4 years ago
Did you feel it? Another earthquake shook Central Kansas early Wednesday. The U.S. Geological Survey says a small earthquake was centered in Southern Saline County. According to the agency a magnitude 4.0 earthquake was centered about 2.5 miles south /southwest of Gypsum. The earthquake happened Wednesday morning at 3:58. There were no immediate reports of damage. Earthquakes of this ...

4 years ago
A potentially historic wind event may occur on Wednesday afternoon, with very strong winds expected. Wind gusts may gust as high as 60 to 70 mph. Very strong and damaging wind, and wide widespread blowing dust are anticipated. According to the National Weather Service, a high wind warning has been issued for most of central Kansas, ...

4 years ago
With a Friday deadline looming, about 100 angels from the Salina Salvation Army's Angel Tree still have not been returned with gifts. All of the angels, nearly 400 of them, have been adopted. Now, volunteers are awaiting their return. Once gifts are purchased they need to be returned, with the angel. Each angel represents an area child ...

4 years ago
Salina Police are launching a new tool to help in reporting suspected fraud and identity theft. According to the agency, officers and detectives spend countless hours obtaining documents from both victims and banking facilities after a fraud and identity theft is taken.  These documents usually include banking and credit card information which can be easily obtained ...

4 years ago
A Salina healthcare organization is offering to administer  flu vaccinations at area businesses. According to Salina Family Healthcare Center, their outreach department is now bringing flu vaccinations directly to the workplace. They say its an opportunity for employers to keep their team health by offering on-site flu vaccinations. The new Outreach Department will come to a business ...

4 years ago
The Saline County Health Department is offering COVID vaccinations on Thursday. According to the agency, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccinations for first, second, or booster doses for persons 18 years or older, will be available at Saline County Health Department on Thursday, December 16 by appointment only. Call 785-826-6602 for an appointment. Please bring your COVID vaccination ...

4 years ago
Lack of communication and a misunderstanding of how the Salina Fire Department accounted for employees time off and compensation led to an audit earlier this year of the practice. Last month, Fire Chief Kevin Royse was placed on administrative leave, before he ultimately decided to resign from his post. Salina City Manager Mike Schrage appeared on ...

4 years ago
Four vehicles are missing an important part after recent thefts. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that Salina Tech reported four vehicles from the school's automotive workshop are missing their catalytic converters. It is believed the theft happened sometime in the last two weeks. The school does not have any video footage, and there are ...

4 years ago
A band named after a fire truck will heat up the stage in Salina. REO Speedwagon is coming to the Tony's Pizza Events Center. REO Speedwagon formed in 1967, developed a following in the 1970s, and had its biggest commercial success in the 1980s. REO Speedwagon has 13 top 40 hits and 19 top 100 hits. The ...

4 years ago
Record high temperatures, along with very strong and damaging wind  are forecast for most of Kansas Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service, a high wind warning has been issued for most of central Kansas, with a watch in place for parts of south and southeast Kansas. Gusts of 60 to 70 mph will be possible in ...

4 years ago
The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago disciplined the Rev. Robert Smith for his poor judgment as the CEO of the largest foster care provider in Kansas, requiring him to undergo ethics and fiduciary training. The church in August suspended Smith from functioning as a priest after conducting an independent investigation into allegations of his financial misconduct at ...