SALINA – There are 10 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Wednesday, August 5 report, according to a media release from the Saline County Health Department. The total for the county is now 377, with 88 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department, 284 that have recovered, and, and a total of five deaths. Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have a total of four hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Salina Regional is a regional hospital, the COVID-19 patient total is not specific to the number of Saline County residents who … Read More

SALINA – Salina Police and Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect in a recent shoplifting case. According a media release, a man was at Dillon’s, 2350 Planet Avenue, between 6:50 and 6:55 p.m. on June 28, and shoplifted packages of meat from the store, placing one package of meat down his pants. He also failed to ring another package at the self-checkout. The approximate value of the meat has been placed at $50. The man was described as a Hispanic male, mid to late 30’s, with a mustache and beard stubble, wearing a red Kansas … Read More

SALINA – More than 800 military personnel are set to converge on Salina and the surrounding area for the next several weeks to participate in the joint-service exercise, Jaded Thunder. According to a media release, the exercise will include joint corps integration by members of Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy and Army units, as well as representatives of the U.S. Special Operations Command. The training provided during Jaded Thunder is essential for national defense. All participants will comply with detailed COVID-19 mitigation measures. Exercise participants will maximize social distancing and wear face masks. Facilities will be sanitized daily. The Salina … Read More

SALINA – One person was injured in a motorcycle accident south of Salina late Wednesday morning. According to a Kansas Highway Patrol accident report, Chase B. McIver, 28, Council Grove, was riding a Suzuki VI1500 westbound on K-4 Highway, about four miles northeast of Lindsborg, when an unknown vehicle turned in front of the motorcycle to enter the northbound Interstate 135 on-ramp. McIver attempted a maneuver to avoid the vehicle and laid the motorcycle down on its side. McIver was not injured. A passenger on his motorcycle, Jennifer R. Long, 31, Topeka, was taken to Salina Regional Health Center for … Read More

SALINA – The Salina Police Department (SPD) has been continuously accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) since 1996. The SPD is proud to be one of 729 nationally accredited agencies, and one of only 11 agencies in Kansas to bare that distinction. CALEA accreditation increases community advocacy, provides stronger defense against civil lawsuits, reduces risk and liability exposure, provides for support from government officials, and allows for greater accountability within the agency. In order for the SPD to become a nationally accredited agency, the agency must show compliance with 158 standards and provide 451 proofs … Read More

SALINA – The Salina City Commission has scheduled a special meeting for Thursday afternoon. According to a media release, Commissioners will convene at 4 p.m. in the City-County Building, 300 W. Ash, Room 107. Once the meeting is convened, Commissioners will move to recess into executive session to discuss financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations regarding two economic development projects with possible public action to follow.

SALINA – There are 19 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Monday, August 3 report, according to a media release from the Saline County Health Department. The total for the county is now 367, with 92 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department, 270 that have recovered, and, and a total of five deaths. Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have a total of three hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Salina Regional is a regional hospital, the COVID-19 patient total is not specific to the number of Saline County residents who … Read More

SALINA – There are 3 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Friday, July 31 report, according to a media release from the Saline County Health Department. The total for the county is now 348, with 79 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department, 264 that have recovered, and, and a total of five deaths. Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have a total of six hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Salina Regional is a regional hospital, the COVID-19 patient total is not specific to the number of Saline County residents who … Read More

SALINA – Salina City Commissioner Trent Davis was recently appointed as a member of the Kansas African American Affairs Commission (KAAAC). The KAAAC addresses issues of equity for African Americans and serves as a conduit for programs, legislation, grants, research, and policy advice for state and local organizations in addressing concerns that are unique to the African American community in the State of Kansas. The goals and objectives of the KAAAC are to: Gather and disseminate information on legislation and public policy issues of concern in the African American community. Communicate the public policy concerns of African Americans to state … Read More

SALINE COUNTY – Two people were taken to the hospital after a single vehicle crash on Interstate 70 in Saline County late Saturday afternoon. According to a Kansas Highway Patrol accident report, Scott J. Lucas, 56, Kaysville, Utah, was driving a 2013 Ford Fusion eastbound, about a mile west of the Solomon Road exit, when the vehicle left the roadway to the left. The Ford then entered the median, struck the paved crossing and went airborne, and overturned at least one time before coming to rest on its wheels facing east in the median. Lucas, and a passenger, Thomas F. … Read More

SALINA – There are 11 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Wednesday, July 29 report, according to a media release from the Saline County Health Department. The total for the county is now 345, with 76 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department, 264 that have recovered, and, and a total of five deaths. Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have a total of two hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Salina Regional is a regional hospital, the COVID-19 patient total is not specific to the number of Saline County residents who … Read More

SALINA – Salina Police and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in a recent theft from a local retail store. According to a media release, a man was inside Walmart, 2900 S. 9th, between 7:30 and 7:55 a.m. on June 30, and damaged display brackets in the electronics department and took two Samsung Cell phones. The total loss of the theft and damage was valued at $2,194. The Salina Police Department was advised that this person may be involved in similar events at other Kansas Walmart Stores, including Great Bend, Hays, and McPherson. The … Read More

SALINA – There are seven new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Monday, July 27 report, according to a media release from the Saline County Health Department. The total for the county is now 334, with 65 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department, 264 that have recovered. An additional death was reported over the weekend, bringing the county total to five. Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have a total of five hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Salina Regional is a regional hospital, the COVID-19 patient total is not specific to the … Read More

SALINA – There are nine new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Friday, July 24 report, according to a media release from the Saline County Health Department. The total for the county is now 327, with 120 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department, 203 that have recovered. An additional death was reported over the weekend, bringing the county total to four. Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have a total of four hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Salina Regional is a regional hospital, the COVID-19 patient total is not specific to the … Read More

SALINA – Due to public safety concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic, Salina Central and Salina South High Schools have changed the format of the walk-the-stage event to a drive-through picture opportunity at the individual high schools. Central High School’s drive-through will occur between the stadium and gym or East side of building. Salina High School South will use their main front drive (located on the north side of the building). On Saturday, August 1, beginning at 8 a.m. Central and South will hold a drive-through picture opportunity for all 2020 graduates. Graduates may drive up and have a photograph … Read More

SALINA – Several items on the agenda for Monday’s Salina City Commission meeting: Agenda for the 4 p.m. regular City Commission meeting: Finalize the 2021 budget and authorize public hearing dates for August 10 and August 17; Execute a lease agreement with Saline County for the Saline County Expo Center; Review a development agreement with Baseball Enterprises, USD 305 and Kansas Wesleyan University for building and maintaining proposed baseball and softball complexes; Determine whether the East Crawford Recreation Area is a qualified facility eligible for naming rights with a $650,000 donation; Rezoning St. John’s Military School for use by Saint … Read More