they will now begin taking registrations for: those aged 16 to 64 with severe medical risks, all critical ...

5 years ago
Soldiers from Fort Riley continue to play an integral role in helping with the mass vaccination effort. According to the Army post, Big Red One Soldiers continue to provide critical support to the whole-of-government COVID federal vaccination administration response. In late February, Soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division deployed as part of a national effort to ...

5 years ago
Architects are making final design tweaks in the plan for the new Saline County Jail after voters approved the measure last November. Saline County Administrator Phillip Smith Hanes tells KSAL News that ground work should move into a construction phase later this fall. Smith Hanes says bonds for the project will be issued sometime this summer or ...