2 months ago
Saline County is well into the search for the next County Administrator. According to the County, they received 26 applications for the County Administrator position by the October 17th deadline. Of those applicants, the most qualified have been invited to participate in initial screening interviews. The group includes a mix of internal and external candidates. “This is ...

2 months ago
A Salina man was arrested after allegedly stalking an ex-girlfriend, aggressively confronting her and and a male acquaintance, and then causing a crash as he fled from police. According to Salina Police, during the noon hour on Tuesday  a male and female were eating at a Salina Restaurant in the 3000 block of S. 9th street.  ...

2 months ago
Salina Police responding to a dog call ended up making a drug arrest. According to Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler, officers were looking into a loose dog at the Airliner Motel, located 781 N Broadway, when they made contact with 55-Year-old Leslie McMurray in the area of room 21.  McMurray was holding a Yeti cup, which an ...

2 months ago
The first frost of the fall is possible this week, late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. According to the National Weather Service, some locations in Central Kansas could  experience the season’s first frost or freeze. Temperatures as cold as 30 degrees are forecast. A Freeze Watch has been issued for Thursday morning across portions of central ...

2 months ago
With the first widespread frost of the season expected in Central Kansas late Wednesday night into early Thursday, it is time to start bringing cold-sensitive plants indoors/ Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini says “some gardeners move houseplants outdoors to bask in the summer heat and recover from the stress of an indoor environment,” Domenghini said. ...

2 months ago
A new speakeasy-themed bar will open in Salina next week. M1918, located within the Salina Country Club, will be revealed and opened to the public on Wednesday, November 5th. According to JRI Hospitality it will deliver a new hospitality experience to Salina’s social scene. Blending early 20th-century intrigue with high-end modern mixology, M1918 is designed to ...

2 months ago
 Rain could not keep away the numerous alumni, supporters and community members who came to Kansas Wesleyan’s campus Oct. 23-26 for Homecoming 2025. Large crowds attended the various events, despite rain throughout much of the weekend. “We’re thankful for the commitment of so many friends of KWU,” said Ken Oliver, executive vice president. “This was a ...

2 months ago
Area youth can experience the joy of flying this Saturday in Ellsworth. The Smoky Hill Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter #1127 will host the Young Eagle Day event this Saturday, November 1st, at the airport in Ellsworth.  Young people ages 8 to 17 are welcome to experience a demonstration flight in an airplane. The flights are provided ...

2 months ago
An active investigation is underway after Salina Police received results of an autopsy for a 7-week-old male from Frontier Forensics in Kansas City. Police are now consulting with an expert in the field regarding these kind of cases, who is an MD from Wichita.  It is now an active investigation in which they are partnering with ...

2 months ago
A rule that prevents utilities from disconnecting Kansas customers during extreme cold takes effect when November arrives. The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Saturday, November 1 and remain in effect through March 31. According to the Kansas Corporation ...

2 months ago
Two  students from Salina are among thirty-three Kansas State University students are getting funded research experiences thanks to the College of Arts and Sciences' Undergraduate Research Award program. According to K-State Kieran Boeger and Jillian DeVoe are among award recipients who will conduct faculty-mentored research projects and receive $1,500 scholarships from the college. "These paid research experiences ...