6 years ago
The Greater Salina Community Foundation's  annual Match Madness giving day gathering which was scheduled for next  Thursday, March 19th, has been cancelled. Instead, it will be a virtual day of giving. According to the organization, after careful consideration of public health concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus, they have decided to cancel the public Match ...

6 years ago
A Salina church is cancelling Sunday services as a precaution to keep its members safe from illness. According to First Presbyterian Church, in light of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, they will not host a service this Sunday, March 15th. The church says it's for the safety of their members. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends ...

6 years ago
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is confirming three more presumptive-positive cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in Kansas. The cases are in Johnson County and involve three people who attended the same conference in Florida. It is believed they contracted COVID-19 in Florida. They were not symptomatic when traveling home and sought care once they ...

6 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan has announced a one-week postponement of undergraduate classes, effective March 16, due to the situation surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19). The university will remain open, however, with all services available to students, including the residence halls and cafeteria. KWU offices will remain open as well. KWU will resume classes online beginning Monday, March 23. Courses ...

6 years ago
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is urging consumers to use caution against scams involving COVID-19. “In any unsettled times, whether it be the aftermath of a devastating storm or in this case the spread of a new virus, there are those who choose to take advantage of the public’s apprehension and uncertainty,” Schmidt said. “With all ...

6 years ago
The Salina Public Library has been closely monitoring information from the Saline County Health Department regarding coronavirus (COVID-19). In consultation with its community partners, the library will suspend its outreach services until further notice. The library takes the safety of its patrons and community seriously and is taking this step to mitigate the spread of ...

6 years ago
A pursuit, which started in eastern Saline County, ended in Dickinson County, just west of the community of Abilene on Thursday. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that a Saline County Sheriff's deputy observed a 2004 Pontiac Montana driving eastbound in the 9400 block of E. Old 40-Highway struggling to maintain its lane at ...

6 years ago
The University of Kansas is extending its spring break due to the ongoing spread of the coronavirus. University officials announced yesterday that the extended spring break will allow professors time to prepare online material by March 23rd, when classes will resume remotely. KU administrators will reassess the situation on a weekly basis starting March 28th. https://coronavirus.ku.edu/   In-person ...

6 years ago
Salina Regional Health Center is responding to both the threat of flu, and cornavirus. The hospital announced this week due to influenza season and concern for Coronavirus, the ER will be limiting visitors effective immediately. Only 1 non-sick immediate family member allowed per patient. Any visitor displaying symptoms of cough, congestion, fever, or other respiratory ...

6 years ago
UPDATE Thursday: Salina Police have added some more details on the situation from Wednesday's stand-off in west Salina. Salina Police Chief Brad Nelson and Capt. Gary Hanus say that they are still working to notify the deceased subject's next of kin before releasing his information. They also plan on announcing more potential charges for others involved ...

6 years ago
A Salina man was scammed by an imposter, he believed he already knew online. Police Captain Gary Hanus tells KSAL News that back in late January the 65-year-old victim was contacted via social media about winning a 'federal government grant.' Police say the scammer convinced the victim he would receive $20,000 in grant money if he ...