1 year ago
Salina public transportation will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. OCCK, Inc. Transportation, including Salina CityGo, 81 Connection, Regional Paratransit, GoAbilene, GoConcordia and KanConnect public transportation, will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2023 for Thanksgiving. CityGo service will resume on Black Friday, November 24, 2023, with hours of operation from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Peak routes ...

1 year ago
The Kansas Corporation Commission Tuesday morning approved a proposed settlement agreement in the Evergy rate case. According to the agency, The unanimous agreement, resolving all issues in the case, was submitted to the Commission on September 29 following negotiations between KCC staff, Evergy, the Citizens Utility Ratepayer Board, and a variety of groups representing commercial, educational, ...

1 year ago
A Salina man was arrested after he violated a protection order and allegedly tried to smother a woman with a pillow. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that 43-year-old Eli V. Gantenbein was taken into custody on Monday after officers were called to investigate a domestic disturbance at a home in the 1400 block of ...

1 year ago
The Smoky Hill Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums. According to the museum, accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public. The Smoky Hill Museum was initially accredited in 1997. All accredited museums must ...

1 year ago
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment  has issued a boil water advisory for the Saline County Rural Water District No. 2 public water supply system located in Saline County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water. Dispose of ...

1 year ago
The “Cowtown Santa Express” will return to the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad this coming holiday season, with the first train rides scheduled to begin this week on Wednesday. According to the organization, they are expanding the 2023 schedule to include more trains stocked with hot chocolate and cookies, holiday music and, of course, Santa himself.  ...

1 year ago
The holiday season is here, and the Salina Salvation Army is preparing and adjusting its programs to continue to serve those in need. The agency will be hosting their annual free Community Thanksgiving Dinner, along with G.L. Huyett, Applebees, and The Salina Country Club. Things will be different this year, though. According to the Salvation Army, they ...

1 year ago
A Salina man is in jail after authorities were sent to a home in the 100 block of S. Clark Street to investigate a domestic disturbance. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that 22-year-old Isaaq Davison was arrested on Saturday around 12:20am after an argument with his 22-year-old girlfriend became violent. Police allege that Davison hit ...

1 year ago
Police were sent to Salina Regional Health Center after a female patient allegedly assaulted a security officer. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that on Friday morning around 9am, 32-year-old Brittany Hansen of Abilene was taken into custody after she injured a security staff member. Police say Hansen had picked up an aluminum can that was ...

1 year ago
A public meeting is planned in Salina to discuss the Kansas River Reservoir Flood and Sediment Study being conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. According to the organization, the public comment period for the Kansas River Reservoir Flood and Sediment Study has been extended to December 29th. Officials are hosting public meetings for the Kansas ...

1 year ago
Police are investigating a vehicle burglary in the 200 block of S. 12th Street. Police report that sometime between 3am and 6am Friday, someone entered an unlocked 2001 Honda Accord and took a Glock-17 9mm handgun and $26 in cash. There are no known suspects. Two Salina drivers were transported to the hospital after a crash ...