3 years ago
As we prepare to turn our clocks back an hour at 2 a.m. this Sunday, with the end of Daylight Saving Time, many may rejoice for the extra hour of sleep. However, AAA Kansas is reminding drivers to prepare for potential challenges, such as changes in sleep patterns that may increase chances of drowsy driving, ...

3 years ago
A COVID vaccination clinic specifically for children is planned in Salina this week. According to the Saline County Health Department, Salina Family Healthcare Center will be hosting a Pfizer pediatric vaccine event for children 5-11 years of age on Monday, November 8th from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. at their facility at 651 E. Prescott. If you would like ...

3 years ago
There have been 54  new COVID cases in Saline County since Wednesday and one new death. According to the Saline County Health Department there are currently 432 active cases of the virus in the community. Salina Regional Health Center reports they have 14 patients in the hospital battling the virus. Overall, 165 people have now died in Saline ...

3 years ago
Count Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and  Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt among those who do not a support imposing vaccine mandate on private businesses in the state. The Governor release the following statement. “Yesterday, I reviewed the new vaccine mandate from the Biden Administration. While I appreciate the intention to keep people safe, a goal I share, ...

3 years ago
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a burglar. The case is the this week's Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say a Salina resident reported a vehicle burglary possibly occurring in the 1200 block of E Woodland. He reported the theft occurred between 8:30 AM on October 12th and 5:30 PM ...

3 years ago
Young Eagle Day will introduce the joy of flying to youth this Saturday in Ellsworth. Pilot and volunteer with Smoky Hill EAA Larry Farmer tells KSAL News that youth from 8 to 17 years old will learn about pre-flight checks on the ground before they climb into the cockpit for a free ride in the sky. [audio ...

3 years ago
A man with several warrants out for his arrest in New Mexico is in custody after he was caught in Salina this week. Police were sent to the 800 block of Gypsum Ave. to search for a runaway juvenile from New Mexico. Officers made contact with a man in the backyard of the residence, and there ...

3 years ago
A couple of Salina residents have minor injuries after a two-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon. Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that around 4:20, a 2012 Honda Accord was backing out of its driveway in the 700 block of W. Ash when a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder collided with it. The 17-year-old female driver of the Accord and ...

3 years ago
A Kansas man has been found guilty on six criminal charges related to providing autopsy services in Wabaunsee County. According to theKansas Attorney General's Office, 42-year-old Shawn Parcells who has resided in Leawood and Topeka, was convicted after a three-day trial in Wabaunsee County District Court on three counts of felony theft and three misdemeanor counts ...

3 years ago
Dozens of Kansas sheriffs, including Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan,  are asking Governor Laura Kelly to take action amid what law-enforcement personnel are characterizing as 'crisis-level' conditions at Larned State Hospital. In a letter issued this week, the law-enforcement professionals alleged that the hospital "resists the admission of patients" and asks for a change of leadership ...

3 years ago
A statewide silver alert for Patricia Knafla has been canceled. The Wichita Police Department reports the 70-year-old was located safe. _ _ _   ORIGINAL: A statewide Silver Alert has been issued in an effort to find a missing elderly woman. The whereabouts of Patricia Knafla, 70, are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate her. ...