6 months ago
As summer begins to wind down, Salina Public Library is turning up the fun with exciting events, a final push toward our 20,000-book reading challenge, and a high-energy fundraiser you won’t want to miss. Since May, readers of all ages have been working toward a shared goal: read 20,000 books as a community before summer ends. ...

6 months ago
The hospital in Clay Center is one of the best in the country in patient experience. Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) has been recognized as one of the 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience in the nation by the 2025 Women’s Choice Award. According to the hospital, this national recognition is awarded based on criteria rooted ...

6 months ago
A Colorado man was arrested after allegedly threatening two people with a hammer during a disturbance outside a convenience store west of Salina. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, 38-year-old Nathan Andrew Seltzer from Aurora, Colorado, arrived on foot at the Singh Travel Center at 2124 N Hedville Road, on Friday, July 4th, at 7:39 ...

6 months ago
The illegal use of  fireworks is attributed as the cause of a field fire east of Salina. According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, first responders were called at 6:03 PM on July 4th to the report of a fire in a field in the 3000 block of East Cloud Street. Rural firefighters were able to get ...

6 months ago
An arrest man was made following domestic incident in which a woman was allegedly beaten and strangled in an east Salina home. According to Salina Police, Friday at about 1:30 AM officers responded to the 2800 block of Argonne in reference to a domestic disturbance. A 31-year-old female reported she got into an argument with a ...

6 months ago
Police are looking for thieves who stole a large amount of allergy medication from a Salina warehouse club. According to the Salina Police Department, on Saturday at 4:45 PM, officers responded to a theft at Sam’s Club, 2919 Market Place. Employees reported at about 4 PM, a Hispanic male entered the store, picked up a 40-gallon ...

6 months ago
The Zillyettes: Jeff and Cheryl, have had a tumultuous few years. The husband and wife duo, of Herington, Kansas, have both had cancer, with Jeff suffering a remission and having it a second time. It started in November of 2023 when Jeff, a painter, didn’t feel good. He went to the doctor, who did some x-rays but ...

6 months ago
More than 500 people came together at Pacific Park on Saturday for the annual Daddy Bud Day celebration, an event that is quickly becoming a cherished tradition in North Salina. Held each year on the Saturday following the Fourth of July, Daddy Bud Day was founded nearly six decades ago by “Daddy Bud,” grandfather of local ...

6 months ago
The middle of summer is the perfect time to get ready for a cool Christmas tradition. The Salina Area United Way has officially announced their 5th annual Christmas Event coming up in December: "Mistletoe Melodies Ugly Sweater Edition  Featuring HiFi Dueling Pianos". The fund raising event will take place Friday, December 19th, at the Tony's Pizza ...

6 months ago
Bethany College is expanding its centralized, student-focused enrollment services by forming a unified student services team. According to the school, this effort is bringing together Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and Registrar support in one location: the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Welcome Center. This one-stop shop model reflects Bethany’s commitment to creating a seamless and supportive ...

6 months ago
Summer is here, and hot temperatures are on the horizon. Evergy customers use the most electricity during the summer months as air conditioners work to keep up with the hot weather. According to the company, not only are there small things customers can do to have a big impact on saving energy, Kansas customers can now ...