6 years ago
Visitor restrictions for minors have been heightened at Salina Regional Health Center. According to the hospital, no one under the age of 18 will be allowed into the facility unless they are a patient, or have a scheduled appointment or procedure. Visitor access to the hospital’s main entrance has also changed to operate from 10 a.m. to ...

6 years ago
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing new mandates today surrounding COVID-19, including travelers, close contacts of confirmed cases and those being tested. KDHE is now mandating 14-day home quarantine for Kansans who have: Traveled to a state with known widespread community transmission (currently California, Florida, New York and Washington state) on or ...

6 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan has announced that it will conduct classes entirely online for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. The university will, however, remain open with all student services available. KWU had previously announced a shift to online courses March 12, with the intent of evaluating on a week to week basis. The rapidly changing climate ...

6 years ago
Five new confirmed cases of COVID-19/Coronavirus in Kansas are announced on Wednesday, bringing the total in the state to 23. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says that the new cases remain mostly in the eastern part of the state as now Leavenworth County becomes the eighth county in Kansas to confirm a case of ...

6 years ago
As they say, “The show must go on!” Tony’s Pizza Events Center is excited to announce a new date for the Fire on the Mountain Tour featuring The Charlie Daniels Band and the Marshall Tucker Band with special guest the Scooter Brown Band, Nov. 19, 2020. “While the COVID-19/Coronoavirus has brought many challenges to the entertainment ...

6 years ago
The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce has launched a website entitled “Salina Strong”. According to the organization, ITV is geared at keeping their members and business community up to date on business resources, workforce information, restaurant and retail businesses offering deliver, take-out and curbside options, health and safety updates, and remote working tools. The site is located ...

6 years ago
Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the economic impact felt by many, OCCK Transportation will offer free fares for all public transit services, including CityGo, 81 Connection, Paratransit and City of Abilene, starting Thursday and continuing indefinitely. The agency says they are also restricting access to their transportation office at 340 N. Santa Fe to employees ...

6 years ago
Amid all the cancellations, here is an event that is going on as scheduled today, with modifications. The Government Commodities Distribution will take place as a drive thru event today from Noon until 1:30 PM at the 4-H building. Officials with the distribution report that there is quite a bit of meat and fresh fruit available for ...

6 years ago
Kansas Gov. Kelly on Tuesday announced Executive Order #20-06 to temporarily prohibit evictions and foreclosures across the state in an effort to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. Due to negative economic impacts of COVID-19, Kelly and her administration decided to take steps to support Kansans who may miss mortgage or rent payments as a result of ...

6 years ago
Friday is the first official day of Spring, and a wide range of weather will usher it in, including everything from the threat of severe weather to snow. Showers and storms are expected to overspread the area late Wednesday and continue into early Thursday morning. According to the National Weather Service, the stronger storms will be capable ...

6 years ago
The City of Salina has canceled or postponed meetings, programming and events to align with the following: The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America - 15 Days to Slow the Spread, which began on March 16 and involves avoiding gatherings of 10 or more people for a 15 day period. The Centers for Disease Control and ...