5 years ago
November 14 marks the opening day for Kansas’ regular quail and pheasant seasons, and November 21 marks the opening day of Kansas’ regular greater prairie chicken season. This year, the outlook looks promising, as both popular upland game bird populations appear to be faring well. But when opportunities exist statewide, it can sometimes be difficult ...

5 years ago
For the second report in a row there are 38 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County. There were also 38 new cases on Wednesday. The report Monday showed 39 new cases. According to the Saline County Health Department, including the 38 new cases there have now been 1,063 total cases, with 181 cases that are ...

5 years ago
Salina USD 305 middle and high school students will soon return to the classroom five days a week, albeit on a modified schedule. According to the school district, starting November 2nd the secondary hybrid model will change so that grade 6-12 students will be in school for a half day, every day. The “A” cohort will ...

5 years ago
Two have have been charged with attempted capital murder in connection with an August incident in Saline County that included shooting and injuring a Salina police officer. According to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, his office has filed charges against 37-year-old Shawn Patrick Humphrey of Wichita and 36-year-old Adam Drew Humphrey of Leavenworth. The charges were filed Friday ...

5 years ago
A blast of cold weather is approaching. According to the National Weather Service, A hard freeze is anticipated tonight across much of the area. Sub-freezing temperatures are possible across portions of the area Friday night through early Saturday. Be sure to take protective action if you have sensitive plants outdoors. Temperatures will warm up to around 50 on Saturday, ...

5 years ago
There were seven new COVID-19 cases confirmed at Salina schools on Thursday. According to USD 305’s COVID-19 incidents page, cases were confirmed at: Two positive tests at Coronado Elementary October 22, 2020 Two positive tests at Central High School October 22, 2020 One positive test at Meadowlark Ridge Elem. October 22, 2020 One positive test at ...

5 years ago
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a thief who was caught on camera. The crime is this week's Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on Wednesday of this week between 3:00 PM and 3:39 PM, a man was in the Shoe Carnival, located at 2584 S. 9thStreet. While there, the ...

5 years ago
Candidates vying for two Salina area Kansas House of Representative seats in Topeka participated in a forum Thursday evening.  The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters sponsored the event for the Kansas House of Representatives 69th and 71st Districts. Two sessions were held. The first featured Clarke Sanders and Ryan Holmquist, candidates ...

5 years ago
Put on a comfortable pair of walking shoes, grab a jacket, and get ready to have a shiver go up your spine. You can take a tour to experience for yourself the stories and legends that have haunted historic Fort Riley. The Historical and Archaeological Society of Fort Riley, or HASFR, will offer the 24th annual ...

5 years ago
Law enforcement officers at locations across the state will be collecting unused medications for safe disposal on Saturday. The collection events are part of a nationwide effort to safely dispose of leftover medications to prevent accidental or intentional misuse. Since the Drug Take-Back Day program began in 2010, more than 95 tons of unwanted medications have ...

5 years ago
Rolling Hills Zoo is grieving the loss of one of the more popular members of its animal family. Bt, their male giraffe and a beloved family member, otherwise known as Btuanya, has passed away.  According to the zoo, at 18 years old Bt was being treated for severe tendinopathy, which can happen to all giraffes, and it was progressively getting worse, reducing ...