5 years ago
A long-term senior care facility in Salina will begin COVID-19 vaccinations Thursday. According to the organization, after months of being on the front lines in the battle against the virus, Salina Presbyterian Manor will begin the process of vaccinating residents and staff Thursday. “There’s no doubt the senior population has been hit hard by the virus, along ...

5 years ago
Flags across Kansas are flying at half-staff Thursday to honore those who have lost their lives to COVI-19 and their families. According to the Governor’s Office the state has surpassed 3,000 deaths due to COVID-19. In honor of the lives lost and the families they left behind, Governor Laura Kelly has directed that flags be lowered ...

5 years ago
The FBI is seeking information that will assist in identifying individuals who are actively instigating violence in Washington, D.C. The FBI is accepting tips and digital media depicting rioting and violence in the U.S. Capitol Building and surrounding area in Washington, D.C. The agency says if you have witnessed unlawful violent actions, we urge you to ...

5 years ago
Legislators in Washington DC who represent the Salina area and Central Kansas are responding, and admonishing the protestors who entered the U.S. Capitol. It started around 2 pm local time after thousands of supporters of President Trump stormed Congress during the vote to certify the 2020 election. Shots were fired and tear gas was used inside ...

5 years ago
There are three new COVID-19 deaths in Saline County and 158 new positive cases. According to the Saline County Health Department, there have been 4,638 total cases, with 1,857 cases currently active. At least 2,709 people have recovered, and now 72 people have died. Salina Regional Health Center reports they currently have 27 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The county ...

5 years ago
The results of the 2020 presidential election are set to be ratified today in Washington D.C.. Newly sworn in Senator Roger Marshall, Kansas has vowed to join a number of Republicans on Wednesday to contest the electoral college certification process. Senator Marshall tells KSAL News he's put plenty of time in contemplating his decision. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Marshall-1.mp3"][/audio]   Senator ...

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Salina Police pull over a Georgia man on the interstate and allegedly find him in possession of illegal narcotics on Tuesday morning. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that an officer stopped a 2014 Nissan Altima for speeding at milepost 253 on Interstate-70 at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday. During the traffic stop, SPD K-9 Bennie was ...

5 years ago
Area public transportation including Salina CityGo, Regional Paratransit, City of Abilene transportation, and 81 Connection, will run shortened hours on Monday, January 18th. On January 18th, CityGo buses will run from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with no peak routes running. Regional paratransit vehicles will run only essential trips. 81 Connection will run its normal schedule. The City of ...

5 years ago
A new exhibit is on display to begin the new year at the Salina Public Library. According to the organization, Artist L.H. Sven Johnson is now exhibiting in the virtual Gallery 708 at Salina Public Library. The exhibit “The Grammatical Heirs” will be on display at salinapubliclibrary.org/virtual until Jan. 31, 2021. It includes 14 mixed medium ...

5 years ago
The remains of a Kansas sailor who was killed nearly 80-years-ago during the attack on Pearl Harbor are coming home. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency says Navy Fireman 3rd Class William L. Barnett, 21, of Fort Scott, Kansas, killed during World War II, was accounted for on Sept. 14, 2020. Barnett was on the ship the USS ...

5 years ago
One of the last places to rent movies is closing its doors. Family Video says it will close 250 stores across the U.S. and Canada. Family Video, which opened in 1978, was once the largest video rental store in the Midwest.  It grew to 800 locations and lasted ten years longer than Blockbuster, Movie Gallery and ...