4 years ago
The Salina Area United Way van delivered more than 2000 free children’s books across the community this summer. The organization used its Community Action Mobile Outreach (CAMO) van to get 2030 books to young readers during the five-week Raising Active Wild Readers (RAWR) program at four summer meal sites. Additionally, from June 22 to 26, 155 ...

4 years ago
Thomas Jefferson once said that delay is preferable to error. With that mindset at the forefront and after a three-month postponement, Kansas Wesleyan University held its 2020 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, August 15 at the Graves Family Sports Complex. The ceremony had been delayed since May due to COVID-19, but KWU was able to provide ...

4 years ago
The Salina Public Library has a new assistant director. According to the library, Amy Adams is the new assistant director. Currently the library’s Head of Community Engagement, she will be transitioning to her new role over the next two months. She will primarily be responsible for staff development, outreach and assisting with new initiatives. “Amy is a ...

4 years ago
A chase at a Kansas lake ended with a crash, a standoff, and a couple of arrests. According to the Ellsworth County Sheriff's Office, Thursday evening at approximately 7:41 they received a report of a male subject driving a motorcycle at excessive speeds in the south shore area at Kanopolis Lake.  A deputy responded to the ...

4 years ago
There are 10 new COVID-19 cases in Saline County. According to the Saline County Health Department, there have been a total of 404 cases, with 55 of them currently active. There have been 342 people who have recovered and 7 people who have died. Salina Regional Health Center last reported that they have 5 hospitalized COVID-19 residents ...

4 years ago
—Two winning artists in Salina Presbyterian Manor’s annual Art is Ageless® juried competition will be featured in the 2021 Art is Ageless calendar produced by PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica). More than 160 entries were received for this year’s masterpiece competition. The winners are featured in the Art is Ageless calendar with pull-out postcards and greeting ...

4 years ago
A Salina Central High School student-athlete has tested positive for COVID-19. USD 305 made the announcement on Friday afternoon and says that the football and weightlifting program at Central has been suspended as a result. The athletic areas and equipment around the school will all be sanitized. The school district continues to work with the county health ...

4 years ago
New cases of COVID-19 rose by just over 3,000 in the past week. The Kansas Department of Health & Environment says as of 9 a.m. Friday, that there are 33,885 confirmed cases in the state with 2,020 hospitalizations and 402 deaths since the pandemic started. Since last Friday, Aug. 7, Kansas has seen an increase in over ...

4 years ago
A pair of teenagers are arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a 1998 Toyota Corolla, belonging to 36-year-old Tyler Lind, Salina, was stolen between 10:30 p.m. Wednesday and 5:15 a.m. Thursday from the 400 block of State St. Lind says he left a spare key inside of ...

4 years ago
Kansas businesses will be able to apply for a second round of CARES Act money next week. Governor Laura Kelly announced yesterday that grant applications can be submitted starting at noon on August 19th. Over 130-million dollars will be sent out for financial relief and to help businesses who may see a rise in demand due to ...

4 years ago
Two Salina men are among the first 18 winners of a Chiefs Suite Experience promotion from the Kansas Lottery. According to the lottery, through the promotion eight players can win a Luxury Suite Experience and 10 players can win a Field Box Experience. This drawing is the first of three drawings. The Luxury Suite Experience prize includes ...