9 months ago
A fire at Hesston College is under investigation. The blaze broke out in a chemistry classroom in the 300-block of South College Drive in Hesston on Friday. The damage was contained to a single room, but the nearby Kauffman Court residence hall was evacuated due to concern over chemical smoke. The incident is under investigation.

9 months ago
The whole family is invited to "Bike the Park" at Lakewood Park. In celebration of National Bike Month, Lakewood Discovery Center and Great Plains Manufacturing are teaming up to host Bike the Park—a free, family-friendly outdoor event this Saturday, May 17th, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Lakewood Park. During the event, Lakewood Discovery Center will ...

9 months ago
An event this coming weekend will take the phrase "go fly a kite" to a whole new level. Lindsborg invites everyone to enjoy a day of kite flying at Coronado Heights, either flying them yourself, or watching the fun. The event begins at 10:00 in the morning on Saturday at Coronado Heights. According to the Lindsborg Convention ...

9 months ago
A Salina attorney has been honored by the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association (KTLA) awards program, which recognizes  individuals and organizations for their contributions to the legal field, particularly those who have advanced the cause of justice. Patrik Neustrom was honored with the Arthur C. Hodgson Award.  The Hodgson Award is KTLA’s highest honor. It recognizes exemplary, consistent, and ...

9 months ago
A new face is in a leadership position at a Kansas bank which has branches in multiple communities including Salina. According to Bank of the Plains, John Meyer has accepted the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer. Gene Dikeman, CEO of Bank of the Plains shared “I am really happy to have John on our senior ...

9 months ago
Two Republicans leading the Kansas task force developing a new public education finance formula expressed frustration that superintendents were being recruited to join a prospective lawsuit amid speculation the reform process would result in elimination of districts with fewer than 100 students. Wichita GOP Sen. Renee Erickson and Rep. Susan Estes, who serve as chair and ...

9 months ago
A new truck has been added to the fleet at the Salina Fire Department. According to the agency, Friday afternoon, Engine 1 officially went into service. It is the sixth of seven new fire apparatus ordered back in February 2024. It’s now responding out of Fire House 1 on Elm Street, serving the North side of ...

9 months ago
Sadness and alarm accompanying the execution-style shooting of Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Conroy O’Brien on May 24, 1978, was matched by despair and shock of state law enforcement leaders when informed of the decision to parole murderer Jimmie Nelms. Kansas Highway Patrol Col. Erik Smith, Attorney General Kris Kobach and Sage Hill, president of the Kansas ...

9 months ago
A couple of arrests in Kansas are among 205 child sexual abuse offenders caught in a nationwide crackdown dubbed "Operation Restore Justice". According to the FBI, In the District of Kansas, two individuals were arrested and charged with federal crimes, including: Christopher Davis, 39, of Wellington was indicted on four counts of distribution of child pornography ...

9 months ago
As the school year winds down, summer at Salina Public Library is just getting started. The library is launching a season full of reading, learning, and celebration with programs designed to engage the community and promote literacy for all ages. At the heart of this year’s initiative is an exciting goal: to read 20,000 books as a ...

9 months ago
Two people were injured in a fire that destroyed a home northeast of Salina Thursday evening. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, Thursday evening at about 5:40 deputies and Rural Fire Districts 5, 7, and 2 responded to a working house fire in the 1500 block of N Marymount Rd.  A 75-year-old female resident received ...