5 years ago
Saline County Commissioners have approved a resolution on ballot language to place a question on the November 3rd General Election ballot to impose a ½ cent sales tax for the purpose of constructing, furnishing, and equipping a new Jail and Sheriff’s Office. Four Town Halls were held where key stakeholders and citizens considered four options. After ...

5 years ago
There have been 2 more COVID-19 related deaths in Saline County and 7 new cases. According to the Saline County Health Department there have been 423 total cases  with 72 of them currently active. There have been 342 people who have recovered and now 9 people who have died. Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have 2 hospitalized ...

5 years ago
The Kansas Department for Children and Families announced today that EBT Online has been fully implemented, and Kansas food assistance recipients now have the option of purchasing groceries online using a Kansas Benefits Card, also known as an EBT card, at Amazon and Walmart. “As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, this new online purchasing program offers a ...

5 years ago
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly today encouraged Kansas businesses to participate in the application process for more than $130 million in grants to support businesses affected by the pandemic and enable companies to expand broadband access in the state. The portal to apply opens at noon Wednesday, August 19. The application portal for the SPARK economic development ...

5 years ago
A police pursuit ends with two arrests on Tuesday afternoon. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that an officer on patrol saw a 1998 Ford Taurus turn north on to N. Broadway Blvd. from N. 12th St. at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday. The vehicle had only one operational brake light. The officer went to make a ...

5 years ago
Salina law enforcement are investigating after a vehicle was hit by a gun shot while driving. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that vehicle was shot at by a person of interest at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, at the intersection of S. 9th St. and W. Beloit Ave. The 2010 Pontiac G6 is owned by Loretta ...

5 years ago
Businesses and organizations in northwest Kansas can now apply for a spring 2021 or summer 2021 intern from Fort Hays State University through the FHSU/Dane G. Hansen Internship program. A grant from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation made 25 paid internships possible for next spring and summer. Applications from employers will be accepted through Sept. 18. Eligible ...

5 years ago
There is cause for celebration at Kansas Wesleyan University. Despite COVID-19 and the current climate surrounding higher education, KWU’s enrollment is projected to be at its highest point in nearly a decade. The increase is the result of a university-wide effort, including significant change and growth in two of KWU’s flagship programs, Music and Nursing. The ...

5 years ago
As the summer season concludes over the next few weeks, Kansas law enforcement will be doing all they can to keep the roads safe from impaired drivers. Beginning Thursday of this week and through the Labor Day weekend, more than 150 law enforcement agencies from across the state will join forces in a concentrated effort detecting ...

5 years ago
A COVID-19 outbreak is associated with a northeast Kansas school district. According to the Riley County Health Department, the Blue Valley USD 384 District Office in Randolph is dealing with multiple cases. A total of seven people including staff members and school board members have tested positive. Several USD 384 buildings and common areas have been closed ...

5 years ago
More than a dozen COVID-19 cases are reported at a Kansas State University fraternity. Riley County Health Department officials announced that 13 members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity have tested positive for the virus. The Riley County Health Department has been in contact with the fraternity and has shared information with K-State and Greek Life. Fraternity members ...