10 months ago
The same organization which provides public transportation in the Salina area started a low cost, on demand ride program, back in November on a trial basis. Because of its popularity, that program is now being expanded.  In response to increased ridership and community feedback, OCCK Transportation OnDemand service will now be available Monday through Friday from 5:00 ...

10 months ago
The stars were out Saturday night in Salina for the world premiere of a feature-length documentary film starring a Salina native who has dedicated his life to ecology and sustainability. "Prairie Prophecy” features the life, and life’s work of Wes Jackson. Hundreds of  people gathered to be the first to see the much anticipated film, which ...

10 months ago
A ribbon cutting and book signing at Rolling Hills Zoo Saturday afternoon signified the completion of a special project inspired by a special person.  The new Drawings by Trent Family Room, in honor of Trent Landreth, was dedicated. Among those who gathered were Trent and his family. Following the ribbon cutting and dedication, guests were able ...

10 months ago
Two great opportunities will be available for people to experience and learn the history of Salina, by going on free guided river walks in June. According to the Smoky Hill Museum, they are partnering with the Friends of the River Foundation to create two free guided river walks. Each walk will carry a maximum of 30 ...

10 months ago
The field is set for the 48th Air Race Classic (ARC), the annual all-women cross-country airplane race. Forty-three teams, including a K-State Salina entry, will compete. The teams consist of 96 women pilots from across the United States, and will take off at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 17 from Fairhope, Alabama, for a 2,426-mile national ...

10 months ago
A quartet of Coyotes are world champions. According to Kansas Wesleyan University, four students earned world championship honors, fueling another excellent effort by the school's DECA program at the organization’s annual international competition, held earlier this month in San Francisco. Senior Clay Gagnon and sophomore Paige Chauncey prevailed in the Sports Marketing event, while freshmen Shelby Davidson ...

10 months ago
The month of May will be filled with exciting events that will be occurring in Salina, but the community can use your help. According to Visit Salina, there will volunteer opportunities for those who are willing to help a collection of events. Those events include: Sculpture Tour Unwrap on Saturday, May, 3rd in Downtown Salina from ...

10 months ago
Miracles do happen and a game that is meant to allow special needs kids/adults play "America's Pastime," was a success. On Thursday, April 24th the 2nd annual "Miracle Game," presented by First Bank Kansas occurred at the Bill Burke fields in Salina. The Miracle Game is a baseball, t-ball game designed for those with special needs. The ...

10 months ago
Tips are bring sought in a case involving thefts from a Salina  home improvement store.  The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to Salina Police, on Tuesday, February 25th, a male entered the Menard’s store at 805 Virginia Court at about 9:00 AM. He picked up numerous items to include ...

10 months ago
A federal judge rejected a former Kansas foster care leader’s request to leave the country, even though a Chicago faith leader vouched for him. Robert “Father Bobby” Smith, who led Salina-based  Saint Francis Ministries from 2014 to 2020, faces federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, 15 counts of wire fraud, and one count of money ...

10 months ago
A woman from the Barton County community of Ellinwood has been charged with first degree murder in connection with the death of a four-month-old baby. According to the Kansas Attorney General's Office, Christy M. Nemnich is charged with one count of first-degree murder, two counts of child abuse, and one count of operating an unlicensed day ...