5 years ago
Several home improvement items are stolen from a Salina business by way of a fraudulent check. Salina Police Capt. Gary Hanus tells KSAL News that a pair of men entered Menards, 805 Virginia Ct., back on Feb. 28 and purchased a miscellaneous home repair or remodeling items. One of the individuals then wrote a check from "Owen's ...

5 years ago
Multiple area students have earned scholarships through the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. According to the organization, they have named 223 high school seniors from 59 Northwest Kansas schools as winners in its 46th annual scholarship competition. In selecting award winners, the Scholarship Committee considered proficiency in verbal and writing skills.  Other important factors are academic records, ...

5 years ago
The winners of Salina Presbyterian Manor's Art is Ageless competition have been selected. According to the organization, they recently hosted a come-and-go reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless juried competition. “We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Cathy Boos, marketing director. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the ...

5 years ago
Kansas Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop is stepping back from most of his legislative duties following his DUI arrest. The Wichita lawmaker says the assistant senate majority leader will take on most of his formal duties until the legal matter is resolved. Suellentrop, who was arrested earlier this week in Topeka, released a statement expressing his ...

5 years ago
Millions of taxpayers are being given more time to file tax returns. The IRS is pushing the federal tax filing deadline to mid-May. That's about a month later than the original deadline of April 15th. The new deadline will be May 17th. The agency was already behind on processing returns as it continues sending out a third ...

5 years ago
There are 7 new COVID cases in Saline County and no new deaths. According to the Saline County Health Department's dashboard, there have now been 6,024 total cases with 157 currently active. The total number of community members who have lost their lives to this deadly virus is 107. Salina Regional Health Center reports they currently have three ...

5 years ago
On Monday, March 22, the Kansas Department of Transportation will begin removing the Shawnee Road bridge over I-135 in McPherson County. The bridge, located about 10.5 miles north of U.S. 56, is being removed due to settlement of the bridge and geological issues in the area. During the first phase of removal, alternate lane closures will occur ...

5 years ago
In a little over a month from now the Saline County Demonstration Garden near Kenwood Cove will be a hub of green thumb activities. K-State Horticulturist Jason Graves tells KSAL News that a garden and plant sale will help raise funding for the Demo Garden on Saturday, May 1st when volunteers gather at Kenwood Hall and ...

5 years ago
Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday announced that the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) launched the Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA) program on Monday, March 15, providing rent, utility, and internet assistance to individuals and families financially impacted by COVID-19. “Keeping Kansans in their homes and businesses – and ensuring they have access to the high-speed internet ...

5 years ago
A business in Clay Center was destroyed by a fire late Tuesday into early Wednesday. WIBW TV reports first responders were called to the Clay Center Locker meat processing plant at around 11:30 Tuesday night. Firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading to nearby businesses, but the meat processing facility is a total loss. Senator Jerry ...

5 years ago
Seismic activity is continuing in the Wichita area. The Kansas Geological Survey says a magnitude two-point-three earthquake struck about 4:17 yesterday afternoon near Central and Webb Road. The quake was the ninth reported in the Wichita area this week. There have been no reports of injuries or damage related to the quakes.