4 years ago
There have been 169 new COVID cases in Saline County since Friday and no new deaths. According to the Saline County Health Department, there are currently 2,461 active cases in the community. Salina Regional Health Center reports that 24 patients require hospitalization related to COVID-19. There have been 197 COVID related deaths overall. The Saline County Health Department is ...

4 years ago
Over $15,000 in Horizons Grant funding has been awared. The Salina Arts & Humanities Foundation has approved $15,725 in Horizons Grants for cultural organizations and local artists. The grants were juried and scored by professional panelists with expertise in the granting areas. According to the organization, Horizons Grants support initiatives that demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence ...

4 years ago
A Salina woman has been arrested after crashing her vehicle into the backyard of a residence Saturday night. Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that just after 11 p.m., officers were sent to 2058 Highland for reports of a vehicle that had crashed through a fence and into the backyard. Officers located an unoccupied 2004 ...

4 years ago
A Salina man reporting his stolen bike Sunday night was arrested after the discovery of existing warrants in his name. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the theft victim, 38-year-old Troy Helzer, reported he had a black and white electric bike parked at Clark and Walnut. He left the area for a few ...

4 years ago
The Chamber Orchestra of the Smoky Valley is planning its next concert. According to the organization, supported by Bethany College and the Lindsborg Arts Council, the chamber orchestra is an auditioned, regional ensemble of professional musicians that includes not only some Bethany faculty members, but players from Wichita, Salina, and Hutchinson as well. Seeking to educate and ...

4 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan will begin its annual Black History Month celebration with a gospel brunch. According to the school the brunch is planned for Saturday, Feb. 5 in Muir Gym on campus. The event gets underway at 10 a.m., and the community is encouraged to attend. A goodwill donation of $10 is requested, but KWU students can use ...

4 years ago
A large, green ogre will soon come to life in Salina. Salina South’s Performing Arts Department will present Shrek, the Musical this  Thursday, February 3rd at 7:00 pm, and Saturday, February 5th, at 2:00 & 7:00 pm in South High’s auditorium. According to the school, Shrek the Musical is a one-of-a-kind, hilarious fairy tale in which curses ...

4 years ago
Jon Armstrong always looks forward to Fort Hays State University’s Student Recognition Programs (SRPs). But he is especially anticipating getting back on the road for the annual Tiger Road Show this year.   Armstrong, director of Admissions at FHSU, will join 30 to 40 university personnel on the month-long, 12-city series that recognizes high school and transfer ...

4 years ago
Five seniors in the welding program at Salina Central High School welding competed in the Missouri Welding Institute’s (MWI) annual welding competition. Students from both South and Central attend the welding program located at Central. According to USD 305, eight other students attended as observers. “We went to MWI not only to compete but also to learn,” ...

4 years ago
Tips are being sought in a case in which shots were fired at an occupied home. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to Salina Police, on Wednesday, January 26th, at approximately 8:25 PM Officers were sent to the 3000 block of Castle Court in regard to multiple gunshots being ...

4 years ago
Bob Frederick decided last spring it was time for a career shift. He is sticking with the legal profession, but retired from the position of Chief Judge in Kansas’ 25th Judicial District in southwest Kansas. “I thoroughly enjoyed being a trial court judge, but the COVID ordeal has been such a stressor,” Frederick said. “I finally concluded ...