1 year ago
A Salina woman was duped out of thousands of dollars after she responded to an email she thought was from a governmental office. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that a 76-year-old woman responded to an email from the 'Federal Trade Commission Department of Investigation' that said her credit cards and checking account had been ...

1 year ago
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day this Saturday, Sept. 28. The Corps has areas at Wilson, Kanopolis, and Milford Lakes in Central Kansas. The waiver does not apply to camping ...

1 year ago
The FAA is investigating following an emergency landing at the Salina Regional Airport. According to the Salina Airport Authority, Saturday evening JetBlue Flight 1189, operating from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport, made an emergency landing at Salina Regional after the flight crew received an alert indicating possible smoke in ...

1 year ago
Falls are a leading cause of injuries among older adults. It’s no accident that the first day of fall also brings National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, and the week that includes that day is National Falls Prevention Awareness Week. According to Kansas State University Research and Extension, falls are often preventable. Lisa Newman, Family and Community ...

1 year ago
Welcome fall. Sunday officially ushered in autumn. The autumnal equinox officially brought the fall season to the Northern Hemisphere on Sunday morning at 7:43. It marks the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. The equinox is the moment when the sun shines directly on the earth’s equator and equally ...

1 year ago
Every fall, seniors have the opportunity to evaluate and make important decisions about their Medicare coverage during the annual open enrollment period, which runs from October 15th to December 7th. While there are many plans to consider, your options essentially come down to two choices: Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage. Original Medicare is a federally funded ...

1 year ago
The final Virtual Statewide Job Fair of the year will be this week. State officials encourage jobseekers and employers searching for talent to take part in the final Virtual Statewide Job Fair of the year, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 25. The Virtual Statewide Job Fair portal features helpful information such ...

1 year ago
An artist from Colorado is set to begin a residency at a studio in Lindsborg. Brenda Jones, an artist from Peyton, Colorado, will be in a residency at the Red Barn Studio from October 2nd to October 12th, 2024. According to the studio, Brenda’s art focuses on sewn waxed papers and fibers. During her residency, she will ...

1 year ago
Kansas Wesleyan University will host a group of authors as part of a new event as a part of Homecoming 2024. According to KWU, they will welcome eight authors for a special discussion of their works at Red Fern Booksellers in downtown Salina. All eight individuals are alumni or university faculty. The event will take place Oct. ...

1 year ago
The Salina Art Center is seeking artist input. According to the organization, the Sunflower Biennial asks artists to share their voices: What are the issues they face, what is their view of the world, what challenges do they see, and where do they find beauty? Salina Art Center will provide a platform that encourages exchanges of ideas ...

1 year ago
This summer, the Post Rock Community Foundation was given a wonderful opportunity to “Double the Impact” on all gifts to the Post Rock Community Action Fund. This is an unrestricted grant fund which supports all of Lincoln County and the communities served by USD #298 and #299. The second chance match was added to match ...