4 years ago
There has been 1 new COVID death in Saline County since Wednesday and 17 new COVID cases. According to the Saline County Health Department, there are currently 134 active cases in the community. Salina Regional Health Center reports that 17 patients require hospitalization related to COVID-19. There have been 207 COVID related deaths overall. The Saline County Health Department ...

4 years ago
The “Freedom Convoy” that roared across Canada will soon be roaring across the United States. A route through the Midwest and Kansas includes an overnight stop in Salina. According to the Facebook group Kansas Truckers for Freedom Convoy, after leaving Colorado the convoy will make stops in Salina, Junction City, Topeka, and the Kansas City area.  ...

4 years ago
A Chapman man wanted on numerous outstanding warrants was caught late Thursday night following a chase. According to the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, a deputy was conducting surveillance on 47-year-old Scott Leister's residence Thursday evening.  Shortly before 6:00 p.m. the deputy observed Leister leave the property and travel north on Oat Road in a 2006 Chevrolet ...

4 years ago
A Salina man has been arrested after refusing to stop for an officer in pursuit early Friday morning. Mason Barnes, 21, is facing possible charges that include, among others, interference with law enforcement, endangering a child, driving while suspended and many traffic violations. Salina Police Capt. Gary Hanus tells KSAL News that at 1:18 a.m., an officer ...

4 years ago
Salina Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect caught on camera in an attempted armed robbery. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on Tuesday, February 8th, at 11:03 PM officers were sent to the Pilot Travel Center at 1944 N. 9th street regarding an ...

4 years ago
Two suspects are behind bars in Concordia following Wednesday's police chase in north central Kansas. Local police say it all started shortly after noon when officers pulled over a pickup pulling a trailer. At some point during that confrontation, the vehicle took off, prompting officers to give chase. A suspect in the vehicle reportedly fired at police, ...

4 years ago
The Kansas Wesleyan University Music Department is getting a $500,000 donation. According to the school, Gus and Hannah Applequist are making a $500,000 donation to the KWU Power of AND Campaign. The gift is one of the early donations for phase two of the campaign, and it will be directed towards the university’s Music program. “Hannah and ...

4 years ago
Throughout the day on Thursday the Smoky Hill River Festival’s social media accounts announced multiple acts coming to the 46th annual Smoky Hill River Festival this June 9-12. According to the organization, featured on the stage and roving across shady Oakdale Park, Festival entertainment is a key part of this year’s epic arts party. “Entertainment this ...

4 years ago
Salina Public Schools are relaxing some COVID protocols beginning Monday, including masking requirements. According to USD 305, Salina Public Schools is beginning a Test to Know program and optional masking on Monday, February 21. USD 305’s Test to Know is a service to help students and staff know if it is safe to be at school. Students and ...

4 years ago
A Kansas college is studying the availability and accessibility of retail goods and services in small towns in portions of the state. The Kansas Small Business Development Center at Fort Hays State University is set to conduct a study on the availability and accessibility of retail goods and services in northwest and north central Kansas. According to ...

4 years ago
Crews continue to ready the new Saline County Jail site before steel framework can be added to the project. Authorities have been fine tuning the design and construction of how jail cells will look and work in the new facility by spending time in a plywood mockup version of the space. County Administrator Phillip Smith Hanes tells ...