6 years ago
Brittany Riffel had the perfect wedding planned. She and her soon-to-be-husband Thaine Willer would get married in a small, intimate ceremony followed by a big, fun party with their favorite people and favorite food to celebrate. Enter COVID-19, bursting through this young bride's plans like the Kool-Aid man through a wall. Brittany posted on Thursday night to ...

6 years ago
Saline County is not planning any further restrictions in addition to what Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday afternoon. According to the Saline County Health Department, the new “1.5” Phase, effective May 18th, continues reopening efforts while still preserving some restrictions.  Key highlights include: Mass gatherings of more than 10 individuals continue to be prohibited. Nail ...

6 years ago
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is slowing down the reopening of the state. The Governor  signed an executive order Thursday afternoon which establishes a new phase to the “Ad Astra: Plan to Reopen Kansas.” The new “1.5” Phase, effective May 18th continues reopening efforts while preserving some data-driven restrictions necessary to prevent community transmission of COVID-19. “The good ...

6 years ago
This week a plan was approved by City Commissioners for Salina to host league and tournament baseball and softball this summer. The events will begin in June and continue through July following COVID-19 health indicators put forth by the state and county. Salina City Manager Mike Schrage says the plan is fueled by a partnership between Salina ...

6 years ago
With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the KU Midwestern Music Camp is going to continue its tradition via remote learning this year.  They are preparing an outstanding lineup of artist teachers to work with students through a variety of offerings. Thanks to the generous support of Meyer Music and the Band of Angels program, they are able to ...

6 years ago
As part of a phased reopening following the lifting of stay-at-home orders, Salina Public Library will offer limited physical checkout services again. Pickup Service will launch on May 18, and patrons with materials currently checked out are asked to return them by May 31. The library’s building remains closed. The library functions as a community center, ...

6 years ago
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is planning to reveal the next phase of her plan to reopen the state. Kansas entered the first phase of its reopening plan last week, and May 18th has been announced as the earliest possible date to enter phase two. The second phase of the reopening plan would raise the limits on gatherings ...

6 years ago
Saline County on Wednesday held steady with no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 to report. According to the Saline County Heath Department, there are still 27 cases to report.  Out of the total number of cases, four citizens continue to be actively monitored and isolated and there have been two deaths.  The rest have met the ...

6 years ago
A second staff member at a Kansas prison has died from COVID-19 related issues. According to the Kansas Department of Corrections another staff member at the Lansing Correctional Facility died on Tuesday, May 12, due to complications from COVID-19. This is the second staff member death related to the virus. The staff member was a male over ...

6 years ago
A specialty bus manufacturer which has an operation in Salina has been sold. According to a media release, REV Group, Inc. a manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicle brands, has completed the sale of its shuttle bus businesses to Forest River. The sale includes Champion Bus in Imlay City, Michigan and ElDorado Bus in Salina. Originally located in ...

6 years ago
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announces the resignation of the state’s Medicaid Director, Adam Proffitt, effective June 5. Proffitt joined KDHE as the Division of Healthcare Finance’s Director of Operations/COO in December 2017. He was named the Medicaid Director in May 2019. “I am incredibly thankful for Adam’s leadership and service during his time ...