5 years ago
Numerous equipment and tools are lost, as well as calves killed, in a structure fire in west Saline County. Saline County Sheriff's Capt. Jim Hughes tells KSAL News that deputies and Rural Fire District No. 3 responded to a building on fire in the 2500 block of S. Reese Rd. at 5:10 p.m., Tuesday. A 50 foot ...

5 years ago
A plan for a new public park for picnics, camping and fishing near the Saline River just south of Lincoln, Kansas, is moving forward. Steve and Marion McReynolds transferred the deed for approximately 4.7 acres in Indiana and Elkhorn townships, near the river dam and site of the old Rees Mill, to the Board of County ...

5 years ago
Salina's annual largest organized effort to feed the hungry is set to begin. The Project Salina food collection effort will not kickoff this week with a large gathering of volunteers, but the effort will continue during a time in which organizers say there is an increased need for food. Project Salina unites multiple businesses and organizations ...

5 years ago
A group of Salina high school musicians are preparing to perform downtown. According to Salina Arts and Humanities, for the May 7th First Friday, head downtown to enjoy the music of the Salina Central Jazz Combo. This performance  starts at 5 p.m. at the outdoor public plaza next to Ad Astra Books & Coffee House, near ...

5 years ago
Eligible Kansans can now apply for the for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Distance Learning and Telehealth (DLT) grants program. According to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's Office, the USDA has allocated $42.4 million in funding for 2021 DLT grants nationwide. The program aims to help rural communities use the unique capabilities of telecommunications to connect ...

5 years ago
A Salina woman is among appointments to Kansas state boards and commissions announced by Governor Laura Kelly 0n Monday. Debra Tucker has been reappointed to the Kansas Volunteer Commission. Tucker is the Disaster Program Manager Central/Western Kansas Chapter of the American Red Cross in Salina. The following is the complete list of appointments: Kansas Commission for the ...

5 years ago
An unlocked truck allows a thief to steal a gun and some jewelry from inside. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 23-year-old Aaron Chapman, Salina, had returned from a trip and had left his firearm in his 2018 Chevy Silverado. Between Sunday at 3:40 p.m. and Monday at 4:20 p.m., someone got in to ...

5 years ago
A Salina man is arrested in a business burglary case where police suspect him of stealing property, causing damage and also found him in possession of drugs during his arrest. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that officers arrested 23-year-old Malique Powell, Salina, on Tuesday morning. Powell is suspected of breaking in to a ...

5 years ago
The Kansas State Treasurer's Office is giving away $10,000 to celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week, which is next week May 3 - May 7. Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Rogers unveiled the giveaway promotion this week.  The office is giving away a total of ten, $1,000 awards starting Monday, May 3. People are invited to nominate a ...

5 years ago
Kansas has received its annual tobacco settlement payment totaling $59.7 million. According to Attorney General Derek Schmidt's Office, this year’s payment totaled $59,777,642.10. As it does each year, the annual payment will reimburse the state for funds previously appropriated by the Legislature to pay the current fiscal year’s cost of programs financed from tobacco settlement proceeds. Because ...

5 years ago
Heartland Early Education is currently accepting applications for multiple early education programs. According to USD 305, they are no accepting applications for: USD 305 Preschool (located in each USD 305 elementary school) Head Start Preschool (located at Heartland, 700 Jupiter, Salina) Childcare Services for ages 0-5 (located at Heartland and partnering childcare centers) Home Visitation (Early ...