5 years ago
The University of Kansas is extending its spring break due to the ongoing spread of the coronavirus. University officials announced yesterday that the extended spring break will allow professors time to prepare online material by March 23rd, when classes will resume remotely. KU administrators will reassess the situation on a weekly basis starting March 28th. https://coronavirus.ku.edu/   In-person ...

5 years ago
Salina Regional Health Center is responding to both the threat of flu, and cornavirus. The hospital announced this week due to influenza season and concern for Coronavirus, the ER will be limiting visitors effective immediately. Only 1 non-sick immediate family member allowed per patient. Any visitor displaying symptoms of cough, congestion, fever, or other respiratory ...

5 years ago
UPDATE Thursday: Salina Police have added some more details on the situation from Wednesday's stand-off in west Salina. Salina Police Chief Brad Nelson and Capt. Gary Hanus say that they are still working to notify the deceased subject's next of kin before releasing his information. They also plan on announcing more potential charges for others involved ...

5 years ago
A Salina man was scammed by an imposter, he believed he already knew online. Police Captain Gary Hanus tells KSAL News that back in late January the 65-year-old victim was contacted via social media about winning a 'federal government grant.' Police say the scammer convinced the victim he would receive $20,000 in grant money if he ...

5 years ago
A piece of heavy work equipment was damaged by vandals. Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus tells KSAL News that a window on Bobcat mini-x cab excavator was shattered by a BB gun. Police say sometime between Monday at 10pm and Tuesday morning around 8am, someone shot the side glass window with a BB pellet resulting in $1,500 ...

5 years ago
Salina Police make two drug related arrests while taking a couple of probation violators to jail. According to Captain Gary Hanus, officers identified 30-year-old Dean Gilmore in the 900 block of W. South Street. As police approached him, Gilmore ran into a house and was found hiding in a closet. A search during his arrest revealed ...

5 years ago
Here are the highlights of the County Commission meeting on 3/10/2020: Commissioners approved the purchase of new drink and dessert station cabinets for Senior Services for a total of $20,973.28.  These cabinets will be made and installed as part of the renovations that are occurring. Commissioners approved for the Noxious Weed Department to make all ...

5 years ago
Four teenagers are under arrest in connection with vandalism in Wellington. Police say the boys, who range in age from 13 to 17, are accused of slashing more than 100 car tires Sunday night and early Monday morning. The suspects caused about 14-thousand-dollars in damage. The Sumner County Attorney's Office is reviewing the case.

5 years ago
Several hundred companies from around the United States will soon be exhibiting their products in Salina. What started as a simple materials handling show in the 1960s has evolved into one of the largest agriculture events of its kind in the Midwest.  The Mid America Farm Expo will take over the Tony’s Pizza Events Center ...

5 years ago
Saline County Citizens for Jail Reform is offering 3 Community Conversations allowing Saline County citizens to get information and take action regarding the county justice system. According to the group, the events are planned before an upcoming public vote for or against potential new jail buildings, programs, and upkeep.   The schedule of events includes: Monday ...

5 years ago
A Marion man has been convicted of two counts of insurance fraud and a related charge. According to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, 59-year-old Daniel Carl D’Albini pleaded no contest in Saline County District Court to two felony counts of insurance fraud and one felony count of interference with law enforcement. Chief Judge Rene Young accepted the ...