5 years ago
The second annual Tee off for Charity, hosted by BE Wealth, gathered experienced and casual golfers together to raise money for Salina not-for-profits. Golfers tested their skill or tried their luck at a long drive, closest to the pin shot, a short and long putt. Over $2250.00 was raised and distributed among 13 local charities. Charities ...

5 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina has prepared an overview of its COVID-19 Strategic Plan, describing portions of its plans for Fall 2020. According to the school, the plan contains information on changes made to accommodate social distancing, new residence hall policies and changes to move-in day, including requiring students to sign up for arrival time ...

5 years ago
Saline County has 17 new COVID-19 cases. According to the Saline County Health Department, there are 17 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Wednesday, July 1 report.  The total for the county is now 145, with 73 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department and 70 ...

5 years ago
If you will be spending time over the Independence Day Weekend at a Kansas lake, officials caution to be aware of the four warnings and seven watches due to toxic blue-green algae. The following health advisories have been issued: Warning: Cheney Lake, Reno/Kingman/Sedgwick Counties (upgraded to warning) Gathering Pond at Milford Reservoir, Geary County Peter Pan ...

5 years ago
Rolling Hills Zoo’s newest traveling exhibit, Return of the Dinosaurs, opened on Independence Day introducing guests to the infamous roar of the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex and the deep vocal calls of a hollow-crested, duck-billed Parasaurolophus. According to the zoo,ever since the first dinosaur was discovered, these magnificent and mysterious creatures have captured the imaginations of young ...

5 years ago
Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a stolen utility vehicle. The crime is this week's Salina Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, on Monday, June 22nd, deputies responded to 1421 N Solomon Rd in Rural Saline County for a report of a stolen John Deere Gator. ...

5 years ago
The Saline County Commission went against the recommendation of Saline County Health Officer Jason Tiller and will not implement a mandatory mask ordinance. Rather than adopt Governor Laura Kelly's Executive Order which would mandate facial coverings in public places, with some exceptions, the commission by a 4 -1 vote instead adopted to instead enact a local ...

5 years ago
A female victim suffers a broken nose and is allegedly strangled during a domestic violence episode. Salina Police Detective Sgt. David Villanueva tells KSAL News that authorities arrested 39-year-old Brian Corbin, Salina, for his alleged involvement in a domestic dispute. The confrontation happened between 10 p.m. and 11:37 p.m. Wednesday at a residence east of the downtown ...

5 years ago
Law enforcement in Salina is searching for a suspect who stole two cell phones from Wal-Mart. That individual may also be wanted for similar crimes in other Kansas communities. Salina Police Detective Sgt. David Villanueva tells KSAL News that the theft occurred at the Salina Wal-Mart, 2900 S. 9th St., between 7:30 a.m. and 7:55 a.m. ...

5 years ago
Saline County has not determined what to do yet when it comes to enforcing Governor Laura Kelly's executive order, which is set to go into effect just after midnight on Friday, July 3rd. Members have been reading details in the order that was made available this morning. Saline County Commissioners and the Saline County Health Department ...

5 years ago
Fireworks, good food and spending time outdoors are on the menu for many Kansans this Independence Day weekend. As such, state lakes and reservoirs will be filled with boaters taking advantage of the long weekend to relax on the water. Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely trip on a pontoon boat or paddling solo on a ...