3 years ago
The Salina Regional Health Foundation’s Community Health Investment Program (CHIP) awarded 12 grants in 2021 totaling $252,927. According to the organization, funding for CHIP primarily comes from Salina Regional Health Center, which tithes a percentage of its operating margin each year to the Salina Regional Health Foundation. Funding priorities for CHIP primarily focus on children’s health, ...

3 years ago
A traffic stop involving a police K9 has led to the arrest of a Salina man. Troy Pryor, 48, is facing charges of possession of an opiate narcotic, driving while suspended and no drug tax stamp among others. Police Captain Gary Hanus tells KSAL News that an officer pulled Pryor over at 10:55 Wednesday night in the ...

3 years ago
Update (Dec. 30): Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that Richard Wilson died on Dec. 26 from his injuries caused by the rollover crash. Original story from Dec. 21: A Salina man has suffered significant injuries after a rollover accident Monday night. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that the crash happened around 5:30 yesterday. ...

3 years ago
We didn't have a white Christmas in Central Kansas, but we might have a white New Year, According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm watch is in effect from 12 AM Saturday through 1 AM Sunday.  A mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow will be possible in the watch area, with moderate snow ...

3 years ago
There have been three new COVID deaths in Saline County since Wednesday  and 196 new cases. According to the Saline County Health Department, Saline County hit a grim milestone this week marking more than 10,000 people in Saline County who have tested positive for COVID-19. There are currently 959 active cases in the community. Salina Regional Health ...

3 years ago
In honor of the more than 7,000 lives lost due to COVID-19, and the families they left behind, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags be lowered to half-staff throughout the state effective immediately to sundown Friday, December  31st. “It is with great sadness that I am ordering flags to half-staff for the seventh time since the ...

3 years ago
A Salina teen was taken to the hospital after being struck by a car in a crosswalk. According to Captain Paul Forrester the 17-year-old female suffered a broken wrist and abrasions on her left side after being hit by a car at the intersection of Schilling Road and Marcella Drive near the Casey's General Store. Police say ...

3 years ago
A Salina man was arrested in Concordia after allegedly stealing a truck from the hospital and driving it north. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 58-year-old Ricky Hall was taken into custody by police in Concordia early Wednesday morning. Authorities say Hall was pulled over for suspected DUI and officers contacted Salina Regional Health Center ...

3 years ago
Winter is coming. According to the National Weather Service, arctic air will invade the region on New Years Eve and Day. Rain will change over to a wintry mix and then snow late Friday night into Saturday. As of now, north-central Kansas will be more likely to see a changeover to all snow than south-central Kansas Friday ...

3 years ago
There is still time to make a tax deductible year end donation to the Salina Area United Way. According to the organization, you can cash in on the advantages of a tax-deductible gift and strengthen the community when you make a donation before the clock strikes midnight on December 31st. A gift to the Salina Area United ...

3 years ago
The CDC announced this week it is shortening the recommended time for isolation from 10 days for people with COVID-19 to 5 days, if asymptomatic, followed by 5 days of wearing a mask when around others. According to the Saline County Health Department, while they are aware of this change, they are bound by the state ...