6 years ago
The Shawnee County Health Department is investigating several cases of COVID-19 linked to one or more group events that took place in May at Lake Perry. According to the agency, at least 10 people from multiple counties and two states who participated in the event(s) were confirmed as infected, and at least two additional people were ...

6 years ago
With one of the traditionally busiest weekends of the year approaching, Kansas State Parks, lakes, and wildlife areas are open. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism previously 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. Kansas ...

6 years ago
There will be an opportunity this Friday night to safely get out of the house, have some fun, and help out in the "Project Salina” effort. Rocking M Media partnered with Bennington State Bank  is going to be back in action, hosting another cruising event on Santa Fe. It will be a flashback to a by ...

6 years ago
There are many unanswered questions about COVID-19. A Kansas State University infectious disease scientist and collaborators are offering a possible research road map to find the answers. Jürgen A. Richt, the Regents distinguished professor at Kansas State University in the College of Veterinary Medicine, has co-authored a critical needs assessment for coronavirus-related research in companion animals ...

6 years ago
The Greater Salina Community Foundation recently awarded over $60,000 to assist Saline County organizations with their daily operations and long-term viability in response to COVID-19. The following 18 organizations received funding:  The Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas, $7,500 to help cover supplies, staff salaries, personal protective equipment and software to maintain operations remotely. Salina Montessori School, $5,000 ...

6 years ago
A senior at Salina Central High School is the recipient of a unique local.  Jacqui Dyson has been awarded the 2019-2020 Cash Hollistah Scholarship. Dyson is an emerging poet who participates in the Xcel After-School program, and volunteers at the Salina Emergency Food Bank and the Ashby Ash House. Dyson will be attending Emporia State University ...

6 years ago
Students at Fort Hays State University were supposed to walk across the stage and graduate this weekend. Though that won't happen, at least right now, the school is planning to honor its spring graduates. According to FHSU,  disruptions caused this spring by the COVID-19 pandemic have driven universities across the nation to find new ways to ...

6 years ago
Saline County has its 28th COVID-19 case. According to the Saline County Health Department, the case Involves a male in his 30s associated with a close contact who is isolated. Saline County has had 28 cases.  Out of the total number of cases, four citizens continue to be actively monitored and isolated and there have been two deaths.  ...

6 years ago
Kansas continues to see a rise in COVID-19 cases. According to the Kansas Department of Health & Environment, the latest information was released at 9 a.m. Friday and there are now 7,886 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 172 related deaths. Meanwhile, of the positive cases, less than 10% of those infected have needed hospitalization. Of the 172 deaths, ...

6 years ago
Kansas State University is announcing a second round of emergency furloughs from multiple areas of the university. A total of 58 employees will be furloughed. Affected areas include the College of Health and Human Sciences, the College of Veterinary Medicine and Parking Services. The furloughs will occur in June and July. "These emergency furloughs are an ...

6 years ago
A Salina woman has her stolen vehicle returned to her residence, however, she is now missing a computer that was inside of the car prior to the theft. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a 2013 Nissan Altima belonging to Raelynne Curtis, 36, Salina, was stolen between 3 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. Thursday ...