5 years ago
Patrons are returning to Salina's Public Library this week to walk through the aisles, check out materials and spend research time on the computers. The facility opened up on Monday with COVID-19 safety measures in place after health concerns closed the library back in late November. Library Director Melanie Hedgespeth tells KSAL News that they continue to ...

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A Kansas City area man is under arrest in connection with the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. FBI agents apprehended Ryan Keith Ashlock of Gardner, Kansas, yesterday without incident. Ashlock was booked on federal charges including conspiracy, obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder, obstruction of justice, and knowingly entering or remaining in any ...

5 years ago
A University of Kansas student is facing federal charges for her role in Nigerian fraud schemes that targeted victims across the United States. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 23-year-old  Oyindamola Akinrinola of Lawrence has pleaded guilty in federal court for her role “Akinrinola and her co-conspirator in Nigeria victimized individuals, several elderly, through a variety of ...

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An uptick in gunnery training at Fort Riley will continue into and through the spring as both the 1st and 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Teams take to the field to hone their live-fire skills. This has led to an increase in noticeable noise levels in the surrounding communities. According to the Army, currently, 1st Armored Brigade ...

5 years ago
Spring semester at the K-State Polytechnic Campus in Salina is looking bright. Enrollment is trending higher again for the fourth year in a row, with spring 2021 enrollment up 5% and student credit hours up 9% over spring 2020, an impressive feat during the pandemic. “It’s important during challenging times to focus on what we can ...

5 years ago
There is one new COVID death and 22 new positive cases in Saline County. According to the Saline County Health Department,  there have been 5,902 total cases with 758 cases currently active. There are now 105 people who have died. Salina Regional Health Center reports they currently have eight patients who require hospitalization for COVID-19. The county dashboard ...

5 years ago
Salina Police continue to investigate after an independent contractor is arrested on suspicion of committing frauds and forgeries. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that SPD has arrested 42-year-old William Tarpein, Salina. Tarpein worked on jobs for Kape Roofing, 315 W. Pacific, as an independent contractor. As part of the job, Tarpein would visit potential ...

5 years ago
A new presidential administration in Washington D.C. has business leaders wondering what changes to expect in the years ahead. Syndeo, a Wichita-based outsourced human resources provider, is sponsoring a Zoom event this week for HR professionals. Zoom link is:     <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yJbnfS5vSUuix5YWlfn5Zg> Join Director of Human Resources Connor Cross and Director of Sales Mike Metz for a webinar ...

5 years ago
Saturday afternoon's power outage, that effected much of Salina, caused an accident that left a Salina woman with minor injury. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the accident happened at the intersection of E. Crawford St. and S. Front St. at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. The power had gone out in that part of the ...

5 years ago
Numerous people involved in a two car collision east of Salina require medical treatment. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that the crash happened at the intersection of Old Highway 40 and N. Marymount Rd. at 7 a.m., Saturday. Roger Mattison, 68, Salina, was traveling north on Marymount, when he failed to yield at a ...

5 years ago
While sitting inside Kansas Wesleyan University’s Pioneer Hall as she pursued a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, it was not uncommon for a student to tap Kelly Hopkins ’15 on the shoulder and say, “You’re a mom. Do you have any Tylenol?” Hopkins, who is the current KWU Social Work Program Director, was a non-traditional student and ...