3 years ago
A favorite part of the fall season for many is the changing color of the tree leaves, but have you ever wondered how this happens? “Specific pigments determine individual colors,” said Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham. “Foliage derives its normal green color from chlorophyll, the substance that captures the energy of the sun.” Chlorophyll is ...

3 years ago
A Salina man was killed in a three-vehicle crash on an Ellsworth County highway. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol 41-year-old Lance Martin of Salina was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Impala headed west on K156 Highway. The Impala  traveled across the center line and struck a 2012 Peterbilt semi on the edge of the shoulder on ...

3 years ago
The Salina Regional Health Center Service Auxiliary installed new officers at their annual membership brunch this month. According to the organization, the theme of this year’s program was "Volunteers the Heart of the Community." A welcome was given by President Emma Doherty.  Invocation was given by Pastor Delvin Strecker, St John's Lutheran church.  Musical entertainment was presented ...

3 years ago
A unique new opportunity to connect the local workforce and educators in Salina will soon take place. Salina USD 305 is planning an event called "Building Bridges", which will take place on November 11th at 5:15 p.m. at Salina High School South. According to the district, educators from USD 305 and representatives from local industries, businesses, ...

3 years ago
As the days get shorter and weather gets cooler, the breeding season for deer will begin. Traversing pastures, roadways, rivers and streams – male white-tailed and mule deer will begin a nearly month-long quest for suitable mates, stopping for very little, including motorists. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, commonly referred to as the “rut,” ...

3 years ago
The Salina Salvation Army is preparing for the holiday season. The agency says the holiday season is rapidly approaching and they are preparing and adjusting its programs to meet safe restrictions and guidelines for those in need. The organization's most visible part of the holidays is its Kettle Campaign, red kettles and bell ringers at multiple locations ...

3 years ago
Kansas will adopt the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) new recommendations around Moderna and J&J booster shots, following a similar announcement last month around the Pfizer-BioNTech (also known as Comirnaty) booster. Governor Laura Kelly has authorized all COVID-19 vaccine providers to begin administering the booster shots to all eligible Kansans immediately. After thorough review, the CDC now ...

3 years ago
There have been four new COVID deaths in Saline County since Wednesday and 70 new cases of the virus. According to the Saline County Health Department there are currently 246 active cases of the virus in the community. Salina Regional Health Center reports they have 16 patients in the hospital battling the virus. Overall, 161 people have now ...

3 years ago
A Kansas pandemic relief measure has provided rental, utility, and internet assistance to more than 9000 Kansas families. According to the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, the Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA) program has provided more than $51.9 million in relief funding to communities across the state. To date, KERA funds have supported 23,834 residents of 9,220 ...

3 years ago
Voters will be headed to the polls on November 2, making decisions about the City of Salina. They’ll also be choosing three USD 305 Board of Education members to make important decisions for the district. On Friday, the KSAL Candidate Forum hosted write-in candidate Chris Field in studio for some Q and A and conversations that matter ...

3 years ago
A Salina man was arrested after he got into an altercation with an officer. James Mallett III was charged with felony interference with law enforcement after the situation Thursday night around 9:50 in the 100 block of Baker Street. Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that an officer was aware of Mallett's existing warrant for a ...