5 years ago
Law enforcement is mobilizing for Independence Day weekend, specifically looking for drunk drivers. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, on average more than 415 traffic crashes occur over the Independence Day weekend in Kansas each year. This is attributed to increased traffic and impaired drivers. To keep families safe this July Fourth, Kansas officials will be ...

5 years ago
A man from Great Bend man drowned at a lake in Russell County. According to the Russell County Sheriff's Office, on Monday afternoon at around 4:00 their dispatch received a 911 call of a possible drowning at the Lucas Swim Beach at Wilson Lake. Multiple agencies including the Russell County Sheriff's Office, Russell County EMS, Dorrance Fire ...

5 years ago
One person was killed in a single vehicle crash in Dickinson County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was headed west on U.S. 56 Highway. The truck failed to negotiate a curve, entered a ditch, and overturned. The driver, who was ejected in the rollover, was killed. He is identified as ...

5 years ago
Heartland Early Education Center received confirmation on Tuesday that a staff person has tested positive for COVID-19. According to USD 305, the staff member has not been working with students. The Saline County Health Department is in the process of contacting anyone who needs to be notified. Safety protocols remain in use including sanitizing equipment and classrooms, and taking ...

5 years ago
Those using public transportation in the Salina area will be required to wear a face covering. Amid COVID-19 concerns, OCCK, Inc. Transportation will be requiring face masks for all passengers on all transportation services including CityGo, 81 Connection, Regional Paratransit, City of Abilene, and KanConnect public transportation beginning at start of business this Friday, and continuing until ...

5 years ago
Saline County Commissioners signed a resolution today to receive $11,026,434 in Coronavirus Relief Funding as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economy Security Act (CARES Act) signed by the President back in March. With the best interests of Saline County residents, businesses, and organizations in mind, the Board of County Commissioners approved to form a ...

5 years ago
Before one fuse is lit - fireworks safety begins with a check on each vendor's tent in and around Salina to ensure a safe Independence Day holiday. Salina Fire Chief Kevin Royse tells KSAL News that before any firecrackers are sold to the public, tents are checked by city code inspectors and then again by fire ...

5 years ago
A thief used a stolen credit card number to purchase a car online from a Salina dealership and then shipped it to the east coast. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a phone call from the victim began the investigation into a stolen 2018 Honda Accord that was purchased online from Long McArthur Ford, ...

5 years ago
Public transportation in Salina, including CityGo, 81 Connection and Paratransit services, will have shortened hours on Friday, July 3rd and will be closed on Saturday, July 4th. CityGo will run hours of operation from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m on Friday, July 3, 2020.  Peak routes will not be running. Regional Paratransit service will only be running ...

5 years ago
Saline County has 12 new COVID-19 cases. According to the Saline County Health Department, there are 12 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Friday, June 26 report.  The total for the county is now 110, with 78 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department. All of the ...

5 years ago
Abilene USD 435 released an update Sunday night in regards to a COVID-19 exposure that halted all athletic activities.  The statement read as follows: First and foremost, it is with great pleasure to announce that our exposed AHS student and family have all tested negative for COVID-19.  We are grateful that this family is safe and ...