5 years ago
COVID-19 Coronavirus cases in the state of Kansas continue to slowly rise, as now over 400 Kansans have contracted the virus. The Kansas Department of Health & Environment released its latest numbers on Tuesday at 10 a.m. The state says that 430 people have tested positive for COVID-19, with now nine deaths. 39 counties across the state ...

5 years ago
The Kansas Democratic Primary is changing due to the coronavirus pandemic. State Democratic officials announced yesterday that the May 2nd primary will be conducted completely by mail. The Democratic National Committee has approved the move, which was made in an effort to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

5 years ago
A Salina man who was barred from visiting his ex-girlfriend's home is now facing charges for trespassing and drugs. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 23-year-old Jaime Leos, Jr. was taken into custody early Tuesday morning after trying to break into a 24-year-old woman's home in the 1200 block of Stapler. Police say Leos, Jr. ...

5 years ago
The state of Kansas is getting help from the federal government as it deals with the COVID-19 pandemic. The White House announced yesterday that President Trump has approved a federal disaster declaration for Kansas. The declaration will make federal funding available for the state and local governments as well as some non-profit organizations for emergency protective measures ...

5 years ago
The Salina Municipal Golf Course is temporarily closing. According to the city, they are temporarily closing the Salina Municipal Golf Course in conjunction with the statewide Stay at Home Order now in place until amended or rescinded. “This is a regrettable, but necessary decision,” commented City Manager Mike Schrage. “Many important factors went in to this decision.” The ...

5 years ago
Well over 300 people have tested positive for COVID-19 Coronavirus in the Sunflower State. The Kansas Department of Health & Environment says that as of 10 a.m. Monday, 370 Kansans have test positive for the virus. Meanwhile, there are now eight deaths in Kansas related to COVID-19. There are now 37 counties across Kansas that have positive ...

5 years ago
A man wanted on multiple warrants was taken into custody in a Salina backyard after he tried to outrun authorities on his bicycle. According to Police Captain Paul Forrester, 42-year-old Justin M. Rose was captured after he ran from the bushes he was hiding in and fell down in a backyard at 325 W. Ellsworth. Police say ...

5 years ago
In accordance with the County and State Executive Stay-at-Home Order the public lobby at the Sheriff’s Office is closed to the public. A minimum staffing of records employees are on duty to take calls and process the required paperwork from the courts and attorneys for the office. For the current time we are suspending VIN Inspections, Fingerprinting, ...

5 years ago
Salina Police are looking for a driver who led an officer on a high speed chase Friday night. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a pursuit was called off for safety concerns after the driver in a dark green Lincoln Mark VII reached speeds of over 100 mph as he drove out of town ...

5 years ago
The month of March has been a series of tough decisions for Martinelli's Little Italy in downtown Salina. Owner, Tony Dong, says that due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak and guidance from government officials has caused him to have to change the way that his business operates. That means changing from one of the premiere downtown ...

5 years ago
Saline County has its first confirmed case of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. According to the Saline County Health Department, they have been notified of a positive case of COVID-19 in Saline County. The positive case was identified through testing sent to a private lab. The case is a female in their 50s associated with recent travel to ...