4 years ago
A vehicle is stolen from north Salina while the owner was waiting for it to warm up. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a 1999 Mercury Sable is stolen from the drive way of a home at 152 N. 8th St. at 3:55 a.m., Saturday. The victim had started the vehicle to allow it ...

4 years ago
A man and his dogs are able to escape without harm when their home near New Cambria goes up in flames. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that deputies and Rural Fire District No. 5 were sent to 3192 N. Weaver Rd.--a mile north of New Cambira--for a residential fire at 10:22 p.m. Monday. The ...

4 years ago
Kansas State University's Polytechnic Campus and Salina USD 305 have partnered to create the new Polytechnic Center for Applied Technology Studies. This academy provides an opportunity for eligible high school students to earn industry-recognized credentials, receive college credit for general education requirements and complete dual credits for an associate degree during high school. The PolyCATS Academy ...

4 years ago
Enrollment for 2021 health insurance has re-opened. According to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's Office, residents have access to a Special Enrollment Period to sign up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance plans between February 15, 2021 and May 15, 2021, in addition to Medicare and Medicaid benefits. The Special Enrollment Period was opened by a January ...

4 years ago
One South Central Kansas Lottery player woke up to a sweet surprise on Valentine’s Day after winning a $50,000 Powerball prize from the Saturday night drawing. According to the Kansas Lottery, the player’s ticket matched four numbers and the Powerball to win. The winning numbers on February 13, 2021, were 20 – 28 – 33 – ...

4 years ago
The Capitol Graduate Research Summit, annually held at the Kansas state capitol in Topeka, has been moved to a virtual program for 2021. The summit, in its 18th year, is an annual showcase of research conducted by graduate students from the Kansas Regents institutions. This year’s summit will be available online by Thursday, Feb. 18, for ...

4 years ago
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is issuing a State of Disaster Emergency due to the extreme cold impacting the state. The declaration was issued because natural gas providers have been put under stress due to increased demand. Kelly is urging residents to conserve energy in order to ensure a continued supply of natural gas and electricity and to ...

4 years ago
Forecast wind chills range from around 20 degrees below zero in southeast Kansas to around 35 degrees below zero in north central Kansas. At these values, frostbite can occur in 20-30 minutes on exposed skin. So avoid or limit your time outdoors and dress warmly. If traveling by car, make sure you have a blanket ...

4 years ago
Stakeholders in a local sports league love football - and family time as well. Arthur Fair and Tiandre Erving with Salina Kansas Flag Football (SKFF) are gearing up for the league's fifth season to begin in March. Newly named Commissioner, Arthur Fair tells KSAL News he got involved after owner Tiandre Erving asked for his help. [audio ...

4 years ago
The newest addition to the Kansas Wesleyan University campus will be dedicated this week. Accirding to KWU the Nursing Education  Center will be dedicated Friday, Feb. 19 with a special virtual ceremony. The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. and can be viewed at http://portal.stretchinternet.com/kwu. KWU administration and faculty, led by President Dr. Matt Thompson, will speak briefly ...

4 years ago
The history of Valentine's day is most credibly rooted in Rome during the third century. The city was under the rule of Emperor Claudius the second, who thrived on war. His troops, especially the men who were married, grew tired of the fighting and refused to continue. To keep from losing his army, Emperor Claudius ...