5 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is in possession of a kayak found abandoned floating down the Smoky Hill River over the weekend. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan says that just before 5 p.m. Sunday, a man was fishing near the bridge over the river in the 2300 block of North St. The man then saw an abandoned ...

5 years ago
A dispute between neighbors discharging fireworks lands a man in jail after he allegedly made threats and fired his weapon. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that deputies were dispatched to the 400 block of E. Water Well Rd. at 3:47 p.m. on Sunday to a report of a subject who had fired his ...

5 years ago
A Salina organization which has been closed for over a week due to COVID-19 concerns is ready to reopen on Monday. Back on June 25th the  Salina Salvation Army closed its community center after several people connected to it tested positive for the virus. According to the agency, most of the staff has tested negative. However, the ...

5 years ago
The second annual Tee off for Charity, hosted by BE Wealth, gathered experienced and casual golfers together to raise money for Salina not-for-profits. Golfers tested their skill or tried their luck at a long drive, closest to the pin shot, a short and long putt. Over $2250.00 was raised and distributed among 13 local charities. Charities ...

5 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina has prepared an overview of its COVID-19 Strategic Plan, describing portions of its plans for Fall 2020. According to the school, the plan contains information on changes made to accommodate social distancing, new residence hall policies and changes to move-in day, including requiring students to sign up for arrival time ...

5 years ago
Saline County has 17 new COVID-19 cases. According to the Saline County Health Department, there are 17 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Wednesday, July 1 report.  The total for the county is now 145, with 73 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department and 70 ...

5 years ago
If you will be spending time over the Independence Day Weekend at a Kansas lake, officials caution to be aware of the four warnings and seven watches due to toxic blue-green algae. The following health advisories have been issued: Warning: Cheney Lake, Reno/Kingman/Sedgwick Counties (upgraded to warning) Gathering Pond at Milford Reservoir, Geary County Peter Pan ...

5 years ago
Rolling Hills Zoo’s newest traveling exhibit, Return of the Dinosaurs, opened on Independence Day introducing guests to the infamous roar of the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex and the deep vocal calls of a hollow-crested, duck-billed Parasaurolophus. According to the zoo,ever since the first dinosaur was discovered, these magnificent and mysterious creatures have captured the imaginations of young ...

5 years ago
Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a stolen utility vehicle. The crime is this week's Salina Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, on Monday, June 22nd, deputies responded to 1421 N Solomon Rd in Rural Saline County for a report of a stolen John Deere Gator. ...

5 years ago
The Saline County Commission went against the recommendation of Saline County Health Officer Jason Tiller and will not implement a mandatory mask ordinance. Rather than adopt Governor Laura Kelly's Executive Order which would mandate facial coverings in public places, with some exceptions, the commission by a 4 -1 vote instead adopted to instead enact a local ...

5 years ago
A female victim suffers a broken nose and is allegedly strangled during a domestic violence episode. Salina Police Detective Sgt. David Villanueva tells KSAL News that authorities arrested 39-year-old Brian Corbin, Salina, for his alleged involvement in a domestic dispute. The confrontation happened between 10 p.m. and 11:37 p.m. Wednesday at a residence east of the downtown ...