5 years ago
Salina Family Healthcare Center has achieved the significant milestone of accreditation by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES). Accreditation represents a high level of quality and service to the community, and the ability to better meet the needs of Medicare recipients and others affected by diabetes in the Salina area. “We are very ...

5 years ago
UPDATE: A second suspect being sought in connection with a high speed pursuit in which an officer was shot has been caught. Based on information that the KBI developed, KHP troopers were able to locate the vehicle the 36-year-old man was traveling in. Then, at approximately 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon near the I-70 East Topeka ...

5 years ago
The work of a Salina artist will highlighted at a Lindsborg art venue. Karla Prickett will be the Aritst-in-Residence at the Red Barn Studio September 1st through September 12th. “Since retirement, I have created a home studio and am enjoying the time and space to create. The Red Barn Studio is a most inspirational place to ...

5 years ago
Bachelor’s and master’s degree programs offered by Fort Hays State University’s FHSU Online continue to rank among the best in Kansas and the nation. Heading the list of top-10 rankings and recognitions were several recognizing FHSU programs in the College of Education. Fort Hays State was ranked No. 1 by Bestvalueschools.org, the organization noting how FHSU’s online ...

5 years ago
An educational opportunity focused on growing food for and in urban areas will be held Wednesdays in October this year. The 2020 Urban Food Systems Symposium will be online, with sessions planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT every Wednesday in October. The event typically draws community leaders, urban planners and growers, not-for-profit administrators and ...

5 years ago
There are 474 positive COVID-19 cases at the University of Kansas. According to the school the 474 positive results come from 21,719 test results, for a positivity rate of 2.18%. The school's sorority and fraternity life community has 270 positive individuals from a total of 2,698 individuals tested, for a positivity rate of 10.01%. The results include some ...

5 years ago
There are 10 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County. According to the Saline County Health Department, the total for the county is now 460, with 84 cases currently active.  There are 367  people who  have recovered, and a total of 9 deaths. Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have 5 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The Saline County ...

5 years ago
Two Salina organizations have been awarded nearly $100,000 in grants to provide services for victims of crime. According to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt's Office, the grants were awarded to support the following programs: Child Advocacy & Parenting Services, Inc., $32,500 to increase support of child abuse victims through increased advocacy. Child Advocacy & Parenting Services, ...

5 years ago
Rolling Hills Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its newer arrivals. According to the zoo, they are grieving the loss of one of their Amur tiger triplets.   Luka, the male of the three, passed away while undergoing an exam to address some dental issues he was experiencing which affected his ability to consume his ...

5 years ago
A Salina teen is now in the Juvenile Detention Center after he allegedly stole a handgun and later hid from police officers after stealing a car. According to Police Captain Gary Hanus, a citizen helped authorities track the location of his stolen vehicle through GPS, locating it in the area of E. Iron and S. Columbia ...

5 years ago
Salina Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a driver from a high speed pursuit. The crime is this week's Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on August 7th at 11:55 IM in the 1900 block of S 9th Street, and on August 16th at 3:38 AM, in the 2100 block ...