6 years ago
Salina City Commissioners continue to mull an ongoing housing shortage that has been highlighted by economic growth in the area. City Manager Mike Schrage tells KSAL News that several study sessions have been scheduled over the coming months to zoom in on the problem.   [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/city-mike-1.mp3"][/audio]   The research from RDG Consultants five years ago suggested that Salina would ...

6 years ago
The hospital in Salina has been reaccredited for its chest pain treatment. According to Salina Regional Health Center, the American College of Cardiology has recognized the hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Salina Regional was awarded Chest Pain Center reaccreditation with Primary PCI following a rigorous onsite evaluation of ...

6 years ago
The Kansas Department of Labor is urging everyone to beware of fraudulent social media accounts and websites seeking to scam those seeking unemployment benefits. According to the agency, there are fraudulent social media accounts and websites impersonating the Kansas Department of Labor. These accounts and websites are not managed by KDOL.  Do not click on any ...

6 years ago
There are 8 new COVID-19 cases in Saline County and no new deaths. According to the Saline County Health Department, there have now been 5,980 total cases, with 215 currently active. There are 106 people who have died. Salina Regional Health Center reports they currently have three patients who require hospitalization for COVID-19. The county dashboard has been updated ...

6 years ago
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offered new guidance Monday for those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. According to the agency, if you’ve been fully vaccinated the following are new criteria which apply to you: You can gather indoors with fully vaccinated people without wearing a mask. You can gather indoors with unvaccinated ...

6 years ago
Starting this Sunday, the Salina Family YMCA will be expanding its hours of operation. In an email sent to YMCA customers, the organization announced that they are expanding their hours of operation for Saturdays and Sundays going forward. The new hours are now: Saturday: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Previously, the weekend hours were 8 a.m.-5 ...

6 years ago
Friday, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced that remains of Korean War Medal of Honor recipient, Army Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Joseph Kapaun, have been accounted for. Kapaun, of Pilsen, Kansas, served as a chaplain with the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division during the Korean War and was listed as a POW near Unsay on November 2, ...

6 years ago
Registration for Kindergarten Roundup is open for students who turn 5 years old on or before August 31, 2021. Salina Public Schools offers All Day Kindergarten at each elementary school. Parents and guardians can register* their child at  https://forms.gle/Pge3S6dvLsecW2sM6 to receive more information from the school their child will attend. Registration will reserve a place for a ...

6 years ago
A truck parked on the street has its mirror ripped off by a passing vehicle that did not stop to report the damage. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester says that the incident took place at 9 p.m. Friday in the 1400 block of Pershing. A 2004 Ford F-150 pickup was parked on the east curb of the ...

6 years ago
Police are investigating a burglary at a Salina liquor store where the window had been broken out and some alcohol stolen. Saline Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that two subjects broke a window at Laura's Liquor, 1600 E. Iron Ave., at 1:20 a.m. Sunday. Authorities found broken glass in the parking lot on the north ...

6 years ago
Winds quickly picking up speed are to blame for a controlled burn raging out of control in southwest Saline County on Saturday afternoon. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that deputies and Rural Fire Districts No. 2, 3, 6 and 7 all responded to a grass fire that started in the 3600 block of ...