2 years ago
An area charitable foundation has awarded over $90,000 in grant funding. During its spring grant cycle, the Post Rock Community Foundation awarded over $92,000 to 18 projects throughout Lincoln County and communities served by USD 298 and USD 299. The following organizations received funding: Barnard Rural Fire Department, $2,500 to purchase tools for tire change, repairs, & ...

2 years ago
Six gardens around Salina will play host to budding horticulturists this Saturday, during the 2024 Master Gardener’s Annual Garden Tour. Master Gardener Jason Graves is a K-State Horticulture Extension Agent and says the self guided tour is a chance to learn and be inspired, “That’s part of what the master gardener’s mission is,” he said. The six ...

2 years ago
A man is under arrest after allegedly calling in a bomb threat to the YMCA in El Dorado. Police were called to the YMCA at 300 North Main Street on Saturday after the threat was called in. The building was evacuated, and a search turned up no explosives. Ramon Jay Pratt was later booked for aggravated criminal ...

2 years ago
Blowing dust contributed to a multi-vehicle crash which sent three people to three hospitals in Hays, Ellsworth, and Salina late Sunday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Ford Focus passenger car headed east on Interstate 70 slowed due to blowing dust and no visibility. The car was struck from behind by two different vehicles ...

2 years ago
After nearly five decades, Sunday evening was the final recital for a long-time Salina dance teacher.  As the Vivette's Dance Studio show concluded, Vivette Ashen-Brenner announced she was retiring. Once caution faded from the cold call, Vivette Ashen-Brenner let loose with a soliloquy of proud moments in her short career as a dancer, followed by 49-plus ...

2 years ago
With school out for the summer, Salina USD 305 is ready to offer free summer meals, including breakfast and lunch. Free meals are for all children ages one through eighteen, with no signup, eligibility or paperwork required. Adults are welcome to eat breakfast for $3.00 and lunch for $5.00. The Summer Food Program will operate June 3 ...

2 years ago
The City of Salina’s Water Department office will be temporarily closed beginning on Friday, June 7 at noon for a billing system switchover. According to the City, the office will be closed Monday, June 10 and Tuesday, June 11, and will re-open on Wednesday, June 12 at 8am with the new, upgraded billing system. During this time, ...

2 years ago
Four fire cadets are set to become Salina Firefighters. According to the Salina Fire Department they will celebrate the graduation of the cadets, along with addition of an experienced lateral transfer. The graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, June 14th, at 2:30 PM at the Salina Fire Station #1, 222 W. Elm St. The graduating cadets include: ...

2 years ago
The last chance to save a little money by purchasing a Smoky Hill River Festival wrist band in advance is approaching. Advance wrist band sales for the 48th Smoky Hill River Festival officially began May 1st and continue through Tuesday, June 11th. Admission to the River Festival is by weekend wristband, $15 in advance, $20 at ...

2 years ago
Joshua Meyer of Concordia, was recently honored by being named Kansas Funeral Director of the Year for 2024 at the 2023 KFDA Convention which was recently held April 28 through May 1, 2024, at the Hotel Topeka City Center in Topeka, Kansas. Funeral directors and embalmers from across Kansas gathered in Topeka to participate in ...

2 years ago
It’s officially the deadliest time of the year for teenage drivers. AAA Kansas says the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day is when there are the most accidents involving teens. It’s also when teens are more susceptible to risky behavior, like speeding and distracted driving. Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer and ...