4 years ago
The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in partnership with Saline County, Kansas, is assisting small businesses seeking capital in response to the negative economic impacts of COVID-19 from the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Small Business Grant Fund. The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation program offers grants of up to $25,000 to eligible ...

4 years ago
Another Dickinson County school district is going to online learning for the next couple of weeks. USD 473-Chapman announced on Tuesday that it is going to online learning beginning Friday, Sept. 25. However, unlike in Abilene, the Chapman district's new order is only for grades 6-12. All elementary students will continue in-person learning during the time. This ...

4 years ago
A motorcyclist is sent to the hospital after being involved in a wreck with a vehicle in southeast Salina. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the crash happened at the intersection of E. Magnolia Rd. and Markley Rd. at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday. A 2012 Jeep Wrangler was traveling east on Magnolia when it went ...

4 years ago
The Salina Police Department is among law enforcement agencies receiving a portion of $2,552,834 in Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants through the Department of Justice to support Kansas law enforcement. According to U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran's office, the JAG program provides states, tribes and local governments with resources to support a wide range of programs ...

4 years ago
The Greater Salina Community Foundation recently awarded over $18,000 to 7 charitable projects and organizations in Saline County. The following organizations received funding: Martin Luther King, Jr. Child Development Center, $5,000 to replace the fence at the center. USD 305, $5,000 to purchase food items for weekend food bags for children. Saline County Sheriff's Mounted Patrol ...

4 years ago
A fall afternoon of classic cars and rock music is coming to Salina this Saturday. All classic car enthusiasts are invited to the Crossroads Rock & Rod Show, presented by Holm Buick GMC / Holm Automotive Center, in the east parking lot of Tony's Pizza Events Center. According to the venue, classic cars, rat rods and customs ...

4 years ago
Saline County Commissioners received an update Tuesday on the local COVID-19 situation as part of the bi-weekly review of the mask mandate resolution. County Health Officer Jason Tiller said there has been an increase of 123 cases and 2 deaths since the last update.  Community spread is prevalent, with several of the new cases not ...

4 years ago
The Salina Area United Way's 2020-2021 campaign is off and running after the organization's hybrid-launch on Tuesday. The live-streamed event tagged as “Building Bridges: Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow” featured interviews with agency leaders who have not only felt the impact of a down economy, but the lift from some well timed financial grants. Elaine Edwards, Executive Director ...

4 years ago
A Wichita man who was caught in Salina following a robbery in Newton has pleaded guilty to federal charges. According to U.S. Attorney Stephen McCallister’s office, 25-year-old Jorge Correa,  pleaded guilty to one count of robbery. In his plea, Correa admitted that on Feb. 4, 2020, he and two co-defendants robbed the EZ Trip at 100 S. Main ...

4 years ago
The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has named 92 schools, including three in Salina,  as recipients of the 2019 Challenge Awards. According to USD 305 Cottonwood, Oakdale and Sunset elementary schools all received the honor. The awards recognize Kansas schools that are making a notable difference in student achievement despite facing significant challenges in ...

4 years ago
Three new COVID-19 case have been confirmed at three Salina elementary schools. According to USD 305’s COVID-19 incidents page, new case were confirmed Tuesday at Heusner, Stewart, and Meadowlark Ridge Elementary Schools. The cases at Stewart and Heusner are the first at those schools, while the case at Meadowlark is the third at that school. Overall, there ...