5 years ago
Concerns about a sluggish economy almost shot down Salina's fireworks show this year before it got off the ground. Dave Taggeman with Salina Ambucs tells KSAL News that a look at how small businesses have been hit hard - made organizers take a hard look at moving forward.   [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/skyfire-1.mp3"][/audio]   Taggeman added just before they were set to ...

5 years ago
Nearly 9,000 Kansans have contracted COVID-19 as of Friday. That's according to the Kansas Department of Health & Environment that says as of 9 a.m. Friday, 8,953 people have had COVID-19 across the state with 185 related deaths. While new cases come in, hospitalization and death rates across the state have been flat for nearly a month ...

5 years ago
Governor Laura Kelly says the second phase of the reopening of the state begins today, with gatherings of up to fifteen people allowed. All businesses except for swimming pools, nightclubs and bars can reopen. Indoor leisure businesses, such as bowling alleys, museums and theaters are also allowed to reopen. Kelly, a Democrat, and Arkansas's Republican Governor Asa ...

5 years ago
Two years ago, on May 22, 2018 at 4 p.m., things at Hale Library changed forever. The fire and the resulting damage from water and smoke impacted several sections of the library, including Historic Farrell Library and the Great Room. As a result, nearly 130 employees found themselves out of their regular workspace and into more ...

5 years ago
Kansas net farm income rose again in 2019, largely owing to government support payments meant to buffer the effect of trade disputes amid lackluster commodity prices, according to the annual summary by the Kansas Farm Management Association. Net farm income among KFMA members averaged $110,380 in 2019, up from $101,274 a year earlier and well above ...

5 years ago
The Friends of the River Foundation is taking their educational puppet show online, with help from a grant from the Greater Salina Community Foundation. To teach elementary school children about wildlife found on the Smoky Hill River, the Friends of the River Foundation uses puppets designed by Spartle Twee Puppet Factory for the Salina Arts and ...

5 years ago
Kansas’ 28 state parks, 63 state fishing lakes, and more than 100 wildlife areas remain open to the public and will be popular destinations over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. From camping and horseback riding, to boating and disc golf, there’s no shortage of fun to be had at Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and ...

5 years ago
Rolling Hills Zoo is ready to reopen, and despite the forecast of on and off rain through Memorial Day Weekend officials anticipate it to be busy. After closing back on March 18th due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the zoo is planning to reopen Friday. Officials say Rolling Hills will open with a three phase plan that ...

5 years ago
For the sixth day in a row Saline County does not have any new confirmed COVID-19 cases. According to the Saline County health Department, locally there are 28 cases.  Out of the total number of cases, two citizens continue to be actively monitored and isolated and there have been two deaths.  The rest have met the ...

5 years ago
Coming to a screen near you - it's the USD 305 Kindergarten Roundup for youngsters and their families. Superintendent Linn Exline tells KSAL News that parents should watch online for more information.   [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/linn-5-21.mp3"][/audio]   Exline encourages parents and guardians to call the district office with any additional questions and concerns at 785-309-4700. School and kindergarten readiness information will be ...

5 years ago
Salina Police identified and cited the driver who left the scene of an accident earlier this week. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester says that authorities identified the driver of the late 80s or early 90s Chevrolet Silverado as 16-year-old Zane Scott, Roxbury, Kan. Scott has been cited for failure to yield the right-of-way on a left hand ...