2 months ago
A smoke shop in Salina was among multiple businesses across the state which were caught in an operation targeting the unlawful sale of alcoholic products disguised as kratom extract “shots”.  According to the Kansas Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (ABC) an investigation began in September 2025 following a formal complaint alleging that O.P.M.S. Kratom ...

2 months ago
On February 26th, 2026, between the hours of 10:30 and 11:30 PM, an unknown person(s) ignited a Molotov cocktail and threw it in a field in the 2300 block of S. Simpson Road. This ignited a fire approximately 30 yards long and 30 yards wide in the field. The total loss is estimated at $850.0 If you have ...

2 months ago
A powerful storm system will bring very strong northwest winds to the entire area Sunday, and colder temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, wind gusts in the 55 to 65 mph range will be possible, strongest in central Kansas. Be sure to secure any loose outdoor items. Blowing dust will also be possible over central and ...

2 months ago
Cleanup of contamination in the area of the Salina Regional Airport, which is leftover when the military vacated the former Schilling Air Force Base, is progressing. According to the Salina Airport Authority, Salina Public Entities, working in coordination with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, continue to make steady progress on environmental remediation efforts associated with ...

2 months ago
A wildfire that blackened about 100 acres  in rural Saline County did not cause any significant damage. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, Friday morning at 1:39 deputies and Rural Fire District 1 were dispatched to the area of Assaria and Niles Road in reference to a grass fire. The fire started at the top of ...

2 months ago
The Greater Salina Community Foundation hosted Salina’s 15th annual Match Madness giving day on Thursday. Preliminary numbers indicate a record amount of money was gifted, crushing the previous record amount. A tabulation of the final leader board indicates in 24 hours, $847,751.65 was raised. That total includes 3,646 gifts for 109 area nonprofit organizations via donations. The ...

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Every U.S. service member onboard a military refueling tanker is dead after it crashed in western Iraq Thursday. U.S. Central Command confirmed the deaths on Friday. The status of two crew members was unknown but their bodies were found during recovery operations. U.S. Central Command confirmed the deaths early Friday morning. The status of two other crew ...

2 months ago
The FBI is warning the public about an emerging phishing scheme by criminals impersonating city and county officials to solicit fraudulent payments for city and county planning and zoning permits. According to the agency, the criminals leverage publicly available permit information to identify potential victims and increase the legitimacy of the scam. Victims of this ...

2 months ago
A new judge will soon take over the bench in Salina Municipal Court. Salina City Manager Jacob Wood has appointed Jason Maxwell as the new Municipal Judge. According to the City, Maxwell will bring 30 years of law experience to Salina. He is currently the Municipal Court Judge and Treatment Court Judge in Liberal. He has also ...

2 months ago
Lindsborg's Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum will soon be under new leadership. Hayley Samford is the new executive director.  Samford comes to the museum having most recently served as the Director of Alumni Engagement and Development at Bethany College. According to the Museum, Samford's work history includes a proven track record of community engagement, successful fundraising ...

2 months ago
The highly anticipated Mid America Farm Expo is returning to Salina, Kansas, March 25–27, 2026, bringing together farmers, agribusiness professionals, and agricultural enthusiasts for three days of innovation, education, and industry connection. Now in its 61st year, the Mid America Farm Expo has become one of the premier spring agricultural events in the Midwest. The Expo will feature over ...