6 years ago
Water main breaks, fire hydrant leaks, stopped sewers, it's been a long stretch of repairs for City of Salina crews in the wake of a polar vortex that invaded Kansas and stayed. City of Salina Utilities Director Martha Tasker is well aware of what sub-zero temperatures and shifting ground conditions can do to water lines. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tasker-1.mp3"][/audio]   Tasker ...

6 years ago
Police are investigating after a woman is found dead with a gun shot wound in north Salina. At approximately 11:42 AM on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, Salina Fire Department EMS and Salina Police Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of North 4th Street, Salina, for a report of the sound of gunfire and someone screaming. Upon ...

6 years ago
It appears that someone forced entry in to a storage trailer just west of Salina and stole numerous tools. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that the break-in occurred sometime between Feb. 15 and Monday from a locked storage trailer at 801 N. Fairchilds Rd. A building on the property is under construction and work ...

6 years ago
The state of Kansas is forgiving hospitality loans for small businesses. Governor Laura Kelly announced yesterday that bridge loans taken out through the Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency Fund will be converted to grants. The move means that small businesses will no longer have to repay the funds, and companies that have already made repayments will be reimbursed.

6 years ago
Salina-based public transportation is expanding its youth rider program. According to OCCK Transportation, through Salina CityGo, they are expanding the successful “Get On & Go” program for area youth ages 7-18 for 2021. Youth ages 7-18 will be able to purchase a “Get On & Go” Spring Youth Bus Pass for $10.00.  The pass will be good ...

6 years ago
There is not much change in the Saline County COVID-19 vaccination effort. Local health officials continue to focus on administering vaccinations strictly to those who make up the Phase 2 group as defined by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, with senior citizens still remaining the priority Phase 2 population. The Phase 2 populations currently ...

6 years ago
With many concerned about the possibility of a drastic increase on their next utility bill, the primary natural gas provider in Kansas has released an update. Kansas Gas Service says they have received many questions asking about rates increasing next month and the impact higher natural gas prices could have on your bill. There’s a lot ...

6 years ago
Salina USD 305 has made the decision to end the hybrid instructional model for middle and high school students. Beginning April 1, the district will welcome back all middle and high school students to traditional, in-person learning full time. April 1 is the beginning of 4th quarter, a predetermined break in students’ schedules, which is a ...

6 years ago
Patrons are returning to Salina's Public Library this week to walk through the aisles, check out materials and spend research time on the computers. The facility opened up on Monday with COVID-19 safety measures in place after health concerns closed the library back in late November. Library Director Melanie Hedgespeth tells KSAL News that they continue to ...

6 years ago
A Kansas City area man is under arrest in connection with the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. FBI agents apprehended Ryan Keith Ashlock of Gardner, Kansas, yesterday without incident. Ashlock was booked on federal charges including conspiracy, obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder, obstruction of justice, and knowingly entering or remaining in any ...

6 years ago
A University of Kansas student is facing federal charges for her role in Nigerian fraud schemes that targeted victims across the United States. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 23-year-old  Oyindamola Akinrinola of Lawrence has pleaded guilty in federal court for her role “Akinrinola and her co-conspirator in Nigeria victimized individuals, several elderly, through a variety of ...