5 years ago
An off duty Newton police officer was killed in a single vehicle ATV crash Wednesday. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 30-year-old Levi Minkevitch was driving a 2014 Can Am all terrain vehicle, driving in a ditch in rural Harvey County. He attempted to jump the ditch into an  adjacent field. Minkevitch lost control and rolled ...

5 years ago
OCCK Transportation is starting a new texting notification system to help passengers with closings, delays, and other service notifications. According to the organization, OCCKTransit Texts sends service notifications from OCCK’s general public transportation department via text message to passengers who opt in to the service. To subscribe: Text “start OCCKTransit” to 80123 Passengers will receive a confirmation of their ...

5 years ago
The Salina Regional Airport is among Kansas airports receiving a portion of over $10 million in federal funding earmarked to help them respond to and prepare for the impacts of COVID-19. According to U.S. Senator Roger Marshall's Office, more than 75 airports across Kansas received funding to allow them to continue to serve their communities. Salina ...

5 years ago
A new public health order limiting mass gatherings and restricting hours of operation for certain business has been issued and is slated to go into effect Feb. 22, when the current public health order is set to expire. According to the Saline County Health Department, after careful consideration, the new health order: increases the limit on ...

5 years ago
There are two new deaths and 34 new COVID-19 cases in Saline County. According to the Saline County Health Department, there have now been 5,855 total cases, with 1,179 cases currently active. There are now 104 people who have died. Salina Regional Health Center reports they currently have 9 patients hospitalized with the virus. The county dashboard has been updated ...

5 years ago
A voice that has been heard on KSAL Radio for 27 years has passed away. Longtime talk radio host Rush Limbaugh is dead. The 70-year-old passed away after a year-long battle with advanced lung cancer, a diagnosis he revealed was terminal just months ago. Limbaugh is widely considered one of the most influential media members of ...

5 years ago
A burglar smashes a car's window and then steals some property inside. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a 2019 Toyota Avalon, belonging to Julie Effenbeck, 54, Salina, was broken in to between 1:45 p.m. and 5 p.m., Tuesday. The vehicle was parked in the 100 block of S. Santa Fe Ave. during the ...

5 years ago
A Salina organization that has been opening its doors to keep those who have no place to go stay warm is stepping up its effort. The Salina Salvation Army has started an effort to "Blanket Salina With Love." The agency is asking for donations of new and gently used blankets, comforters, and mattress covers. The goal ...

5 years ago
A pair of men, originally from the Salina area, are honored by Kansas State University for professional success in their careers. Charles Wilson--an Abilene High School graduate--is named to the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering Hall of Fame. Wilson is one of only two inductees in to the Hall of Fame this year. Meanwhile, Mark ...

5 years ago
An elderly woman is found dead in Southwest Kansas in the area of the Cowley County Community of Dexter. The Cowley County Sheriff's Office and Arkansas City Fire-EMS were called early Tuesday morning after the victim had left her home without wearing appropriate winter clothing. The woman was found a short time later close to the ...

5 years ago
At least 5,500 people in Saline County have received a COVID vaccination. The Phase 2 population is still being vaccinated. According to the Saline County Health Department, senior citizens remain the priority Phase 2 population. Other Phase 2 populations currently being scheduled for their vaccinations include: K12 teachers and staff Childcare workers First responders Critical infrastructure workers Vaccine ...