6 years ago
A Salina man, wanted on warrants, is arrested after trying to run from authorities. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that officers arrested 20-year-old William Donahue, Jr., Salina, on Tuesday afternoon. Officers observed Donahue sitting in a vehicle in front of 117 S. 3rd St. at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Donahue was wanted on numerous warrants. As ...

6 years ago
The satellite tag office in Salina is temporarily closed. According to the Saline County Treasurer's Office, the Satellite Tag Office located in Galaxy Center, on Planet Avenue is temporarily closed till further notice. Anyone needing assistance is asked to use the main tag office located at the City-County Building. Hours at the tag office are 8AM-5PM Monday ...

6 years ago
The public will have an opportunity to offer input regarding a proposed “Citizen Review Board” to oversee local law enforcement. Salina City Commissioners will be hosting an open public forum and listening session regarding  the “Citizen Review Board” on Tuesday, October 20th beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Tony’s Pizza Event Center, The public is encouraged to ...

6 years ago
The Salina County mask ordinance will remain in effect. County commissioners Tuesday received a bi-weekly update on it. Saline County Health Officer Jason Tiller said there has been an increase of 184 cases since the last update, bringing the total number of cases that Saline County has had to 846.  A total of 617 cases have ...

6 years ago
No one in a residence is hurt when a car crashes in to the home on Monday, however, the driver was sent to the hospital and is now facing charges. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 35-year-old Juan Galvan, Salina, was sent to Salina Regional Health Center by EMS after the car he ...

6 years ago
It's already been a busy month for the Saline County Sheriff's Office in responding to vehicle accidents involving deer. Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander tells KSAL News that over the last week or two, deputies have helped motorists who have hit deer on county roadways including two accidents on Monday. Melander says that it seems like the ...

6 years ago
There are 65 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County. According to the Saline County Health Department, there have now been 846 total cases, with 218 cases currently active. There are 617 people who have recovered, and a total of 11 deaths. Salina Regional Health Center is reporting that they have 8 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The county dashboard ...

6 years ago
The October list of Salina's Most Wanted went online Saturday, and by Monday morning two people on the list were caught. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office the two arrests include: Satterfield, Andre, Jerome Thomas Jr, Jim, Earl Since the Most Wanted program began back in July of 2000, thanks to tips from the public, 3,336 ...

6 years ago
There are six new COVID-19 cases confirmed at Salina schools. According to USD 305’s COVID-19 incidents page, one of the new cases was confirmed on Saturday. The other four were confirmed Monday. The new cases include: One positive test at Heartland Early Education October 5, 2020 One positive test at Oakdale Elementary October 5, 2020 One positive ...

6 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan University is implementing some changes to its spring 2021 academic calendar, including the cancellation of spring break.  According to the school, the changes revolve around enhancing community safety by limiting travel to and from campus. Classes will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 12 and conclude on Friday, April 30. Final exams will take place May ...

6 years ago
A Salina businessman has done his part to make sure the 38th annual Fekas Family Christmas Dinner will keep on rolling - and mashing potatoes. Chef Bill Fekas joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra to thank a man named John for donating a used industrial sized mixer to help prepare 1,000 pounds of potatoes ...