5 years ago
There are 19 new COVID cases in Saline County and no new deaths. The 19 new cases is the highest in over a month. According to the Saline County Health Department, there have now been 6,138 total cases with 52 cases currently active. There have been no deaths since March 22nd. The total number of community members ...

5 years ago
Police are asking for the public's help in locating a person who was caught on camera using a stolen credit card. The crime is this week's Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to police, on Tuesday of this week officers investigated usage of a stolen credit card on March 25th at two locations in Salina. ...

5 years ago
An effort is underway to get a couple of trails in Kansas designated as National Historic Trails. This week, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran introduced legislation to designate the Chisholm and Western cattle trails as National Historic Trails. U.S. Representative Ron Estes introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. The Chisholm Trail runs through Caldwell, Wichita, Abilene ...

5 years ago
The mass vaccination location in Salina will begin winding down after this week. According to the Saline County Health Department, due to vaccine being widely available in our community, this week will be the final week for first doses at the JC Penney vaccination site. Clinics for the boost doses will continue until mid-May to complete ...

5 years ago
Three guns are stolen and heavy damage is done to a west Salina hardware store. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the burglary alarm at Ace Hardware, 321 S. Broadway Blvd., was triggered at 6 a.m., Wednesday. Officers found that a window and glass door had been smashed out on the west side of ...

5 years ago
A pair of students from central Kansas are named to a junior class leadership group at K-State. The junior honorary at Kansas State University, Chimes, has selected members for the 2021-2022 academic year. Katie Brull, biology and mathematics major, Salina, and Maria Apel, psychology major, Lindsborg; are two of the 30 students inducted in to the group. Selection to ...

5 years ago
Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is again providing teenagers fascinated by drones with a fun learning opportunity this summer through the UAS Virtual Academy. From June 21-25, the campus is offering an online unmanned aircraft systems program for ages 14 to 17. The academy invites participants to explore the world of drones by learning foundational aviation skills, ...

5 years ago
U.S. Senator Dr. Roger Marshall delivered his first speech on the U.S. Senate floor Wednesday. The Senator's speech highlighted his upbringing and the Kansas values which he said will help lay the foundation for his priorities as a U.S. Senator. Excerpts of Senator Marshall’s Remarks: On the values that shaped Senator Marshall and that are laying the foundation ...

5 years ago
National Healthcare Decisions Day is observed annually on April 16. According to Saline Regional Health Center, the day is aimed at increasing the number of Americans who have completed an advance directive – also known as a living will. The hospital in Salina is commemorating the day by providing a free workbook called Five Wishes to ...

5 years ago
There are eight new COVID cases in Saline County and no new deaths. According to the Saline County Health Department, there have now been 6,119 total cases with 35 cases currently active. There have been no deaths since March 22nd. The total number of community members who have lost their lives to this deadly virus is 108. Salina ...

5 years ago
A pair of suspects are apprehended after leading authorities on a long vehicle pursuit that ended with drugs and a weapon being found in their possession. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 41-year-old Bradley Sparks, Salina, and 38-year-old Nicole Wolf, Salina, have been arrested on numerous drug related offenses on Wednesday morning. An officer ...