4 years ago
The Kansas Department of Labor's new identity verification software system has blocked over one million fraudulent login attempts and BOT attacks since it went live on February 2nd. According to the agency, a fraudulent login is a criminal trying to access the KDOL software system to file a fraudulent claim. A BOT attack is the use ...

4 years ago
There are 5 new COVID deaths and 50 new cases of the virus in Saline County. According to the Saline County Health Department, there have now been 5,765 total cases with 1,303 of them currently active. There are now 100 people who have died. Salina Regional Health Center reports they currently have 16 patients who require hospitalization ...

4 years ago
The Smoky Hill River Festival will be held this year, but with one major change. It will be in September. According to Salina Arts and Humanities, after consultation with City of Salina staff and officials, they are rescheduling the Smoky Hill River Festival to Thursday to Sunday, September 2-5, 2021. ​Festival staff has taken this action to ensure ...

4 years ago
This month, Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed February as Black History Month and encouraged Kansans to reflect on the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development and strive to create a more inclusive, equitable Kansas. “Black History Month is an opportunity for all Kansans to celebrate our diverse ...

4 years ago
During this dangerously cold weather the Salina Salvation Army is opening its doors to anyone who needs a place to go to stay warm. According to the agency, their doors are open from 8a-6p to the homeless and all folks needing a place to be in these drastic temperatures. They can hang out in the dining ...

4 years ago
UPDATE: The Salina Police Department has enacted the Emergency Accident Reporting Plan is no longer in effect. . _ _ _ The Salina Police Department has enacted the Emergency Accident Reporting Plan on Monday morning. The “Emergency Accident Reporting Plan” has been implemented due to severe weather and/or hazardous driving conditions as the number of motor vehicle accidents ...

4 years ago
A pedestrian suffers non-life threatening injuries after he allegedly darted in to E. Magnolia Rd. in front of a vehicle. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester says that 28-year-old Julius Eaglefeather-Johnson, Salina, was hit by a car in the 700 block of E. Magnolia Rd. at 10:50 a.m. Thursday. Eaglefeather-Johnson was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening ...

4 years ago
Salina Police are asking the public's help in locating a female believed to have been in some type of medical distress and walking in the southeastern portion of Salina. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the woman is described as in her 20s-30s with dark hair, wearing a dark and light long sleeve ...

4 years ago
Slick roads appear to be the cause of an accident that lands a Salina man in the hospital after his car left the road and ran in to a power pole. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that the accident happened in the 1800 block of E. Old Highway 40, or just west of ...

4 years ago
Several hay bales are destroyed by fire in southeast Saline County and the Sheriff's office is investigating the cause of the fire as suspicious. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that emergency crews were sent to the 3700 block of S. Whitmore Rd. at 5:40 a.m. Saturday to the report of round hay bales ...

4 years ago
A special program featuring former first lady Mamie Eisenhower is planned this week at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. According to the organization, the next program in the Evenings at Ease series is Tuesday. It features guest speaker Mary Jean Eisenhower. Take a journey with Mary Jean Eisenhower into Mamie's World as she introduces us to ...