4 years ago
The 2020 election is fast approaching and KSAL wrapped up the candidate's forum on the radio Thursday with an afternoon edition that featured two candidates running for a seat in the Kansas House to represent the the 71st District in Salina. Steven Howe, who is an instructor at Cornerstone Classical School in Salina and Jeff Zamrzla ...

4 years ago
Two Salina schools which had confirmed COVID-19 cases earlier this week each have a new case again Thursday. According to USD 305’s COVID-19 incidents page, there was a positive case at both Coronado Elementary School and at Heartland Early Education Center. Coronado also had a new case on Wednesday, as did Heartland on Tuesday. It is the ...

4 years ago
A rule which prevents utilities in Kansas from disconnecting service during the coldest months of the year goes into effect this weekend. The Cold Weather Rule begins Sunday. According to the Kansas Corporation Commission, the Cold Weather Rule helps ensure you will have electric, gas, and water service for your home during the winter. You must make ...

4 years ago
No arrests have yet been made in three unrelated incidents in Salina. Salina Police are investigating after a vehicle is vandalized at Menard's, 805 Virginia Ct. The vandalism occurred between 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday and the victim is a 21-year-old Salina man. He says his 2014 Honda Accord was vandalized with pink spray ...

4 years ago
Secondary students at Salina USD 305 schools will write a new chapter in the 2020 education story - heading back to the classroom five days a week for half-day sessions. USD 305 Superintendent Linn Exline tells KSAL News that  starting November 2nd the secondary hybrid model will change so that grade 6-12 students will be in ...

4 years ago
There are a couple of more confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Salina USD 305 schools. According to USD 305’s COVID-19 incidents page, there was a positive test at Coronado Elementary School on Wednesday and a positive test at Heartland Early Education Center on Tuesday. It is the 7th confirmed case at Heartland Early Education and 5th ...

4 years ago
Record numbers of advanced votes are being cast across the country, and across Kansas. Already more than 75 million Americans have cast their ballots. The Kansas Secretary of State's Office released voting numbers Wednesday. According to the agency, 504,682 ballots have been mailed. Of those ballots that were mailed, 318,050 ballots have been returned. There are another 195,416 ...

4 years ago
There are 35 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County. According to the Saline County Health Department, there have now been 1,122 total cases, with 156 cases currently active. There are 953 people who have recovered, and a total of 13 deaths. Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have 6 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The county dashboard has been ...

4 years ago
A Lyons man has been charged with attempted capital murder in connection with the October 16 incident that included the shooting of a police officer and a Lyons resident. According to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, he filed attempted capital murder charges against 40-year-old Adam Hrabik of Lyons. The incident took place in Lyons after an officer ...

4 years ago
A Junction City man has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison without the possibility of parole for 50 years for two counts of first degree felony murder. According to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, 35-year-old Dion Jamal Green, was sentenced Wednesday in Geary County District Court by District Judge Steven L. Hornbaker. Green pleaded ...

4 years ago
A Canadian man who was stopped on a Kansas Highway with 99 pounds of cocaine has pleaded guilty to federal charges. According to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister, 36-year-old Vincent Muller from Canada pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. In his plea, Muller admitted the Kansas Highway Patrol stopped his car on ...