5 months ago
The Crowley County Sheriff's Office is investigating after human remains were found near a pond yesterday afternoon. A resident called 911 after discovering the body on their property around 2:45 p.m. Sumner County officials have been contacted after they had recently reported a missing person, but the remains in Crowley County haven't been identified yet. An autopsy ...

5 months ago
The Salina Symphony String Academy announces Beginning Group String Lessons, designed for brand-new musicians and those with less than a year of playing experience. In a fun, supportive group setting, students will build a strong musical foundation while learning the basics of violin, viola, and cello. Classes for children ages 4-6 will be held Tuesdays at ...

5 months ago
Hotrods will be rolling down Santa Fe tonight as vintage cars bring a cool vibe back to Salina. The KKOA Leadsled Spectacular Car Show will celebrate its 45th Anniversary this Thursday through Sunday. It will be the 20th year in Salina for the show. The car show includes several iconic events including a Thursday night sunset cruise ...

5 months ago
Nominations are currently being sought for inductees into the 2025 class of the Salina Business Hall of Fame. The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce established the Salina Business Hall of Fame in 2005 to honor prominent business leaders both past and present, which have made extraordinary contributions to Salina, earned the respect of the Salina community, ...

5 months ago
The future of the new Youth Department at the Salina Public Library got a B_O_O_S_ T over the weekend with its first-ever Adult Spelling Bee Showdown which proved to be a delightfully nerdy night of competition, laughter, and community spirit. Sponsored by Hutton Design + Build, the event brought in a full house of spellers and ...

5 months ago
Bill Burke Park is closed. The City of Salina has closed the entryway for motor vehicles into the parking lot due to rising water on the Smoky Hill River. According to Utilities Director Martha Tasker, the NOAA river forecast center is predicting the river to crest sometime Thursday at 23-feet and officials are concerned about access ...

5 months ago
Saline County is gearing up for the search for our next County Administrator, and they are asking residents to provide input about what qualities and qualifications you most value in upcoming candidates. Current County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes will retire on March 31. To ensure a smooth transition, the County is beginning the search process early. Among their ...

5 months ago
The public is invited to join the July Lunch & Learn program this Thursday at noon at the Eisenhower Presidential Library. The hybrid program will be held in the Library building indoor courtyard and online via YouTube Livestream. Guests are encouraged to arrive by 11:45 a.m. A light box-lunch will be provided on a first ...

5 months ago
Salina Police are looking for a known suspect who allegedly stole a friend's car. According to Police Captain Jim Feldman, a 54-year-old male victim contacted authorities after discovering his 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe was gone. The man told police the friend had stayed at his home on Saturday night and did not have permission to take the ...

5 months ago
 Registration is open for one of the largest employment events in the area. According to OCCK, the 35th Annual Employment Expo is the largest event of its kind in Salina. This year’s Expo will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center. The Employment Expo offers ...

5 months ago
Saline County's Back-to-School Fair has seen the community rally around its students and education system for over 25 years. On Tuesday, Salina Central High School hosted both the Back-to-School Fair and Open Enrollment for Saline County students. Both events have been held on the same day for over five years now. Through the halls of Salina ...