6 years ago
As the 2021 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season. “Each year, the agriculture industry eagerly awaits USDA’s Prospective Plantings report, which provides the first survey-based estimates of U.S. farmers’ planting intentions for the year,” said NASS’ Kansas State ...

6 years ago
A woman from Manhattan was killed when large metal pipes being hauled by a semi became unsecured and fell off onto Interstate 70. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the spilling pipes damaged six other vehicles which either had pipes  land on top of them, or collided with pipes. There was also a two-vehicle collision, and ...

6 years ago
There are 22 new COVID-19 cases in Saline County and no new deaths. According to the Saline County Health Department, there are now 699 cases currently active. There are 105 total deaths. Salina Regional Health Center reports they currently have nine patients who require hospitalization for COVID-19. The county dashboard has been updated with the latest information: Mobile ...

6 years ago
A Salina high school student is a finalist for a prestigious merit scholarship. According to USD 305, Central High School senior Spencer Angell has been named a Finalist for the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. He now continues in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships along with more than 15,000 other Finalists. All National Merit ...

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 ...