11 months ago
Salinans gathered on a breezy Spring morning Thursday to honor and remember local police, sheriff, and highway patrol troopers who have died in the line of duty. A Peace Officer Memorial Day event was held at Jerry Ivey Park. A crowd that included law enforcement and their family and friends, firefighters, and citizens gathered to honor, ...

11 months ago
The Tri-Rivers Fair invites you to kick off fair season in style with an official, limited edition,  2025 “Fairadise” t-shirts. According to the fair board, the shirts are designed to celebrate this year’s tropical theme and are the perfect way to show your fair spirit and support local youth. Proceeds from shirt sales support fair programming, ...

11 months ago
The annual Project Salina effort to gather food for the hungry is reaching its halfway point. Project Salina is an annual food collection effort that has been going every year in Salina for over 30 years.  Each May multiple businesses, churches, and other organizations unite in an effort to collect food for six agencies that serve ...

11 months ago
Hundreds of motorcycles making a coast to coast trip from California to DC will roar across Kansas this weekend, and make an overnight stop, as they make their "Run For The Wall".  This year is the 35th run of the event, on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. "Run For The Wall" ...

11 months ago
The deadline for a community wide food assessment survey has been extended. According to the Saline County Food Action Community Team (FACT), they have extended the deadline for the community-wide Food Assessment Survey to May 30th,  giving more residents the opportunity to share their experiences with food access, availability, and affordability. Originally launched on April 3, the survey is open ...

11 months ago
Salina Regional Health Center has been recognized for its heart patient care. According to the hospital, it has been recognized by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with heart failure. The Heart Failure Reaccreditation was based on a rigorous onsite review of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose ...

11 months ago
A Salina woman became concerned for her safety after a man approached her home Tuesday evening, shouting and acting erratically. She called 911 after he broke a window on her house in the 2000 block of Norton Street. According to Police Captain Jim Feldman, officers arrived on scene shorty after 6:30pm and took the man into custody ...

11 months ago
The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum welcomes the public to attend the Symphony at Sunset Annual D-Day Commemoration Concert in Abilene on Saturday, June 7. This event is dedicated to honoring the remarkable legacy of Dwight Eisenhower and the extraordinary sacrifices made during World War II. Symphony at Sunset features an outdoor concert showcasing patriotic and popular ...

11 months ago
A couple of long-time friends will celebrate one of life's  milestones when they both graduate college. On Saturday two proud Salina South High School alumni, Q. Hill (Herman Hill IV) and A.J. Johnson (Arlander Johnson IV), will cross the stage at Kansas Wesleyan University’s commencement ceremony, marking a milestone not only for themselves but for the ...

11 months ago
Flags will fly at half-staff Thursday across Kansas to honor fallen police officers. Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the state to be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Thursday in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Peace Officers Memorial Day pays tribute to local, state, and federal peace officers who have died ...

11 months ago
About 100 people gathered Tuesday evening for the first public peek  at a project that began nearly 20 years ago as an idea. Planning is well under way, construction and other projects will begin by this time next year, and by 2030 the the Smoky Hill River will be revitalized and flowing through Salina again. City ...