7 years ago
Minneapolis residents suffered from an internet/telephone/cable outage after someone stole a utility box and 200 feet of fiber optic cable. Sheriff Roger Soldan told KSAL News: Sunday night around 2 PM a utility box ($100) and 200 feet of fiber optic cable ($700) was stolen from 560 N. Ohio St. Eagle Communications estimates the loss to be $1,500 ...

7 years ago
As water levels at an area lake remain high the water release will be increased. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tells KSAL News tells KSAL News Kanopolis remains over 30 feet above multipurpose pool. They plan to increase the water release to 3,500 cubic feet per second on Monday. This will be the highest release ...

7 years ago
Hundreds of bicycle riders are pedaling across Kansas this week. The 45th annual "Biking Across Kansas" event began on Saturday. Biking Across Kansas is an annual, eight-day, bicycle tour across the state of Kansas. It promotes health and wellness through bicycling, the history and beauty of the Kansas landscape, and the warm hospitality of the Kansas ...

7 years ago
To honor the men and women of the “Big Red One” and its proud century long legacy, the 1st Infantry Division will host its annual Victory Week celebration this week  June 10-14 at Fort Riley. According to Fort Riley, soldiers participate in events of camaraderie and remembrance throughout the week. Members of the public are encouraged to ...

7 years ago
When it comes to filling-up at the pump, Americans are changing their perception of what they consider “too expensive.” AAA’s 2019 Gas Price survey found that 50 percent of consumers think paying $3/gallon is too high – an increase of 30-cents from last year when half of consumers reported $2.70 as too expensive. 2019’s price ...

7 years ago
The 2019 Smoky Hill River Festival is nearly here. Organizers say this year's festival offers a “Summertime Feast” of things to see and experience. Among the notable things to watch for at Festival 2019 are: Salina artists Katy England and Neil Ward designed the 2019 Festival Print and the Festival T-shirt, respectively. Check out England’s limited-edition ...

7 years ago
As crews this week begin to turn Oakdale Park into an artistic village for the 43rd Anniversary of the Smoky Hill River Festival, patrons will need to rush to area outlets to pick up their $10 festival button. Admission is by Festival button only-$10 in advance or $15 at the gate; good for all 3 1/2 ...

7 years ago
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Braden Stueve in Dickinson County reminds farmers and landowners that FSA is hosting an informational meeting regarding the 2019 County Committee Election process on June 12, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. at the Dickinson County FSA Office located at 328 NE 14th ST in Abilene. ...

7 years ago
Credit Union of America has opened a new branch at 582 S. Ohio St. in Salina, Kansas. The previous office at 1919 S. Ohio has closed. CUA first came to the Salina market in 2016. “Salina has welcomed us by demonstrating they want and need our services. It was time to bring CUA’s full-service offering to our ...

7 years ago
Expecting moms in Saline County have something to put on their calendars. The Saline County Community Baby Shower for Safe Sleep is set for Tuesday, June 11 at the Saline County 4-H building, 900 Greeley, Salina, at 6 p.m. This program will teach new and expecting moms and their support persons the safe sleep techniques, breast feeding ...

7 years ago
A man from Inman was transported to Salina Regional Health Center after a crash in his work truck that was carrying a tank of herbicide near Southeast of Saline School. According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, 75-year-old Kenneth Reh told deputies he fell asleep while he was driving a truck westbound in the 5800 block ...