4 years ago
As winter weather moves across the state and driving conditions deteriorate, Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers are out driving - communicating with other law enforcement and KDOT as well to assess the situation. Trooper Ben Gardner reminds drivers to buckle up, slow down and if you slide off the road or are in a crash to be ...

4 years ago
Burning trash spreads to two nearby sheds resulting in a fire and property loss in northwest Saline County. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that deputies and Rural Fire District No. 3 all responded to a structure fire on the property of 10798 W. Watkins Rd. at 7 p.m. Friday. Timothy Lecklider, 57, had been ...

4 years ago
A Salina man is arrested after being found inside of a stolen vehicle with drugs and a weapon on Saturday. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 31-year-old Arthur Strickland, Salina, is arrested on several charges after being found in a vehicle that was reported stolen out of Wichita. At 6:05 p.m. Saturday, an officer ...

4 years ago
The Salina Salvation Army's recently concluded Kettle Campaign surpassed its goal. According to Captain Lynn Lopez, because of a year of pandemic, the organization was cognizant that people are struggling to make ends meet. So, the goal was set to $107,554.00.  She said as usual Salina is an amazing place to live, because they reached $138,616.00. Along ...

4 years ago
Free rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites in Salina will soon be available. According to OCCK Transportation, they are hoping to help increase access to the COVID-19 vaccination by offering free rides to vaccination sites by the general public starting February 1st. A free one-day pass to CityGo or 81 Connection will be offered to each passenger that ...

4 years ago
The annual Fort Riley Economic Impact Summary, presenting the economic impact of Fort Riley on the Central Flint Hills Region and state of Kansas, is now available. According to the Army, this year the Summary showed that Fort Riley remains the largest regional employer and remains among the top employers for the state of Kansas. The ...

4 years ago
A  quick moving, powerful winter storm is expected to impact much of central and northern Kansas late Sunday night through Monday. According to the National Weather Service, a mix of ice and snow will begin, probably  after midnight. Northern Kansas is under a Winter Storm Warning, Central Kansas a Winter Storm Watch, and Southern Kansas a ...

4 years ago
On February 12, Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland kicks off the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie season, during a challenging time when many Girl Scouts are selling in creative, socially distant, and contact-free ways to keep themselves and their customers safe. Even in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, girls are adapting their sales methods to share ...

4 years ago
Salina’s free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program announces its new location and program changes from prior years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sponsored by Salina Area United Way, the VITA program has implemented processes designed to protect the health and safety of trained volunteers and clients. The new VITA location is the Salina Area United Way ...

4 years ago
The 2021 Agricultural Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) Week will be celebrated February 28-March 6.  The theme for the week will be “Driving Safety Home” and will highlight a different safety focus each day of the week that affect rural farms, families and communities. Monday – Farmer Roadway Safety Tuesday – Caretaker Support Wednesday – General Farmer Wellness ...

4 years ago
There are 70 new COVID-19 cases in Saline County, and no new deaths. According to the Saline County Health Department, the total number of positive cases has risen to 5,322, with 1,855 cases currently active. At least 3,381 people have recovered, and 86 people have died. Salina Regional Health Center reports they currently have 19 hospitalized COVID-19 ...