7 months ago
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, there are plenty of activities to choose from. Weekend activities in the Salina area include: 40th Annual Theatre Salina Guild Geranium & Plant Sale Friday, April 17 8 am-8 pm Theatre Salina 303 E Iron Art & Coffee Saturday, April 18 10 am-noon Salina Art Center 242 S Santa Fe The Pink Panther Strikes Again Saturday, April 18 7-9 pm Sunday, ...

7 months ago
A 15-year-old boy accused in a fatal shooting appeared via video in juvenile court in Salina Thursday afternoon for a status update and detention hearing. His court appointed attorney Richard Comfort and guardian ad litem Justin Ferrell were in court in person, as were members of his family. Collin Arroyo is accused of shooting 14-year-old Carter ...

7 months ago
Severe storms will be likely Friday afternoon and evening along a strong cold front, especially east of the Salina area. According to the National Weather Service, severe storms are expected to develop along Marion, to Wichita to Harper line between 1 pm and 5 pm and then track off to the east. Storms will then exit ...

7 months ago
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly was in Salina Thursday to honor a business which was founded in 1987, when she was a Salina resident. Geoprobe Systems was honored with the Governor's Exporter of the Year Award. Geoprobe Systems manufactures drilling rigs and tooling for industries like environmental, geotechnical, and exploration. It was founded by engineers Mel Kejr ...

7 months ago
 Kansas Wesleyan’s Art and Design Department will show what its students have accomplished in four years of hard work. The senior student art show will run April 20 through May 11 at The Gallery on the KWU campus. A reception for the five seniors will be 5-6:30 p.m. May 1, with remarks at 5:30. People’s choice ...

7 months ago
Salina Police are investigating a burglary at a downtown bar in which gaming machines were targeted. Police say at about 11:30 AM Wednesday officers responded to the Voo bar at 249 N. Santa Fe. Employees arrived to open the business when they discovered the business had been burglarized. Forced entry was gained at the back of the ...

7 months ago
The Salina Education Foundation has selected its 2026 Loan Initiative for Future Teachers (LIFT) recipients. According to the organization, the six recipients were selected from a pool of 20 applicants by a committee consisting of Salina Education Foundation Trustees, USD 305 staff, and community members. The recipients are: Jessica Bertrand – Jessica will soon be a graduate from Western ...

7 months ago
Two of three Kansans nominated to the U.S. District Court were questioned Wednesday during a joint U.S. Senate confirmation hearing about their role in the August 2023 raid by law enforcement officers of the Marion County Record that prompted international condemnation for trampling constitutional rights to freedom of the press. Nominee Tony Mattivi, director of the ...

7 months ago
Two of the leaders of the Salina Animal Shelter will appear in Saline County District Court near the end of the month to face misdemeanor criminal charges. According to Saline County District Court records, a Notice to Appear in court was filed Monday for Animal Services Manager Monique Hawley and Operations Superintendent Andrea Murphy. They are ...

7 months ago
Supporters, staff, and the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Blue Coats gathered Wednesday to celebrate the opening of a second location for Kansas Physical Therapy Partners. The new facility, located in the Galaxy Center at 2306 Planet Avenue, provides personalized outpatient physical therapy, specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation and sports injury recovery. Physical Therapy Dr. Jordan Zuccarelli told ...

7 months ago
Supporters of the annual Project Salina effort gathered for a kickoff luncheon on Wednesday. The Salina Rescue Mission and Project Salina provided the meal, while participating businesses and organizations learned more about the mission and the impact it has on families in need. Participating businesses and organizations received posters, brochures, and other materials for their food ...