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This Friday will mark 50 years since the last death of a police officer in Salina in the line of duty. On Friday June 13th, 1975, 27-year-old Patrolman Jerry Ivey was shot and killed by a man who had just committed a robbery. Joe Hay is now a Saline County Commissioner. That day back in 1975 ...

7 months ago
Kat Jeske set out to redefine the salon experience in Salina—and four years ago, she did just that with the launch of Wallie Wax Co in the heart of Downtown. The business quickly flourished, prompting a move just a block north to 145 S Santa Fe after three successful years. Now, that vision has grown. Jeske, ...

7 months ago
The Salina Fire Department battled a fire in the east part of Town Wednesday. According to the agency, just before 10:00 in the morning first responders were dispatched to the 2200 block of Brookwood Lane for the report of a residential house fire. Upon arrival crews found a single-story residence with heavy smoke coming from the rear ...

7 months ago
Salina Area public transportation will be offering free rides and extended hours, to and from and in and around the Smoky Hill River Festival. According to OCCK Transportation, any passengers with a River Festival wristband, that ride CityGo or Paratransit vehicles, will be allowed to ride for free on Thursday, June 12th, Friday, June 13th, or ...

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The Smoky Hill River Festival is prompting a temporary road closure. According to Salina Arts & Humanities, Kenwood Park Drive will be closed on Thursday, June 12, at 3 pm through Sunday, June 15, at 9 pm to allow pedestrians safe access to and from the Smoky Hill River Festival as they enter the park on the ...

7 months ago
The finish line is within reach for Salina Presbyterian Manor’s $10-million expansion campaign, and in need of a little help. According to the organization, as Salina’s only nonprofit retirement community, Salina Presbyterian Manor provides the full continuum of care for aging adults, offering variety, choice, and the freedom to enjoy life on one’s own terms. “It’s the ...

7 months ago
Shots were fired at a Salina hotel the same day residents permanently living there were evicted after the state ordered an emergency shutdown because of  fire code and safety violations. According to Salina Police, Tuesday night at about 7:30 officers responded to the Marifah Inn, 1846 N. 9th, in reference to multiple calls of shots being ...

7 months ago
A group from Salina is offering a ride to the state capitol in Topeka to participate in a “No Kings Day” protest. The protest is one of over 1,500 similar demonstrations which will take place across the country on Saturday. According to Miranda Bachman, a local “Freedom Van” from Salina will embark on a journey to ...

7 months ago
A single-vehicle crash involving a deer sent a driver to the hospital in Salina. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 41-year-old Justin Cook of Lorraine was driving a Peterbilt semi headed wast on K 140 Highway. He swerved  to try and avoid a deer, dropping the right front tire off the road and onto the shoulder. ...

7 months ago
Employees from the hospital in Abilene are helping to support a family who lost everything in a fire. According to the hospital, employees of Memorial Health System wore blue jeans at work, in May, for a “Jeans Day” fundraiser. Employees who made a donation of at least $5 were allowed to wear blue jeans on Fridays. ...

7 months ago
As Festival-goers prepare to enjoy the Smoky Hill River Festival’s “Epic Arts Party” this week, there are things to bring, and things to leave at home. The Smoky Hill River Festival occurs in scenic Oakdale Park, one of Salina’s oldest and most beautiful spaces. To lessen the impact of more than 60,000 Festival-goers and provide a ...