1 year ago
The deadline for a community wide food assessment survey has been extended. According to the Saline County Food Action Community Team (FACT), they have extended the deadline for the community-wide Food Assessment Survey to May 30th,  giving more residents the opportunity to share their experiences with food access, availability, and affordability. Originally launched on April 3, the survey is open ...

1 year ago
Salina Regional Health Center has been recognized for its heart patient care. According to the hospital, it has been recognized by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with heart failure. The Heart Failure Reaccreditation was based on a rigorous onsite review of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose ...

1 year ago
A Salina woman became concerned for her safety after a man approached her home Tuesday evening, shouting and acting erratically. She called 911 after he broke a window on her house in the 2000 block of Norton Street. According to Police Captain Jim Feldman, officers arrived on scene shorty after 6:30pm and took the man into custody ...

1 year ago
The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum welcomes the public to attend the Symphony at Sunset Annual D-Day Commemoration Concert in Abilene on Saturday, June 7. This event is dedicated to honoring the remarkable legacy of Dwight Eisenhower and the extraordinary sacrifices made during World War II. Symphony at Sunset features an outdoor concert showcasing patriotic and popular ...

1 year ago
A couple of long-time friends will celebrate one of life's  milestones when they both graduate college. On Saturday two proud Salina South High School alumni, Q. Hill (Herman Hill IV) and A.J. Johnson (Arlander Johnson IV), will cross the stage at Kansas Wesleyan University’s commencement ceremony, marking a milestone not only for themselves but for the ...

1 year ago
Flags will fly at half-staff Thursday across Kansas to honor fallen police officers. Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the state to be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Thursday in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Peace Officers Memorial Day pays tribute to local, state, and federal peace officers who have died ...

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About 100 people gathered Tuesday evening for the first public peek  at a project that began nearly 20 years ago as an idea. Planning is well under way, construction and other projects will begin by this time next year, and by 2030 the the Smoky Hill River will be revitalized and flowing through Salina again. City ...

1 year ago
Tom Nass and BG Gilliam from Pineville, Missouri, completed their 891.7-mile journey along the Chisholm Trail Tuesday, arriving in Abilene. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, their journey in the saddle began on February 14 near San Antonio, Texas, and spanned 88 days, testing them through all types of weather, including snow, dust storms, ...

1 year ago
A couple of Salina USD 305 Schools have earned awards for math and reading. According to the District, the Kansas State Department of Education has named Cottonwood, Oakdale and Schilling Elementary Schools as recipients of the 2024 Challenge Awards. Certificates were presented to the schools at Tuesday evening's school board meeting.  “Our staff’s commitment to meeting the ...

1 year ago
A bank robbery suspect who led law enforcement on a high speed pursuit that ended in rural Saline County died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to a joint statement issued by the FBI, Kansas Highway Patrol, and Topeka Police Department, Tuesday morning at approximately 10:14, Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers assisted local authorities in Marion County ...

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One of the most respected names in rock music is coming to perform in Salina. Boz Skaggs is coming to the Stiefel Theatre this fall. After first finding acclaim with the Steve Miller Band, singer/songwriter Boz Scaggs went on to enjoy considerable solo success.  His 1976 album "Silk Degrees" peaked at number 2 on the Billboard ...