7 years ago
A fire destroyed a north Salina building Sunday night. The structure, located just east of the Broadway Overpass, was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. There were no reports of injuries. When more details are available this story will be updated.   (Photo courtesy Jo Hurst)      

7 years ago
The City of Salina recently surveyed residents, commuters and interested persons on what should be the priority of other possible actions that can be taken to slow traffic down on N. 9th Street and make it safer for pedestrians. Among other things, those who responded believe the speed limit shroud be 35 miles per hour and ...

7 years ago
Hundreds of brides-to-be and prom goers enjoyed a special event Sunday afternoon at the Tony's Pizza Events Center. The soon-to-be-married ladies were joined by family and friends at the Salina Bridal & Prom Expo. Future brides and grooms had a chance to meet with many of the area’s premier bridal and prom specialists at the expo. ...

7 years ago
A homeless man is being credited with helping a member of the Kansas City Chiefs get to Arrowhead Stadium in time for Saturday's playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts, Thirty-one-year-old Dave Cochran helped free at least five stranded vehicles along U.S. Highway 40 on Saturday. One of those drivers who was helped by Cochran was Chiefs ...

7 years ago
A 2nd annual Daddy Daughter Date Night event is planned in Salina. According to the City of Salina, Daddy Daughter Date Night  is scheduled for Friday, February 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Tony’s Pizza Events Center. This event is not limited to fathers; Grandfathers, stepfathers, big brothers and uncles may attend. Featured activities for ...

7 years ago
Fort Hays State University’s Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science Summer Academy will offer four camps for incoming high school freshmen and sophomores in the month of June. FHSU faculty and staff will organize each camp, all of which are focused in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students will stay in a residence hall on the ...

7 years ago
The Harlem Globetrotters will return to Salina and this time they will have a hometown hero on the team – Hannah “Mighty” Mortimer. As the 17th female player in the team’s 92-year history, Mortimer has wowed fans near & far with her ball handling skills, energetic playing style and hustle. She will be welcomed back to ...

7 years ago
K-State Research & Extension will host the first of its annual statewide Winter Ranch Management seminar series in the Central Kansas District in early February. The meetings will highlight several strategies to mitigate environmental factors impacting cow reproduction and will feature presentations and comments by extension educators on profit-enhancing strategies. Each session will also offer a ...

7 years ago
Snow that fell across the area, including just a dusting in some locations and several inches in others, caused at least one fatal crash. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2004 Freightliner semi was headed west on K 156 Highway. It came around a curve, and as it nearly  jack knifed into the on coming ...

7 years ago
Salina Police officers are spending more time on task - and far less time driving to investigate false alarm calls at homes and businesses. According to Salina Chief of Police Brad Nelson, a False Alarm Ordinance that went into effect three years ago in Salina, has greatly reduced time wasted and improved communication between the Salina ...

7 years ago
A tip and two weeks of investigative police work lead to the arrest of a Salina man accused of stealing a trailer with a $42,000 generator onboard. On Thursday, officers arrested 26-year-old Rafael Araujo in Salina after authorities found the stolen generator parked at a vacant residence in Minneola, Kansas. The "Clarke" brand generator was stolen from ...