4 years ago
Millions of taxpayers are being given more time to file tax returns. The IRS is pushing the federal tax filing deadline to mid-May. That's about a month later than the original deadline of April 15th. The new deadline will be May 17th. The agency was already behind on processing returns as it continues sending out a third ...

4 years ago
There are 7 new COVID cases in Saline County and no new deaths. According to the Saline County Health Department's dashboard, there have now been 6,024 total cases with 157 currently active. The total number of community members who have lost their lives to this deadly virus is 107. Salina Regional Health Center reports they currently have three ...

4 years ago
On Monday, March 22, the Kansas Department of Transportation will begin removing the Shawnee Road bridge over I-135 in McPherson County. The bridge, located about 10.5 miles north of U.S. 56, is being removed due to settlement of the bridge and geological issues in the area. During the first phase of removal, alternate lane closures will occur ...

4 years ago
In a little over a month from now the Saline County Demonstration Garden near Kenwood Cove will be a hub of green thumb activities. K-State Horticulturist Jason Graves tells KSAL News that a garden and plant sale will help raise funding for the Demo Garden on Saturday, May 1st when volunteers gather at Kenwood Hall and ...

4 years ago
Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday announced that the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) launched the Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA) program on Monday, March 15, providing rent, utility, and internet assistance to individuals and families financially impacted by COVID-19. “Keeping Kansans in their homes and businesses – and ensuring they have access to the high-speed internet ...

4 years ago
A business in Clay Center was destroyed by a fire late Tuesday into early Wednesday. WIBW TV reports first responders were called to the Clay Center Locker meat processing plant at around 11:30 Tuesday night. Firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading to nearby businesses, but the meat processing facility is a total loss. Senator Jerry ...

4 years ago
Seismic activity is continuing in the Wichita area. The Kansas Geological Survey says a magnitude two-point-three earthquake struck about 4:17 yesterday afternoon near Central and Webb Road. The quake was the ninth reported in the Wichita area this week. There have been no reports of injuries or damage related to the quakes.

4 years ago
A Kansas lawmaker from Wichita is under arrest. Kansas Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop was arrested yesterday and booked for DUI and fleeing law enforcement. The "Kansas City Star" reports that Suellentrop is accused of driving the wrong way on Interstate-70 in Topeka and leading Capitol Police on a brief pursuit. Suellentrop appeared in Shawnee County District ...

4 years ago
Two more people on the March list of Salina's Most Wanted have been caught. The new list went online back on March 6th. Since that time, six of the 24 people on the list have been arrested. According to the Salina County Sheriff's Office, the latest arrests include: Ann Dillard  - Felony FTA Theft / Deprivation of Property ...

4 years ago
Invasive zebra mussels have been found in "moss balls,” an aquarium plant product sold through aquarium, pet and plant supply stores. Zebra mussels may be attached to or contained within the fibers of the moss balls which can then be transported and released into aquaria or other locations. Zebra mussels – a highly-destructive invasive species ...

4 years ago
State officials are recommending easing some visitor restrictions at Kansas nursing facilities Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Secretary Laura Howard this week revised recommendations for nursing facilities to expand visitation in response to significant reductions in COVID-19 infections and transmission resulting from ongoing infection control practices, and high vaccination ...