5 years ago
In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kansas Wesleyan University’s enrollment is at its highest point since 2011. The university released its official fall enrollment numbers Wednesday, in conjunction with the 20th Day of the semester. KWU’s enrollment for the term is 803 students, an increase of more than 12% and the highest figure since fall 2011. ...

5 years ago
A bare knuckle fighting event is coming to Salina. The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship organization (BKFC)  presents BKFC-13 on Saturday, October 10th at the Tony’s Pizza Event Center. The event will also be broadcast live exclusively on the Bare Knuckle TV App. “We’re thrilled to bring BKFC to Kansas for the first time on October 10,” said Dave Feldman, ...

5 years ago
There are 17 new COVID-19 cases in Saline County since Friday. According to the Saline County Health Department there have now been a total of  539 cases, with 86 cases currently active. There are 444 people who  have recovered, and a total of 9 deaths. Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have 5 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. According ...

5 years ago
A student at a Salina school is a semifinalist for a prestigious scholarship. According to USD 305 Spencer Angell, a senior at Central High School, was named Semifinalist for the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. Angell will have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships. Over 1.5 million juniors in about ...

5 years ago
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kenwood Cove water park in Salina was closed for the 2020 season. However, preparations are being made for 2021. According to the City of Salina, during the month of September there will be maintenance and repair activity around the park as employees test and inspect the operation of the systems. Staff will partially ...

5 years ago
A Yamaha motorcycle is stolen from in front of a Salina residence. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 30-year-old Shomar Bartley, Salina, parked his 2017 Yamaha YRF-R3 motorcycle in the street in the 500 block of E. Bond St. at 10:30 p.m. Monday. The man had a visitor at his home whom noticed that ...

5 years ago
Students, teachers, and staff at a school in Abilene are mourning the loss of a classmate. According to the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, 7-year-old Cecilia Graf was struck by a car while trying to board a school bus in the 1100 block of 2200 Avenue east of Abilene. The bus was stopped facing west, and early signs ...

5 years ago
The Salina Symphony announces five finalists for the position of Music Director and Conductor. A search committee composed of board members, musicians and staff began a national search in January with more than 100 initial applicants. Each of the finalists will present a concert during the Symphony’s 2021-2022 season. “We are excited to introduce the finalists ...

5 years ago
Scammers claiming to represent the Department of Justice are calling members of the public as part of an imposter scam. According to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister's Office, officials have received multiple reports that individuals claiming to represent the Department of Justice are calling members of the public as part of an imposter scam and appear to ...

5 years ago
A Salina man was hurt in an accident at a construction site in Reno County. According to the Reno County Sheriff's Office, first responders were dispatched to a construction site at a bridge to a report of an injury. Upon arrival Deputies made contact with 42-year-old Gonzalo Chavez of Salina who was on his back, in ...

5 years ago
The new list of Salina's Most Wanted went online Saturday and by Monday a half dozen of them were caught. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office the six people arrested on the new September list include: Elizabeth Christine Boos Sheba Love Giddens Jeffery Allen Goheen Breona Rachel Owen Marquez Dayqwaun Ruffin Karl Williams Those on the ...