8 years ago
The suspect in the firearm discharge in Aggieville has been identified and located. The investigation into possible charges continues. Thank you to everyone for your help! ORIGINAL:  Riley County police are investigating after shots were fired in Manhattan. Someone allegedly fired a gun about 1:00 morning Sunday near 11th and Moro streets in Aggieville. Police have video from ...

8 years ago
Kansas Wildlife And Parks Magazine – Kansas’ premiere outdoor magazine produced by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism – will soon adorn its pages with winning entries from the 2017 Wild About Kansas Photo Contest. The winning images will be featured in the magazine’s much-anticipated annual January/February photo issue, alongside works from some ...

8 years ago
Money collected during a Salina organization's one day charitable collection event has been donated to help fund a Salina Christmas tradition. OCCK Transportation last week organized the 2017 Holiday Give & Go charitable campaign, a community fundraiser. All monetary fares received by OCCK general public transportation, and on the CityGo buses were donated. Each CityGo bus also ...

8 years ago
A group of students from Southeast of Saline High School volunteered to help the Salina Salvation Army, and at the same time had a little fun playing the role of Santa's elves. Several groups of students from the school's National Honor Society helped during the Salvation Army's Christmas Fund and Angel Tree distribution day. Captain Lynn ...

8 years ago
OCCK Transportation is recognizing some of its drivers as recipients of the 2017 Driver Safety Recognition Awards. The OCCK Transportation Division Safe Driver Recognition and Award Program is designed to distinguish and honor OCCK Transportation drivers who have proven their skill in avoiding accidents and consistently perform their jobs in a safe and efficient manner.  Recipients ...

8 years ago
After receiving two additional approvals this week, Salina Area Technical College will offer a Practical Nursing program to up to 40 students starting in the fall of 2018. Final approval to launch the program came this week; the Kansas State Board of Nursing approved the plan on Wednesday, and the college was informed Friday that the ...

8 years ago
A new person is in a leadership position at one of Salina's largest social service organizations. Bill Whymark, Ph.D., has been named Chief Information Officer for Saint Francis Community Services. He brings more than 20 years of experience to the role, having held analytical leadership positions with global entities including Northwest Airlines, IBM, General Electric, and ...

8 years ago
Family and friends are trying to find a teen who has been missing since late October. Kansas Missing and Unsolved tells KSAL News that 16-year-old Justin T. Smith went missing from his placement on Salina back on October 25th. Smith stands 5’ 8″ tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information ...

8 years ago
Lindsborg came alive with a week of celebration in conjunction with the inauguration of William A. Jones as Bethany College’s 14th President in the college’s 136 history . The installation service last Friday was the central event in a weeklong celebration. The Jultide Concert “From Heaven Above” followed by a reception at the Birger Sandzén Art ...

8 years ago
Smoky Hill River Renewal Project Steering Committee Members have been refining concepts presented to the public at open houses held July 20 and September 28.  As part of the design process, the City and design team has met with the 26 member community steering committee to incorporate input. The October steering committee meeting focused on aesthetics ...

8 years ago
Between December 5, 2017 and December 10, 2017, the Salina Police Department has taken multiple reports of graffiti. The graffiti has occurred at Fountain Plaza, 2100 S. 9th, Casey’s, 725 W. Schilling, Diehl Construction, 521 Bishop, and Hobby Lobby, 2450 S. 9th. In all instances “Ground Zero Production” has been sprayed on the buildings. Total damage ...