The Salina Police Department and Saline County Sheriff's Office are among over 50 law enforcement agencies across the state being recognized for traffic safety. According to AAA Kansas, 51 law enforcement agencies comprising 38 police departments and 13 sheriff’s offices, are being honored with AAA Kansas Community Traffic Safety Awards for their 2019 work to keep roadways in their cities and...
A brand new musical will have its world premiere in Salina. Salina South will present the world premiere of the musical DREAMLAND. According to the school, DREAMLAND will premiere with shows January 30, 31, and February 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Salina South High auditorium. February 1 has an optional dinner theatre ticket for an additional $8. The dinner begins at 5:30pm. DREAMLAND is new mus...
The following is the most printed, and famous, newspaper editorial in history. Virginia O'Hanlon, age 8, wrote a letter to the editor of the New York Sun. The response by newsman Francis P. Church was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. Dear Editor: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, "If you see it in The Sun it's so." Pl...
For the 37th year in a row Bill Fekas is planning to prepare a free community-wide Christmas dinner. The Salina chef is still in need of a little support. Fekas is planning to prepare and serve a free dinner to as many as 4,500 people. This will be the 37th year for the Fekas Family Christmas Dinner in Salina. Fekas, with the help of a small army of volunteers, has been preparing a turkey ...
SANTA’S STASH FOR CHRISTMAS CASH Santa’s Stash For Christmas Cash with Central Mall Salina and First Bank Kansas We’ve got the cash, so come get your stash! Santa dropped off his stash with us, so we will bring the box around the area, and every time it goes out, you can guess how much is in the box. If you’re the closest guesser of the day, you’ll be a finalist to win the whole ...
The Salina Chorale is planning special holiday performance. According to the organization, the chorale, under the direction of William Tuzicka and accompanied by Sue Will, presents “Carols of Christmas 2019,” at 5 p.m. this Sunday, Dec. 1st at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina. The live sound of the chorus in this high ceiling setting rivals that of the big cathedrals of Europe. Adult tic...
A pond at a Salina park remains under a public health warning. According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the Jerry Ivey Pond is among six bodies of water in the Kansas under public health warnings due to blue-green algae.The agency says along with the six lakes and ponds which are under a warning, four others are under a watch. Current Warnings: Big Eleven Lake, Wyan...
Salina Police have enacted their Emergency Accident Reporting Plan, or EARP. Non-injury accidents, non hit and run, an accident that does not require towing and you don't believe alcohol or drugs have been involved can be filed on-line or in person at the police department. The form must be turned in within 48-hours of the accident. www.pd.salina.org ...
