4 years ago
The Salina Area United Way is partnering with Meridian Media to bring the 1st ever Jingle-Thon event. This Thursday, December 10th from 7am to 7pm at the Salina Area United Way Office, 113 N 7th St., Suite 201, Santa will be dropping by for the day.  The Salina community is invited to drop off their letters ...

4 years ago
There have been 8 new deaths and 166 new COVID-19 cases in Saline County since Monday. According to the Saline County Health Department, there have been 3,087 total cases. with 1,115 currently active. There are 1,930 people who have recovered, and now 42 people have died. Salina Regional Health Center reports they currently have 31 hospitalized COVID-19 ...

4 years ago
The Salina Salvation was blessed this week with the donation of a gold coin to its Kettle Campaign fund raising effort. Captain Lynn Lopez tells KSAL News it all started Tuesday when she received a phone call from a gentleman from Ryan Roofing who was interested in making a donation. He asked several questions about how ...

4 years ago
On December 8, 2020 KSHSAA Board of Directors revised their fan attendance guidance. Effective Thursday, December 10 through January 28, 2021, interscholastic activities will allow for attendance of up to two parents/guardians per participant(s) family as allowed by local board of education or health department restrictions. As a result of this decision, USD 305 will adopt ...

4 years ago
A Saline County resident has just claimed an instant ticket prize of $250,000. The player, who wished to remain anonymous, won the prize on the Kansas Lottery’s $30 Premier Cash game. According to the lottery, the winner described the huge win as “truly a blessing” and a “life changing event.” After “experiencing the shock of scratching ...

4 years ago
COVID-19 clusters show no signs of decreasing across Central Kansas. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, in its latest list of COVID-19 exposure locations, indicates there are three clusters at Salina long term care facilities, and one at a group living facility.   There are clusters at five long term car facilities in McPherson County.   There are currently ...

4 years ago
A man from McPherson County was charged in federal court with sexually exploiting a 15-year-old victim. According to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister, 68-year-old Loren Olson of Marquette is charged with one count of producing child pornography and one count of the sex trafficking of a minor. A criminal complaint filed in federal court alleges Olson came to ...

4 years ago
The holidays are a time when many families deck the halls with lights and special decorations. But the winter holiday season also brings an increased risk of home fires and other injuries.  Safe Kids Kansas and the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) remind families to take a few extra precautions and make safety a tradition ...

4 years ago
A gun is stolen from an unlocked vehicle in west Salina. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a Ruger LC9S .9mm handgun was stolen from a truck in the 1600 block of Redwood Dr. in Salina. The victim, Jeremy Alvord, 44, Salina, believes that someone had rummaged through two of his vehicles, as well ...

4 years ago
Smoky Hills PBS is hosting a contest for kids. The Bunker Hill TV station says its annual PBS KIDS Writers Contest is designed to promote the advancement of children’s literacy skills through hands-on, active learning.  The Contest empowers children in grades K-3 to celebrate creativity and build literacy skills by writing and illustrating their very own ...

4 years ago
COVID-19 won't stop Salina public transportation from hosting a Holiday Give & Go charitable campaign again this year. OCCK Transportation is planning the 2020 Holiday Give & Go charitable campaign today. This year’s theme is  “Stuff the Bus”. According to the organization, the 2020 Holiday Give & Go campaign is a community fundraiser that will look a ...