4 years ago
The hospitals in Salina and Abilene are entering into an alliance in which Salina Regional Health Center will take over management of both. According to Salina Regional, Memorial Health System (MHS), in Abilene, and Salina Regional Health Center have agreed to enter into a strategic alliance in order to better serve the patients and families of ...

4 years ago
The State of Kansas is launching a web-based version of its driver's testing exam. According to the Kansas Department of Revenue's Division of Vehicles, the introduction of this testing service adds to the Department's expanding online services it provides. With KnowTo Drive Online, Kansans have the opportunity to take their written test from the comfort of ...

4 years ago
Saline County will end its mask ordinance in a week, on Tuesday of next week. County Commissioners voted 3 -2 Tuesday morning to end the ordinance. Saline County Health Officer Jason Tiller told commissioners the county has recorded 17 new COVID cases in the month of April, and no deaths. He said there are currently 37 ...

4 years ago
Some tough guys and gals are coming to the Tony's Pizza Event Center Friday night to settle some scores, but the fight's promoter Sam Kleinbeck is fighting to end veteran's suicide. Kleinbeck owns an MMA training center in Abilene and is bringing his passion for the full contact sport back to Salina's TPEC on April 9th. ...

4 years ago
A Lindsborg studio and museum will host poetry readings later this week and the public is invited to attend. Organizers says that the event is scheduled for Friday, April 9 at 6PM. There will be a poetry reading at the Red Barn Studio Museum, 212 S. Main St., Lindsborg, by Shannon Carriger and Lori Brack. Carriger is ...

4 years ago
Law enforcement are investigating after a truck is damaged in front of an east Salina residence. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a 2013 Chevy Silverado 1500 pickup sustained $4,500 worth damage from key marks being scratched down to the metal and partially burnt paper towels left in the gas tank fill tube ...

4 years ago
Emerging scholars are invited to submit a presentation abstract for consideration as a featured speaker during a D-Day commemorative symposium. According to the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, the Eisenhower, Roosevelt, and Truman Presidential Libraries are seeking to develop and establish an annual virtual symposium intended to create a new platform for emerging scholars. Scheduled the ...

4 years ago
Hundreds of acres are burned after a large wildfire breaks out in Rice County. Officials say the fire has burned more than 1,8oo acres, but has only damaged one outbuilding in the area of Avenue V, between the city of Sterling and the county line. The fire began Sunday, and crews were back on scene Monday working ...

4 years ago
A Salina educator has been honored. According to USD 305, the Coalition on Adult Basic Education  State Advocacy has named Donna Munsch, Salina Adult Education Center (SAEC) staff member, as the sole Kansas Fellow for 2021. Munsch’s Fellowship will focus on the development of leadership, advocacy skills, research capacity, and network of influence. She will engage in ...

4 years ago
There are four new COVID cases in Saline County and no new deaths. According to the Saline County Health Department, there have now been 6,085 total cases with 37 currently active. There have been no deaths since March 22nd. The total number of community members who have lost their lives to this deadly virus is 108. Salina Regional ...

4 years ago
A Salina man was transported to the hospital after a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon. According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, 65-year-old William Gibbons was riding a 1983 Honda Goldwing motorcycle westbound on K-140 Highway when he experienced a flat, front tire on the bike. He told deputies he was able slow down but then laid the ...