6 years ago
The Salina Area United Way is making free tax preparation help available to help you k ep more of your hard-earned cash. The agency is offering free tax assistance services to individuals and families through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA is an IRS-sponsored program. VITA is for moderate and low-income individuals and ...

6 years ago
State lawmakers are discussing a bill that would prevent municipalities from banning single-use plastic bags. Authorities say Salina, Wichita and Lawrence are among the cities considering such a ban, which is typically based on environmental concerns. Supporters say the bags are already recyclable and any ban would have a minor impact on trash. Opponents argue the bill infringes ...

6 years ago
An Ellsworth man has been convicted of four child sex-crime related charges. According to  Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, 59-year-old Karl Van Nice was found guilty by an Ellsworth County jury of two counts of rape, one count of aggravated indecent liberties with a child and one count of aggravated sexual battery. The crimes were committed between ...

6 years ago
Police say they have identified a person they were searching for in connection with a shoplifting case. After releasing a security camera image, tips from the public helped identify the suspect. - - - Original - Salina Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspected thief who was caught on camera. The crime is this ...

6 years ago
Thanks to Altrusa International of Salina, daily life is now a little easier for some youth in foster care who are navigating stressful life changes. When Brenda Smith learned that foster children often only receive two trash bags to transport their personal belongings, she was moved to help find a better way for these kids to ...

6 years ago
An endangered wolf pup is the newest addition to Salina's Rolling Hills Zoo.  According to the zoo,  a female maned wolf pup was born on December 30th. This pup is the first successful offspring of 8-year old male, Zachary, a 7-year resident of RHZ, and 9-year old female, Vitani. Born at the Alexandria Zoological Park in ...

6 years ago
A school of rock will be in session Saturday evening  with one of the biggest musical events of its kind, featuring over 100 USD 305 students on stage performing. The Salina Education Foundation is bringing back 305 LIVE, a collaboration between the rock band, Joe’s Pet Project, and the students and faculty of USD 305. This ...

6 years ago
The first in a series of Legislative Issues Meetings with the Saline County Legislative Delegation will be held this Saturday, Feb. 22, 8:30am to 10am, at the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Visit Salina Annex, 120 W. Ash. Sponsored by AT&T, there is no cost to attend and it is open to the public. The format ...

6 years ago
Kansas could soon raise the minimum age to buy or possess tobacco and vaping products. The Kansas House of Representatives is considering a bill that would raise the minimum age to purchase and possess cigarettes, other tobacco products and e-cigarettes from 18-years-old to 21-years-old. The bill would also ban flavored vaping products other than menthol as well ...

6 years ago
Salina Police will be out in force over the next two weeks - looking for seatbelt violators in school zones. Captain Paul Forrester says the S.A.F.E. program or (Seatbelts Are For Everyone) will start Monday February 24th and run through March 6th. Officers will be looking specifically for drivers and occupants who are not buckled up in ...

6 years ago
Salina Regional Health Center will host a Forward Food Culinary Nutrition Workshop offered by the Humane Society of the United States. According to the hospital, the event is scheduled for this coming Tuesday, February 25th, at 9 a.m. in the hospital cafeteria dining area. The hospital’s culinary staff will be participating in the workshop, which also ...