4 years ago
A trio of vaccination clinics are planned for three rural Saline County communities. According to Salina Family Healthcare, the Saline County Vaccination Collaboration is preparing three rural Saline County outreach clinics. Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination doses have been reserved for rural Saline County. Each clinic will offer the one dose COVID vaccination. Vaccinations will be given on ...

4 years ago
 OCCK Transportation is offering a new option for scheduling rides on services, including Regional Paratransit, City of Abilene, Med-A-Van, and the discounted taxi ride programs. According to the organization, riders are now able to use the online reservation form found under “Ride” on the website at www.salinacitygo.com to schedule rides for Regional Paratransit, City of Abilene, Med-A-Van, ...

4 years ago
A central Kansas woman is named to a state board that provides Kansans to equal access to government data on the internet. Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to Kansas state boards and commissions, and Lori Blake, Assaria, is named to the Information Network of Kansas Board. The Information Network of Kansas (INK) Board was created by ...

4 years ago
The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is wasting no time getting out this year’s fishing regulations summary, fishing atlas and fishing forecast. These three publications – available now in digital format at ksoutdoors.com – give anglers all the information they need to catch hand-sized bluegill to possible triple-digit pound blue catfish. Each ...

4 years ago
A woman is accused of setting fire to a house in Barton County. Deputies were called to a home near Olmitz, Kansas, on Monday night after 33-year-old Dietre Stevenson allegedly pulled a gun and threatened to kill someone. Stevenson then allegedly poured a flammable liquid on the home and set it on fire. She is facing charges ...

4 years ago
­ Kansas public schools will be required to offer full-time, in-person learning to all students. Governor Laura Kelly has signed a measure into law that she says is a testament to her administration's efforts to get people back to school and work. Kelly noted that all Kansas schools already offer on campus learning options, and she added ...

4 years ago
Severe weather rolled across Central Kansas late Tuesday into early Wednesday. Severe storms formed southwest of the Salina area, and moved northeast. The main threat was large hail and strong wind. According to the National Weather Service, hail up to the size of quarters was reported in Great Bend, Ellinwood, and Lyons. Smaller-sized hail was reported in multiple ...

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. ...