2 months ago
A Salina man is scammed out of over $25,000. According to Salina Police, on Monday of this week a 76-year-old man received a “pop-up” on his computer indicating his computer had contracted a virus, and to call Mircosoft at the listed phone number. A person the victim spoke with advised his computer had been compromised, and ...

2 months ago
Several cases in which citizens were scammed out of thousands of dollars online have prompted police to offer some online safety advice. The Salina Police Department wants to advise community members when on computers or using social media be very careful. Police offer the following advice: DO NOT click on pop ups. If you are having ...

2 months ago
The driver of a semi hauling cattle was injured, and multiple cow killed, in a single-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Freightliner semi carrying cattle crashed and overturned on U.S Highway 50, on the exit ramp to I-135 at Newton. The driver, 35-year-old Jared Caviness from Remsen, Iowa, was transported by EMS ...

2 months ago
The former director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene, Kansas, said on Thursday that he was told to “resign or be fired” from his post after refusing to give the Trump administration a historic sword. Todd Arrington’s resignation came shortly after Arrington refused to relinquish one of President Eisenhower’s swords from the museum’s ...

3 months ago
Volunteers willing to put in a half-day of work are being recruited to help fix-up Salina. The Friends of the River Foundation is spear-heading the annual Fall Fix-Up, set for this Saturday, October 4th, from 8 a.m. to noon. This community event brings Salina residents together to improve and beautify key areas of our city through ...

3 months ago
Pet owners in Salina can bring the furry members of the family to a special blessing of the animals event. Christ Cathedral clergy and members invite the community to the church’s annual St. Francis Blessing of the Animals Service, this Sunday at 4 pm. All safe, well-behaved animals who are on a leash or in a carrier ...

3 months ago
A member of the Kansas City Royals broadcast team will be the featured speaker at an event in Salina. According to the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, the 2025 Kansas Young Professionals Summit will offer an opportunity to connect, grow, and lead.  The high-energy, one-day event returns to Tony’s Pizza Event Center on Friday, November 7, ...

3 months ago
Monster trucks are headed back to Salina and ready to roar. Marshall Motor Company will celebrate its 20th  monster truck event this Saturday. According to Marshall, this milestone event features Hall Brothers Racing, one of the nation’s premier Monster Truck Racing teams, sponsored by Ram Trucks.  Fans can look forward to seeing the legendary "Raminator" and ...

3 months ago
A man was arrested after allegedly threatening a Salina animal control officer with a crowbar. According to Salina Police, on Wednesday morning at around 11:30 officers were dispatched to the report of a disturbance in the 100 block of S Front Street. Police Captain Jim Feldman says an animal shelter employee had been sent to the area ...

3 months ago
Fire destroys a pickup after a couple buddies take it fishing. The Saline County Sheriff's Office reports Wednesday afternoon around 2pm, 28-year-old Zachary Burwell, of rural Saline County and his passenger, 25-year-old Austen Reimler, Salina parked the 1994 Chevy Silverado in the 2300 block of North Link Road and walked away to do some fishing. About 30 ...

3 months ago
The last First Friday of the season is this Friday in Downtown Salina. This final First Friday event will feature late shopping at over a dozen businesses, till 7 PM. They include: Salina Selfie Station Familia Toys Salina Art Center Poppy & Vine Red Fern Booksellers Baron Mushmouse Flipping Fabulous Eccentricity Sanity Boutique On the Pot ...