2 years ago
An investigation is underway following the death of an inmate at a Kansas prison. According to the Kansas Department of Corrections, Lansing Correctional Facility resident Kaydin Varland-Hazelton, 28, died Saturday. He was pronounced deceased by local hospital staff. The cause of death is pending the results of an independent autopsy. Per protocol, when a resident dies in the ...

2 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan University’s annual “Night with the Yotes” event is this week. The event, which is one of the largest fund raising event of the year for the school, is this Friday. According to KWU, the 13th annual event will feature a homestyle dinner, open bar, unique and exciting auction items, games and more, all supporting ...

2 years ago
The Salina Family YMCA will host its first ever triathlon event this spring. The swimming, running, and bicycling event will be Sunday, April 14th. All funds raised will support the Salina YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, which makes it possible for children in the Salina community to participate in youth and childcare programs that might otherwise be ...

2 years ago
A fundraising event for the Salina Art Center exceeded expectations.  “Under construction, and over the top” was the theme for the 2024 Salina Art Center Gala held Feb. 3, 2024 at The Venue in Salina. According to the organization, this year's fundraising event raised $79,341, smashing the goals set for this year's event. “It’s hard to beat ...

2 years ago
Prompted by student concerns, an inspection of a couple of living facilities at Fort Hays State University revealed the presence of mold. According to the school, a team of industrial hygienists from Wichita-based iSi Environmental returned to the FHSU campus on Monday, Feb. 12, to conduct a follow-up inspection of McMindes Hall and Victor E. Village, two ...

2 years ago
Tips are being sought in a case involving the theft of valuable collectible coins and medication. It's the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, on February 5th deputies responded to the 7000 block of E Farrelly Road for a burglary that had occurred that day.  The items ...

2 years ago
A Salina woman was arrested after setting a man's pants on fire in a hotel room. According to Police Captain. Jim Feldman, around 10pm Thursday, officers responded to the Village Inn Motel located at 453 South Broadway Blvd. after a 48-year-old man's pants were allegedly set on fire by a 38-year-old acquaintance Kelsey Hathaway. Police say Hathaway ...

2 years ago
Motorists in the Sunflower State are paying more to top off the tank heading into the weekend. As reported by Triple-A, the average price for a gallon of regular rose yesterday in Kansas to just over $2.83, this as the corresponding national figure also increased to just under $3.28. Motorists in Wyoming continue to enjoy the lowest ...

2 years ago
No injuries are reported after a pilot was forced to make an emergency landing yesterday in Harvey County. Officials say local first responders were called to the scene about three miles south of the Newton City/County Airport around midday. The pilot - who was alone in the aircraft - reportedly told first responders he was OK after ...

2 years ago
The state of Kansas is seeing more drivers excessively speeding, and law enforcement is making a concentrated effort to bring awareness to it. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, since 2020 troopers have seen record numbers of speeders. In 2022, the highway patrol wrote 1,237 tickets to people driving over 100 miles per hour in a ...

2 years ago
Saline County is continuing a partnership with mental health service provider Cope Notes to offer digital wellness resources to County employees and residents.. The service now offers residents completely free access to its daily text messages of mental health support and positive psychology. According to the County, This initiative is designed to combat stress, anxiety, and ...