10 hours ago
The first phase of a new multi-family housing in Salina is about to begin. According to the City of Salina, this new development will provide much needed housing options for residents and contribute to the continued growth of the community. “We are thrilled to begin construction on this exciting project,” said Jeremy Hurt, lead contact for Salina ...

12 hours ago
Salina Regional Health Center has been recognized with an “A” rating for hospital safety. The rating comes from The Leapfrog Group – a national nonprofit watchdog. According to the hospital, Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and ...

12 hours ago
A Vehicle was stolen from its driveway last Sunday without using the vehicle's ignition keys.  According to Police Captain Jim Feldman, on Tuesday around 9:20am officers responded to a call of a stolen vehicle on the 2200 block of Wesley Street. A 2016 white Chevy Tahoe belonging to a 30 year old female was stolen from ...

12 hours ago
First Bank Kansas and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) encourage everyone to reinvest in their local community by shopping with small businesses during National Small Business Week, which is going on this week through Saturday. According to the bank, small businesses have generated 17.3 million net new jobs (from 1995-2021), accounting for two ...

13 hours ago
The state’s public colleges and universities (including Salina Tech) have partnered with a micro-internship firm to create a program that connects students with short-term employment. A new partnership between the Kansas Department of Commerce, the Kansas Board of Regents, the DeBruce Foundation and micro-internship firm Parker Dewey is aimed at helping college students gain real-world experience ...

16 hours ago
One person is dead after a tornado tore through a Kansas town. A tornado struck Westmoreland yesterday afternoon destroying at least 22 homes and causing extensive damage. Three other people in Westmoreland were hospitalized with injuries suffered during the storm.

17 hours ago
A Kansas woman who was found murdered in Oklahoma is laid to rest. Funeral services for Jilian Kelley took place yesterday at the Hugoton First Christian Church. Kelley, a court-appointed supervisor, was killed while escorting Veronica Butler to Oklahoma to pick up Butler's children for a party. The two women were found dead in Oklahoma last month.

18 hours ago
Wednesday marks the official start of the collection period for Project Salina. Project Salina is an annual drive to collect food for the hungry. It unites multiple businesses, churches, and other organizations in an effort to collect food for six agencies that serve meals, or distribute food, throughout the year. The agencies include: Ashby House Salina Rescue ...

23 hours ago
Tis’ the season. Smoky Hill River Festival bwristband sales officially begin Wednesday morning. 2024 will be the 48th year of the annual celebration of the arts in Salina. This year’s epic arts party, is June 13-16 in Oakdale Park. Admission to the River Festival is by weekend wristband ,$15 in advance, $20 at the gate. Wristbands are ...

23 hours ago
The process of finding a new president at Bethany College is proceeding, with the establishment of a search committee. The president of Bethany College left to take over a similar position in Vermont. Dr. Elizabeth Mauch resigned as Bethany President at the end of 2023 to become the system Chancellor f the Vermont State Colleges System. Dr. Steve ...

23 hours ago
An investigation by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach revealed the Junction City Commission violated the Kansas Open Meetings Act by convening a closed-door meeting to discuss an economic development project that included a livestock slaughter facility on the outskirts of the city. Public opposition to the once-confidential project, which could have forced sale of farmland for construction ...