2 months ago
The Salina Police Department responded to a three vehicle crash in the 2000 blk of Centennial Rd at just before 11:00 AM on Sunday January 4th. Based on the investigation conducted by the Salina Police Department Traffic Unit it was determined that a 2001 Honda Accord driven by 20-year old-Brayden Brown was traveling northbound and attempted ...

2 months ago
The Mitchell County Sheriffs Office, along with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, continue to investigate the homicide of Gary Leo Nelson. According to sheriff's office, the crime occurred on December 18th, 2009, in a residence located at 1630 280th Road in Beloit. Despite extensive investigative efforts, this case remains unsolved. Investigators are renewing their request for public ...

2 months ago
Opportunities to win some startup cash and hone business skills are coming back to Salina this spring.  Applications are now open for the 5th Annual Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge, which will be held Wednesday, April 1st, at the Kansas State University-Salina, College Center Conference Room . The Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge is back on April 1st, ...

2 months ago
 The American Legion Boys State of Kansas is accepting applications for its 2026 session. The event is set to be held Sunday, May 31, through Saturday, June 6, at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This will be the program’s 34th consecutive session at KSU and 88th overall. Traditionally, Kansas Boys State has been for individuals who will complete their junior ...

2 months ago
 The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon in Manhattan. According to the agency, at approximately 3:50 p.m. the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office requested KBI assistance. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded to investigate. Preliminary information indicates that shortly after 3 p.m., two deputies from the Pottawatomie County ...

2 months ago
A 14-year-old boy who was shot late Friday night died late Saturday night. According to Salina Police, at 9:19 PM the victim from the shooting at a south Salina residence was pronounced deceased at Wesley Medical Center, in Wichita. As the investigation into the incident continues the Salina Police Department will be working with the Saline County ...

2 months ago
Members of the Kansas congressional delegation denounced Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a dictator and urged President Donald Trump to explain to Congress use of U.S. airstrikes and deployment of troops to seize Maduro for prosecution in the United States. Several in the state’s federal delegation said it was important for Congress to fulfill its oversight ...

2 months ago
The new January list of Salina’s Most Wanted is online. The first weekend of each month a new list of Salina’s Most Wanted is released. The January list went online Saturday morning. It looks a little different. In an effort to clear up numerous outstanding warrants that are currently active, it has been doubled to a list of ...

2 months ago
With a new category added for 2026, there are already over 1,000 runners registered for Salina's Crossroads Marathon. Organizers say 1,018 runners from 41 states and Canada have registered for the fifth anniversary race, which will be held on November 7th. This year’s race will include a new Adaptive Athlete Division, allowing participants with disabilities to take ...

2 months ago
The Salina Regional Health Foundation’s Community Health Investment Program (CHIP) awarded 17 grants in 2025 totaling $1,364,192. Funding for CHIP primarily comes from Salina Regional Health Center as part of its community benefit efforts. According to the hospital, since the inception of CHIP in 1995, more than $18.15 million in grants have been awarded to regional ...

2 months ago
Saline County has published its adopted 2026 Budget Book, now available on the county website, providing residents with a clear look at how county services are funded and how tax dollars are used throughout the year. “The budget is more than numbers on a page,” said County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes. “It shows what the community values, where ...