10 years ago
Cleanup is expected to begin after a tornado that officials say stayed on the ground for about 90 minutes damaged or destroyed about 20 homes in rural northern Kansas. Dickinson County fire district one chief Paul Froelich told The Associated Press early Thursday that crews have completed secondary searches of the damaged properties. He says no ...

10 years ago
Potential changes are underway to improve the lake at Lakewood Park.  The City of Salina Parks and Recreation Department, along with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), take pride in providing Salina and surrounding areas with a community fishing experience at Lakewood Park. The lake is an important part of our wildlife area ...

10 years ago
The Salina Symphony and 1st Infantry Division Band are teaming up to fill the air in Abilene with the sounds of 'Space' at the Eisenhower Presidential Library. "The creation of NASA under the Eisenhower Administration is a great tie in with our 'space theme' this year, " said Adrienne Allen with the Symphony. The outdoor concert will ...

10 years ago
Police are investigating a forgery case that cost a Salina woman $1,200. Sondra Crank told officers someone stole a blank check from her and forged her signature for cash at the Money Zone Inc., 1819 S. Broadway. The crime dates back to May 13th. Sherry Garrione reported that she had lost her cell phone and credit ...

10 years ago
Families are invited to cool off and relax this summer at Salina Public Library’s movie nights. The first movie will be “McFarland, USA,” rated PG, on June 2. The film tells the story of a struggling coach (played by Kevin Costner) who starts a cross-country team in McFarland, Calif. On June 16, the movie will be “Inside ...

10 years ago
A Saline County woman reported her jewelry box was stolen. The Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating a home burglary in the 5000 block of S. Fairchilds Road. Deputies say sometime Tuesday between 9:30am and 4:30pm, someone entered the home of Melana Sandquist and stole a jewelry box full of rings, necklaces, chains, pendants plus a KU ...

10 years ago
Severe storms roared through Kansas Tuesday night, dropping over a dozen tornadoes in Southwest Kansas and a possible microburst in Salina. An official says an unknown number of people were injured amid severe storms in western Kansas. KAKE reported that at least two homes were destroyed by a large tornado in the Dodge City area  and a ...

10 years ago
A Hillsboro man was indicted Tuesday on charges of carrying out a $7.9 million oil and gas fraud scheme. According to acting U.S. Attorney Tom Beall, 70-year-old David K. Lawson  is charged with one count of wire fraud. The indictment alleges the crime occurred while Lawson was the owner and director of Sonstone Trading, LLC. Lawson made ...

10 years ago
At least fifteen residents on Tuesday asked Saline County Commissioners to make improvements to West Water Well Road, between Lightville and Burma Roads. Most asked that the road be paved, to cut down on dust. Some asked for the County to negotiate with the City. In places, the existing road encroaches on the City’s property ...

10 years ago
The 21st Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking candidates to fill a district judge vacancy that will be created when Judge David L. Stutzman steps down June 3 to accept a senior judge assignment. The 21st judicial district includes Clay and Riley counties. Justice Marla J. Luckert, the Supreme Court departmental justice responsible for the 21st judicial ...

10 years ago
The  Greater Salina Community has announced nine local projects received over $32,000 in grants through the YW Legacy Fund and the generosity of the Elden V. Miller Family Charitable Trust.  The YW Legacy Fund supports initiatives that align with the mission of the former YWCA in Salina, making grants to organizations that support women, children ...