3 weeks ago
Kansas Wesleyan has added pair of new members of the university’s Board of Trustees. According to KWU,  Joe Rodriguez ’85 and Dr. Nancy Aronson, began stints on the board in recent weeks. “Both Joe and Nancy have gifts that will benefit the KWU community,” said Dr. Matt Thompson, KWU president. “We look forward to their contributions to ...

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Salina Public Library’s summer reading goal of 20,000 books was more than met. According to the Library, together the community didn't just meet the reading goal of 20,000 books, but exceeded it by reading 22,309 books this summer. This year’s summer at the library season invited the community to read together, attend free events, and participate in ...

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Kansans will head to the polls Tuesday to vote for local, state, and federal offices in the August primary election. In-person advance voting for the August primary election concluded at noon Monday. Along with state a federal offices, contested local races on the ballot in Salina include: Kansas House 69th Miranda Bachman (D) Meagan Rico (D) Kansas House 71st ...

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A Kansas woman is now a convicted felon after stealing approximately $49,000 her father received in veterans benefits to pay her own personal expenses. According to the Department of Justice court documents indicate Lucretia Miller, 53, of Topeka pleaded guilty to one count of misappropriation by fiduciary. A federal judge sentenced her to five years of ...

3 weeks ago
A 43-year-old was arrested after a teen suffered a broken nose. According to Salina Police, Sunday afternoon at around 2:00, officers responded to a call at Salina Regional Health Center where a 16-year-old girl was being treated for a broken nose.  Police arrested Joseph Forsberg, a 43 year-old male acquaintance of the juvenile. He could face charges ...

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A man was arrested  after a woman was choked and hit, and a police officer suffered a concussion while taking him into custody. On Saturday, August 1st, Police responded to a call of a domestic dispute on the 1800 block of Lewis. According to police when a officers arrived on scene they witnessed the suspect choking and ...

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The Kansas  U.S. Attorney’s Office continues to spread the word about government imposter scams, specifically the jury duty scam. According to U.S. Attorney Ryan Kriegshauser, in recent months law enforcement agencies have reported an increase in residents being victims of or targeted by jury duty scams. Residents say individuals contacted them claiming to represent the U.S. District ...

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It’s a sure sign summer in Salina is winding down. Salina’s Kenwood Cove Water Park is preparing to close for the year. Kenwood Cove is open normal hours all this week, through Sunday, August 9th. Water Walking and Lap Swim will continue through Saturday, August 8th. The last day of public swimming will be on Sunday, August ...

3 weeks ago
The Salina Area United Way is inviting everyone to dress up, step in, and place your bets for a cause. The organization is hosting the casino-themed "A Night of Chance, All in For Change" event this Friday night. With black tie strongly suggested, this is a polished night of casino-style play where your chips become more ...

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A group of Dickinson County businesses were recognized for their patriotic pride. Winners of  the Driving Dickinson County organization's "Stars and Stipes Storefront Showdown" have been recognized.  The event encouraged businesses and organizations across the nine communities in the county to decorate for America's 250th birthday. Winners include: Community Pride My Tyme Café - An antique tractor spent the ...

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Salina native, and former Kansas Governor Bill Graves, along with former Governor Kathleen Sebelius, have united to voice skepticism about an effort to change the Kansas Supreme Court. The following is from the former governors: Americans’ trust in the judiciary and the justice system is eroding at every level. From the U.S. Supreme Court to state courts ...