5 years ago
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is recommending continuity of operations for licensed child care facilities at this time (centers, preschools, day care homes and school age programs). Child care facilities may accept new enrollees in accordance with the terms of their license. However, depending on the unique and changing situations of each ...

5 years ago
The Salina Area United Way is offering help as the COVID-19 Coronavirus continues to spread across the country, and Kansas. According to the agency,  they determined to provide continued high-quality support and service to our community during this unique circumstance.  This crisis is affecting everyone, especially those areas involving their core pillars of health, education, and ...

5 years ago
The pandemic that is COVID-19 has changed much of what we do on a day-to-day basis in a little more than a week's time. This impact has had a far sweeping consequence to many businesses around the world--and of course--here in Salina. One of the businesses that has already seen numerous changes is the Salina Area Chamber ...

5 years ago
While traditional schooling is out for all kids around the state of Kansas, that hasn’t stopped USD 305 from ensuring that youth will learn from home on a full stomach. USD 305 Salina says that it will be offering free “grab-and-go” meals for all children between the ages of one and 18 this week, March 23-27. There ...

5 years ago
Amid COVID-19 concerns public transportation in the Salina area is changing beginning this week. According to OCCK, Inc. Transportation they are adjusting service levels for CityGo, 81 Connection, Regional Paratransit and City of Abilene public transportation beginning Monday and continuing until further notice. Beginning Monday CityGo buses will only run from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with ...

5 years ago
Kansas State Parks, lakes, and wildlife areas are one thing not closing during the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism they developed a plan to keep Kansas’ 28 state parks, 63 state fishing lakes, and more than 100 wildlife areas open to the public during the COVID-19 crisis. In ...

5 years ago
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced has signed a couple of executive orders as part of  "ongoing efforts to protect Kansans’ health and safety during the current COVID-19, or coronavirus, pandemic." According to the Governor's office, to help prepare our healthcare system for an influx of patients caused by the COVID-19 virus and to ensure that Kansans ...

5 years ago
Government officials are trying to squelch multiple rumors which have been circulating. The purpose of a FEMA page (https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus-rumor-control) is to help the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. FEMA says rumors can easily circulate within communities during a crisis. You can stay informed with an updated myth vs. ...

5 years ago
Beware of scammers trying to take advantage of circumstances surrounding the  global pandemic. U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister of the District of Kansas is urging the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) hotline (1-866-720-5721) or to the NCDF e-mail address disaster@leo.gov. In coordination with ...

5 years ago
Salina City Parks are still open, but those using them are advised to do so with caution. According to the city, although parks remain open for outdoor activities and exercise, users are advised to avoid contact with common surfaces, playground equipment, and benches. Plastic is used extensively within City of Salina playgrounds and COVID-19 can live up ...

5 years ago
The Stiefel Theatre in Salina has postponed multiple shows, and has already rescheduled many of them. Here is an update on dates of shows: Salina Symphony Rodgers and Hammerstein - May 31 Collective Soul - June 5 Red White & Brews - June 27 (more information coming soon) Diamond Rio - August 7 Michael Franti & ...