5 years ago
The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and the Salina Salvation Army is preparing and adjusting its programs to meet safe restrictions and guidelines for those in need. The agency is now scheduling bell ringing volunteers for the Christmas Kettle Campaign. Additionally, the Salvation Army is now taking applications for Bell Ringer positions. Applications may be picked up ...

5 years ago
As the holidays approach, take advantage of the cheer that the Friends of the Smoky Hill Museum’s colorful poinsettias and greenery wreaths bring. The Museum’s poinsettias are long-lasting, nursery-grown plants, available in six vibrant shades for 2020. The flowering plants will brighten home, office or church, to encourage loved ones or shut-ins and to reduce ...

5 years ago
An early blast of winter weather is anticipated late Sunday into Monday. According to the National Weather Service, drizzle or light rain will develop Sunday afternoon. By evening, Central Kansas will begin to transition to freezing rain and then become mostly snow by around midnight. The transition zone of rain to freezing rain and wintry mix ...

5 years ago
A Leavenworth man is accused of killing his two sons and abducting his two daughters. Authorities believe Donny Jackson killed his two sons, ages 14 and 12, on Saturday and then abducted his two daughters, ages seven and three, prompting an AMBER Alert. Jackson and his daughters were located safe on Saturday night in Beckham County, Oklahoma. Jackson ...

5 years ago
A virtual costume event is taking the place of the annual Salina Downtown Big BooBash/Big BooRama event this year. Organizers say they want to see your costumes.  Everyone can play, even your pets. Salina Downtown is hosting its first ever virtual costume contest with prizes in several categories. It's easy to participate.  Take your costumed picture anywhere ...

5 years ago
November 14 marks the opening day for Kansas’ regular quail and pheasant seasons, and November 21 marks the opening day of Kansas’ regular greater prairie chicken season. This year, the outlook looks promising, as both popular upland game bird populations appear to be faring well. But when opportunities exist statewide, it can sometimes be difficult ...

5 years ago
For the second report in a row there are 38 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County. There were also 38 new cases on Wednesday. The report Monday showed 39 new cases. According to the Saline County Health Department, including the 38 new cases there have now been 1,063 total cases, with 181 cases that are ...

5 years ago
Salina USD 305 middle and high school students will soon return to the classroom five days a week, albeit on a modified schedule. According to the school district, starting November 2nd the secondary hybrid model will change so that grade 6-12 students will be in school for a half day, every day. The “A” cohort will ...

5 years ago
Two have have been charged with attempted capital murder in connection with an August incident in Saline County that included shooting and injuring a Salina police officer. According to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, his office has filed charges against 37-year-old Shawn Patrick Humphrey of Wichita and 36-year-old Adam Drew Humphrey of Leavenworth. The charges were filed Friday ...

5 years ago
A blast of cold weather is approaching. According to the National Weather Service, A hard freeze is anticipated tonight across much of the area. Sub-freezing temperatures are possible across portions of the area Friday night through early Saturday. Be sure to take protective action if you have sensitive plants outdoors. Temperatures will warm up to around 50 on Saturday, ...

5 years ago
There were seven new COVID-19 cases confirmed at Salina schools on Thursday. According to USD 305’s COVID-19 incidents page, cases were confirmed at: Two positive tests at Coronado Elementary October 22, 2020 Two positive tests at Central High School October 22, 2020 One positive test at Meadowlark Ridge Elem. October 22, 2020 One positive test at ...