3 years ago
The holiday season can be a great time for family and friends to gather, and Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said following proper food safety steps will keep uninvited guests – like foodborne bacteria – from joining the party. “The basics of cook, chill, clean and separate should guide your meal preparation, serving and ...

3 years ago
The Thanksgiving holiday is prompting the City of Salina to make some changes in it services. The Thanksgiving holiday schedule is as follows: No sanitation collection will take place Thursday, Nov. 23. Thursday and Friday collections will be delayed by one day. Regular collection will resume Monday, Nov. 27. The General Services office and Household Hazardous ...

3 years ago
Salina public transportation will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. OCCK, Inc. Transportation, including Salina CityGo, 81 Connection, Regional Paratransit, GoAbilene, GoConcordia and KanConnect public transportation, will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2023 for Thanksgiving. CityGo service will resume on Black Friday, November 24, 2023, with hours of operation from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Peak routes ...

3 years ago
The Kansas Corporation Commission Tuesday morning approved a proposed settlement agreement in the Evergy rate case. According to the agency, The unanimous agreement, resolving all issues in the case, was submitted to the Commission on September 29 following negotiations between KCC staff, Evergy, the Citizens Utility Ratepayer Board, and a variety of groups representing commercial, educational, ...

3 years ago
A Salina man was arrested after he violated a protection order and allegedly tried to smother a woman with a pillow. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that 43-year-old Eli V. Gantenbein was taken into custody on Monday after officers were called to investigate a domestic disturbance at a home in the 1400 block of ...

3 years ago
The Smoky Hill Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums. According to the museum, accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public. The Smoky Hill Museum was initially accredited in 1997. All accredited museums must ...

3 years ago
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment  has issued a boil water advisory for the Saline County Rural Water District No. 2 public water supply system located in Saline County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water. Dispose of ...

3 years ago
The “Cowtown Santa Express” will return to the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad this coming holiday season, with the first train rides scheduled to begin this week on Wednesday. According to the organization, they are expanding the 2023 schedule to include more trains stocked with hot chocolate and cookies, holiday music and, of course, Santa himself.  ...

3 years ago
The holiday season is here, and the Salina Salvation Army is preparing and adjusting its programs to continue to serve those in need. The agency will be hosting their annual free Community Thanksgiving Dinner, along with G.L. Huyett, Applebees, and The Salina Country Club. Things will be different this year, though. According to the Salvation Army, they ...

3 years ago
A Salina man is in jail after authorities were sent to a home in the 100 block of S. Clark Street to investigate a domestic disturbance. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that 22-year-old Isaaq Davison was arrested on Saturday around 12:20am after an argument with his 22-year-old girlfriend became violent. Police allege that Davison hit ...

3 years ago
Police were sent to Salina Regional Health Center after a female patient allegedly assaulted a security officer. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that on Friday morning around 9am, 32-year-old Brittany Hansen of Abilene was taken into custody after she injured a security staff member. Police say Hansen had picked up an aluminum can that was ...