5 years ago
The 2020 People's Choice Award winner is a sculpture by a Salina man who loved motorcycles and working with his hands. Artist, Sunny Corbett of Salina passed away shortly after he completed the shiny rider aboard the scrap metal chopper. His boss at Pestinger Heating & Air suggested he enter the piece into the Salina Downtown ...

5 years ago
Salina Area Technical College is expanding opportunites for a wide range of students to continune their education, or to get their start. Beginning in March, Salina Tech will kick off two online courses that condense a 16-week class down to just 8-weeks. Stanton Gartin, Vice President of Instruction tells KSAL News that high school students or ...

5 years ago
UPDATE: Appointment scheduling is closed at this time. In less than 30 minutes, 900 people secured appointments for their first COVID-19 vaccine. Appointment scheduling will re-open as vaccine supply becomes available. - - - Saline County is preparing to begin Phase 2 vaccinations, and a website is now online for those 65 and older to schedule an appointment. At this time, ...

5 years ago
The State Conservation Commission will hold its regular meeting on Monday, February 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. using a virtual attendance format. The agenda will include a discussion of long-term planning objectives as well as updates on funding and technical assistance opportunities. The SCC consists of five elected commissioners; two ex officers members representing the Kansas ...

5 years ago
The Saline County public health order limiting mass gatherings and restricting hours of operation for certain businesses which was set to expire this Sunday will renew for 28 days. According to the Saline County Health Department, this extension will end at 11:59 p.m. on February 21, 2021. “We understand that this places a hardship upon our businesses ...

5 years ago
Health officials in Saline County are preparing to ramp up vaccine distribution as Governor Laura Kelly unveils her plan for the state to enter Phase 2 of the mission. Saline County Health Officer Jason Tiller tells KSAL News that the former JC Penny store in the Central Mall is now up and running as a centralized ...

5 years ago
A two vehicle collision in south Salina results in minor injuries for one driver and citations for both drivers. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a 2007 Mercedes Benz, driven by 25-year-old Anthony Williams, Salina, was traveling northbound on S. 9th St. and waiting to turn when it was struck from behind by ...

5 years ago
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly Thursday announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce has established an opportunity for the public to learn more about the Office of Broadband Development’s Broadband Acceleration Grant program and provide input on grant requests proposed for communities across Kansas. The goal is to gather public input regarding the grant applications and associated ...

5 years ago
Kansas is moving to Phase 2 of its 5 Phase COVID-19 vaccination plan. According to Governor Laura Kelly's office, she will announce Thursday the statewide move to Phase 2 of Kansas’ COVID-19 vaccination plan. With this move, all those aged 65+, those in eligible congregate settings, and all high-contact critical workers will now be prioritized for ...

5 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan University is honoring one of its most distinguished alumni with its latest announcement, the launch of the Dr. Rebecca Chopp Transfer Scholarship Competition. The competition will be an annual event, held in March, for students who have completed at least 24 hours of transfer-eligible coursework with at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA. It is ...

5 years ago
Comic Con is coming back. Salina’s popular Comic Con will return this summer. According to the Tony's Pizza Events Center, the popular event is scheduled to return on July 10th and 11th. Vendors will be on hand for attendees who want to buy, sell, and trade comic books, toys and pop culture memorabilia. Also returning is the ...