1 month ago
Nominations for inductees into the next class of the Salina Business Hall of Fame are being accepted through Friday. According to the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, this prestigious honor celebrates individuals whose leadership, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and lasting contributions have helped shape the Salina community and strengthened our local business environment. If someone comes to mind who deserves this ...

1 month ago
A former Salina middle school teacher accused of providing alcohol to at least one former student, and giving THC products to other underage students, avoids going to trial. A trial for Amanda Freeman was scheduled to begin this week on Tuesday in Saline County District Court. Instead, on Monday Judge Amy Norton accepted a plea from ...

1 month ago
Kansas Wesleyan has added pair of new members of the university’s Board of Trustees. According to KWU,  Joe Rodriguez ’85 and Dr. Nancy Aronson, began stints on the board in recent weeks. “Both Joe and Nancy have gifts that will benefit the KWU community,” said Dr. Matt Thompson, KWU president. “We look forward to their contributions to ...

1 month ago
Salina Public Library’s summer reading goal of 20,000 books was more than met. According to the Library, together the community didn't just meet the reading goal of 20,000 books, but exceeded it by reading 22,309 books this summer. This year’s summer at the library season invited the community to read together, attend free events, and participate in ...

1 month ago
Kansans will head to the polls Tuesday to vote for local, state, and federal offices in the August primary election. In-person advance voting for the August primary election concluded at noon Monday. Along with state a federal offices, contested local races on the ballot in Salina include: Kansas House 69th Miranda Bachman (D) Meagan Rico (D) Kansas House 71st ...

1 month ago
A Kansas woman is now a convicted felon after stealing approximately $49,000 her father received in veterans benefits to pay her own personal expenses. According to the Department of Justice court documents indicate Lucretia Miller, 53, of Topeka pleaded guilty to one count of misappropriation by fiduciary. A federal judge sentenced her to five years of ...

1 month ago
A 43-year-old was arrested after a teen suffered a broken nose. According to Salina Police, Sunday afternoon at around 2:00, officers responded to a call at Salina Regional Health Center where a 16-year-old girl was being treated for a broken nose.  Police arrested Joseph Forsberg, a 43 year-old male acquaintance of the juvenile. He could face charges ...

1 month ago
A man was arrested  after a woman was choked and hit, and a police officer suffered a concussion while taking him into custody. On Saturday, August 1st, Police responded to a call of a domestic dispute on the 1800 block of Lewis. According to police when a officers arrived on scene they witnessed the suspect choking and ...

1 month ago
The Kansas  U.S. Attorney’s Office continues to spread the word about government imposter scams, specifically the jury duty scam. According to U.S. Attorney Ryan Kriegshauser, in recent months law enforcement agencies have reported an increase in residents being victims of or targeted by jury duty scams. Residents say individuals contacted them claiming to represent the U.S. District ...

2 months ago
It’s a sure sign summer in Salina is winding down. Salina’s Kenwood Cove Water Park is preparing to close for the year. Kenwood Cove is open normal hours all this week, through Sunday, August 9th. Water Walking and Lap Swim will continue through Saturday, August 8th. The last day of public swimming will be on Sunday, August ...

2 months ago
The Salina Area United Way is inviting everyone to dress up, step in, and place your bets for a cause. The organization is hosting the casino-themed "A Night of Chance, All in For Change" event this Friday night. With black tie strongly suggested, this is a polished night of casino-style play where your chips become more ...