1 year ago
Salina's first business expo is planned for this fall. According to the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, its first Salina Business Expo will be a dynamic new event designed to connect local businesses, entrepreneurs, and the community. The Expo will take place on Thursday,  September 18th, at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center from 10am to 2pm. Open ...

1 year ago
Supporters are rallying around the family of a Kansas Sheriff Deputy who was killed Friday night in the line of duty. Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede was responding to a fireworks call in Phillipsburg when he was killed while trying to arrest a suspect. As he attempted to place the suspect in handcuffs, a struggle broke ...

1 year ago
They went on sale Friday, and fireworks can be legally discharged in the Salina City Limits Thursday, July 3rd and  Friday July 4th. Local officials say consumer fireworks are a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays. But they must be used carefully. According to the National Fire Protection Association, each year nearly 10,000 people are treated ...

1 year ago
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday evening, n Phillipsburg. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation requested the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office lead the independent investigation following the incident. At around 9:28 p.m. Friday, the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office received a report of illegal, non-consumer-grade fireworks being detonated at 899 1st ...

1 year ago
 A Kansas program aimed at preventing unemployment fraud has been caught in the crosshairs of the Trump administration’s crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The U.S. Department of Labor in May canceled $400 million in unemployment insurance grants across the country. Included within the grant funding was language that the Trump administration associated with DEI ...

1 year ago
A University of Kansas history professor who has researched the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh's infant son in 1932 says it's time for the New Jersey State Police to submit evidence in the case for modern forensic testing. Assistant Teaching Professor Jonathan Hagel has joined a lawsuit seeking to force authorities to do just that. In 1932, Charles ...

1 year ago
Over the past 34 years the Salina Salvation Army has been under the command of 23 different officers. One person has been a constant, though, managing the office and doing any other task needed. That person is Roxanne Matous, and as of Friday she is officially retired. Over the years Matous has played a key role ...

1 year ago
The City of Salina is seeking a few good men, women, and youth willing to serve in various volunteer positions. According to the City, they are currently accepting expression of interest forms for vacancies that currently or will soon exist on the following citizen boards, commissions and committees: Accessibility Advisory Board · Three (3) Citizens-at-large · One (1) ...

1 year ago
Salina Police are seeking tips in connection with a recent business burglary. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on Monday, June 23rd,  at 7:00 AM officers responded to B.B. Electric, 212 W. Pacific, in reference to a burglary. A subject arriving at the business and discovered a rear ...

1 year ago
A man who was being sought after escaping from custody earlier this week has been caught after being on the run for a couple of days. 36-year-old Levi Sanderson was booked into the Saline County Jail Thursday evening. Sanderson escaped custody Tuesday from sheriff deputies who were returning him from the Central Kansas Foundation drug treatment facility East ...

1 year ago
Residents at Salina's Presbyterian Manor senior living facility received a pleasant surprise when they gathered for happy hour in the Ivory Keys Cafe Thursday afternoon. Country stars from Nashville, recording artists Jason Michael Carroll and Vencent "Bigg Vinny" Hickerson, showed up and put on an impromptu show. Both are out on tour, and are in Salina ...