5 years ago
A vehicle belonging to a Wichita victim is reported stolen from a south Salina residence. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the vehicle was stolen from 509 E. Wayne Ave. between 11:30 p.m. Thursday and 3 a.m. Friday. Taylor Rufenacht, 24, Wichita, owns the vehicle which is valued at $1,200. The victim says that ...

5 years ago
A Solomon man is arrested after he was allegedly in a fight with two victims before leading authorities on a vehicle pursuit. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that authorities arrested 33-year-old Evan Howie, Solomon, on Saturday afternoon. The incident started at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in the 1000 block of E. Iron Ave. where police ...

5 years ago
Salina USD 305 students are headed back to school today. The school year begins with a hybrid plan. Students are part of one of two groups, attending class on campus two days a week, switching and learning off-site for the remainder of the week. Before students enter the building they'll have temperature checks, wear masks and then ...

5 years ago
Salina Family Healthcare Center has achieved the significant milestone of accreditation by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES). Accreditation represents a high level of quality and service to the community, and the ability to better meet the needs of Medicare recipients and others affected by diabetes in the Salina area. “We are very ...

5 years ago
UPDATE: A second suspect being sought in connection with a high speed pursuit in which an officer was shot has been caught. Based on information that the KBI developed, KHP troopers were able to locate the vehicle the 36-year-old man was traveling in. Then, at approximately 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon near the I-70 East Topeka ...

5 years ago
The work of a Salina artist will highlighted at a Lindsborg art venue. Karla Prickett will be the Aritst-in-Residence at the Red Barn Studio September 1st through September 12th. “Since retirement, I have created a home studio and am enjoying the time and space to create. The Red Barn Studio is a most inspirational place to ...

5 years ago
Bachelor’s and master’s degree programs offered by Fort Hays State University’s FHSU Online continue to rank among the best in Kansas and the nation. Heading the list of top-10 rankings and recognitions were several recognizing FHSU programs in the College of Education. Fort Hays State was ranked No. 1 by Bestvalueschools.org, the organization noting how FHSU’s online ...

5 years ago
An educational opportunity focused on growing food for and in urban areas will be held Wednesdays in October this year. The 2020 Urban Food Systems Symposium will be online, with sessions planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT every Wednesday in October. The event typically draws community leaders, urban planners and growers, not-for-profit administrators and ...

5 years ago
There are 474 positive COVID-19 cases at the University of Kansas. According to the school the 474 positive results come from 21,719 test results, for a positivity rate of 2.18%. The school's sorority and fraternity life community has 270 positive individuals from a total of 2,698 individuals tested, for a positivity rate of 10.01%. The results include some ...

5 years ago
There are 10 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County. According to the Saline County Health Department, the total for the county is now 460, with 84 cases currently active.  There are 367  people who  have recovered, and a total of 9 deaths. Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have 5 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The Saline County ...

5 years ago
Two Salina organizations have been awarded nearly $100,000 in grants to provide services for victims of crime. According to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt's Office, the grants were awarded to support the following programs: Child Advocacy & Parenting Services, Inc., $32,500 to increase support of child abuse victims through increased advocacy. Child Advocacy & Parenting Services, ...