2 years ago
Grant funding is helping the Saline County Health Department revive a program which benefits new parents and their infant children. According to the health department, thanks to a generous $5,000 grant from the Greater Salina Community Foundation, they are able to reestablish "Incredible Years-Parents and Babies" program. "We are incredibly thankful to The Greater Salina Community Foundation ...

2 years ago
In a united effort to enhance safety, protect the environment, and promote responsible waste disposal practices, the City of Salina has partnered with Saline County. This cooperation is designed to encourage proper load securement among landfill users and includes a significant change in the landfill's tipping fee structure. This initiative took effect on January 1st. According ...

2 years ago
A construction project is altering traffic flow at a highly traveled intersection in South Salina. According to the City of Salina, on Wednesday, repairs started at the intersection of Schilling Road and 9th Street.  The concrete repair work will occur in the middle of the intersection such that the westbound lanes thru the intersection and all ...

2 years ago
Enrollment is open at the Aviation Innovation & Maintenance Center of Excellence at the Salina Regional Airport for their first cohort of students to begin classes on January 29th. According to the organization, the six-week pre-apprenticeship program is open to any individual, 16-years or older, who is interested in learning more about a career in aviation ...

2 years ago
The Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina later this month will be turned into what will temporarily be one of the  largest free dental clinics in the world. The Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation will host its annual “Kansas Mission of Mercy” free dental clinic on January 12th and January 13th. The Kansas Mission of Mercy is ...

2 years ago
The Salina Regional Health Foundation’s Community Health Investment Program (CHIP) awarded 18 grants in 2023 totaling $388,272.29. According to the organization, funding for CHIP primarily comes from Salina Regional Health Center, which tithes a percentage of its operating margin each year to the Salina Regional Health Foundation. Since the inception of CHIP in 1995, more than ...

2 years ago
The Saline County Commission declared January 2024 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and National Stalking Awareness Month, at Tuesday  morning's regular County Commission meeting. These proclamations, presented by the Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas (DVACK), shed light on critical issues affecting our community.   National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month Proclamation presented by ...

2 years ago
Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers were busy on roads and highways across the state over New Year’s Weekend. Among other things, troopers wrote 717 speeding tickets, including one to a motorist for driving 119 MPH in a 75 MPH zone on I-70 eastbound in Dickinson County. The total fine for the speeding violation is $513. Troopers also made ...

2 years ago
A Salina man was jailed after allegedly making a bomb threat during a Bingo game. According to Police Captain Jim Feldman, last Thursday evening, staff at the VFW located at 1108 W. Crawford encountered 43-year-old Larry G. Smith, Jr. inside the facility. He told them there was a bomb inside the building then left. It was determined ...

2 years ago
A Salina man is facing serious charges after he allegedly pistol whipped a woman he was living with. Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that around 10am Saturday morning, officers were sent to the 400 block of S. 9th Street to investigate a domestic dispute between a couple. Upon arrival, police found a 52-year-old female victim, bleeding ...

2 years ago
A new director will take over leadership of Salina Catholic Schools Love N’ Learn Early Childhood Center. According to the organization, Jessica Jacobs is the new director. Jacobs has spent the majority of her teaching career at St. Mary’s Grade School, having taught fourth grade, second grade, and kindergarten. She has also worked with children during their ...