4 years ago
The Saline County Health Department is becoming overwhelmed dealing with COVID-19. Though because of Veteran's Day there will be no Wednesday report, the agency says it received over 50 new cases on Tuesday. "The Health Department is extremely overwhelmed with the number of new case investigations," said Saline County Health Officer Jason Tiller. “With the excessive ...

4 years ago
A missing Salina man has been found safe. The Salina Police Department reported that 68-year-old Knute Willison was located safe this morning in Topeka. The statewide silver alert has been canceled. - - - ORIGINAL: A statewide Silver Alert has been issued in an effort to help find a missing Salina man. According to Salina Police, the whereabouts of 68-year-old Knute ...

4 years ago
A rural Gypsum man that became stuck inside of his truck from an accident is sent to Salina Regional Health Center. Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander tells KSAL News that the accident occurred at the intersection of Woodward Rd. and Mentor Rd. at 12:50 p.m. Monday. Michael Jenson, 64, rural Gypsum, was driving a 1995 International Tractor ...

4 years ago
Meridian Media and Salina Downtown Inc. are teaming up this holiday season to help bolster sales for small businesses in the local community by putting cold hard cash in the hands of listeners. The Christmas Downtown Dash presented by Salina Downtown Inc. is a new promotion launched this year that will test the winners' speed, planning, ...

4 years ago
Cold blustery weather  did not deter a small group from gathering Tuesday morning to honor Salina’s town founders. Representatives from the Smoky Hill Museum and the City of Salina will gathered at Gypsum Hill Cemetery to honor town founders and other pioneers buried locally, many of whom are veterans. Salina Mayor Mike Hoppock shared remarks about town ...

4 years ago
While Abilene's Community Bible Church's annual Thanksgiving dinner will have a different feel this year due to COVID-19, the church will still be handing out free meals for anyone. Representatives with Community Bible Church in Abilene will still hold its annual community Thanksgiving dinner. However, due to COVID-19 precautions, the dinner this year will be carry ...

4 years ago
Veterans will be honored around the nation and here in Salina on Wednesday November 11th as citizens pause to remember the fallen and honor our veterans who served around the world. United States Air Force veteran Stan Britt joined in on the KSAL Morning News with a look at the ceremony scheduled to begin at 11am ...

4 years ago
The McPherson County Health Department has issued a mandate to put the county back to "Phase 2" of its reopening plan, due to an increased amount of COVID-19 cases in the county. In response to the alarming increase in new COVID-19 cases and the pressure put on local healthcare systems, McPherson County Health Department (MCHD) and ...

4 years ago
Clay County public offices will go into “lock down mode,” effective Thursday, Nov. 12. Clay County Commissioners made the decision Monday, along with issuing a mask mandate. Their vote followed news the county saw 55 new COVID-19 cases since Friday, including four deaths. The county has had 227 cases in all, with 117 still active. County ...

4 years ago
An entire class of students and teachers at an elementary school in the Chapman district must quarantine. Chapman USD 473 Superintendent of Schools, Jerry Hodson, has confirmed the third grade class at Blue Ridge Elementary School will be quarantined for a few days. The decision follows confirmed positive COVID-19 cases within the third grade class and ...

4 years ago
A Salina man is arrested after he allegedly battered and kidnapped his girlfriend inside of an apartment. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that Clarence Brown, 34, Salina, was arrested on Monday after he allegedly battered, strangled and kidnapped his girlfriend. SPD met with the victim at Salina Regional Health Center where she claims that ...