6 years ago
New cases of COVID-19 rose much slower this past week than in previous weeks around the state of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment released its latest numbers at 9 a.m. Friday and says that 10,393 Kansans have contracted the disease, with 232 related deaths. Compared to the numbers one week ago, Kansas saw a ...

6 years ago
Saline County Republicans will have a new party Chairwoman. Clarke Sanders announced on Friday afternoon at the Salina City/County Building that he is resigning as the Chairman of the Saline County Republican Party, a spot that he has filled since Oct. 2010. Filling his place as new Chair is Brenda Smith, who served as Vice-Chair previously. Sanders ...

6 years ago
More shells, more show. That's what organizers are planning for the 2020 edition of Skyfire over Salina. Dave Taggeman with Salina Ambucs tells KSAL News that the technology behind this fireworks display will make it the preeminent show in central Kansas.   [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/taggeman-1.mp3"][/audio]   The new electronic show will have music timed down to the millisecond to match the ...

6 years ago
Salina authorities are investigating two arson cases that appear to be related. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the Salina Fire Department and police crews were sent to the 700 block of N. 5th St. at midnight on Friday for a van that was parked on the street that was on fire. When fire ...

6 years ago
Salina Police have made an arrest in a drug exchange that turned bad on Wednesday, as well as an update on the status with the victim who was hit by a truck. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that authorities apprehended Koltton Glavin, 24, Beverley, Kan., for his alleged involvement in the Wednesday evening ...

6 years ago
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a stolen antique tractor. The crime is this weeks Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say between May 28th from 8:00 AM and May 29th at 4:43 PM, unknown persons stolen an antique tractor valued over $2000. The tractor was taken from a yard in ...

6 years ago
A couple of area lakes are under a watch for toxic blue green algae. State health officials  have  issued public health advisories for a couple of Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae. A watch continues for Marion County Lake in Marion County, and a watch has been issued for Kanopolis Reservoir in Ellsworth County. A watch means ...

6 years ago
One of the largest county fairs in the area has been cancelled. Officials announced Thursday evening that the Central Kansas Free Fair in Abilene will not be held this year due to COVID-19 concerns. Events cancelled include: Wild Bill Hickock Rodeo Demolition Derby Tractor Pull Parade Carnival Open Class Judging Other Entertainment Events Planned 4-H events are ...

6 years ago
This weekend could be the perfect time to do a little fishing. Anglers can fish without a Kansas fishing license at public waters this Saturday and Sunday, June 6th and 7th thanks to “Free Fishing Days.” Each year, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism designates one weekend when everyone can fish without a Kansas ...

6 years ago
A business which has been in Salina for 103 years is closing. The JC Penney store in Salina is among three in Kansas, and 154 across the country, which are closing. JC Penney announced back in May they were filing bankruptcy, and closing multiple stores. On Thursday the company made public more details, including a list ...

6 years ago
Saline County is down to one active COVID-19 case. According to the Saline County Health Department, they continue to actively monitor one case who is isolated at home.  The rest have met the criteria necessary to be considered recovered and have been released from daily monitoring and isolation. Overall, Saline County has had 30 positive COVID-19 cases ...