8 months ago
The Salina Drug Task Force made a couple of arrests, and seized a large amount of marijuana, cocaine, and guns in connection with an on-going drug distribution investigation. According to Salina Police, on Monday the task force executed a search warrant in the 800 block of Navajo. During the search over 5 pounds of marijuana was ...

8 months ago
Salina Police are investigation a business burglary. Police say at about 7:00 Monday morning officers responded to B.B. Electric, 212 W. Pacific, in reference to a burglary. An employee arriving at the business discovered a rear door to the building  forced open. A preliminary inventory indicated the following items removed from the business: 10’ extension ladder Milwaukee ...

8 months ago
Salina Police are investigating a convenience store burglary. According to police, at about 5:30 in the morning on Monday officers responded to Rod’s 2, at 1339 N. 9th, in reference to a burglary. A person delivering morning papers had arrived at the business when they observed the glass door to the business shattered. Upon entry the suspect(s) ...

8 months ago
A Salina man was arrested after allegedly making a death threat over the phone. Police say on Monday officers made contact with a 47-year-old male from Salina. He reported that on Thursday of last week he received a phone message from a subject identified as 27-year-old Devin Murrell of Salina. During the phone message Murrell threatened ...

8 months ago
Harvest crews are again stalled by rain and muddy fields. After several days of wind and heat allowed harvest to fo shift into high gear across much of southern and central Kansas, by late Monday into Tuesday things are again halting. According to the Kansas Wheat Commission, along with the rain wheat streak mosaic virus continues to ...

8 months ago
Salina Poets, writers, and musicians are invited to participate in a special commemoration program to remember the forgotten at a Salina cemetery. The event will be held at the Gypsum Hill Cemetery at 10 AM this Saturday. Sandy Beverly and Dr. Jennifer Gordon are the organizers of this event titled, "Commemoration: Readings & Music for the ...

8 months ago
Paid parking in downtown Wichita is about to begin. Starting July 1st, parking enforcement will start in the downtown area. City officials say parking meters and kiosks will be installed downtown throughout the summer. The posted rates include one dollar for hourly parking.

8 months ago
The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce wants to know what you think makes Salina and Saline County special? According to the Chamber, local residents are being asked to weigh in on that very question through a short, anonymous community survey now open through the month of July. As part of a larger community marketing initiative, the Salina Area ...

8 months ago
Think spelling bees are just for kids? Think again. Salina Public Library invites adults to take the stage at the Adult Spelling Bee Showdown, presented by Hutton. This will be a hilarious, high-energy, and humbling night of friendly competition and community fun. Join us after hours on Saturday, July 19, 6:30 p.m. at the Salina Public Library. Teams ...

8 months ago
Four K-State Salina pilots will be winging their way back home after competing in the 48th Air Race Classic. The over 4,200 mile competition that began in Fairhope, Alabama wrapped up in Spokane, Washington last week with nine airport stops along the way for fuel and rest. Lori Babcock, Assistant Chief Flight Instructor joined in on the ...

8 months ago
The Central Kansas Amateur Radio Club (CKARC) will participate in a massive emergency preparedness event this weekend. According to the organization, the 2025 ARRL Field Day will take place on Saturday June 28 and Sunday June 29th. This annual event, organized by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), is the largest amateur radio exercise in North ...