2 years ago
Gas prices continue to fall throughout the Sunflower State. As reported by Triple-A, the average price for a gallon of regular fell yesterday in Kansas to just over three dollars, six cents, this as the corresponding national figure also dipped slightly to a little over three thirty-four. The cheapest gas continues to be found in Texas, where ...

2 years ago
Salina Police are looking for a couple of known suspects who may be tied to a stolen vehicle. Police say on Wednesday a tan, 1998 Nissan Sentra was stolen from a home in the 100 block of S. 5th Street. The victim told officers that both sets of keys to the car were in her ...

2 years ago
A vending machine which dispenses medicine that can quickly restore normal breathing and rapidly reverses an opioid overdose is now in Salina. According to the Central Kansas Foundation,  CKF Addiction Treatment now has a 24/7 Narcan vending machine in Salina located at 617 East Elm at the west lobby entrance. This machine will be stocked with Narcan and ...

2 years ago
Bethany College hosted a service of celebration and thanksgiving to unveil a groundbreaking gift poised to profoundly shape the future of the institution. According to Bethany, an anonymous benefactor's immense generosity has bestowed upon the college a substantial matching fund of $500,000, earmarked to fortify the college's endowment. This transformative matching fund will empower Bethany College toward ...

2 years ago
In response to demand from across the region, Salina Area Technical College is planning to start a part-time program for Practical Nursing, starting in the fall of 2024. The college started its full-time Practical Nursing program in the fall of 2018, and has been tremendously popular; all open seats for the current class were filled by ...

2 years ago
A group of Salina drama students will present a one act musical this weekend. The Salina Central High School Repertory Theatre class students will present the musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. According to the school, “the play is a story about an eclectic group of sixth-graders who arrive at ...

2 years ago
One of the biggest events of its kind in the Midwest, and what’s billed as the largest collector toy show in Kansas, is coming to Salina this Saturday. Kenwood Hall and the 4-H Building will be bursting at the seams with toys at the 11th Annual Salina Heart Land Toy Show. Organizers say vendors are coming ...

2 years ago
A missing man who was the subject of a statewide Silver Alert has been found safe. The Riley County Police Department reported that Ray Newman was located safe in Republic County. The statewide silver alert is now canceled. _ _ _ ORIGINAL: Family and friends are searching for a missing Manhattan man. A statewide Silver Alert has been issued. According ...

2 years ago
Salina Downtown will welcome the holiday season this Saturday with a full afternoon and evening of events. A full afternoon and evening of Holiday fun is planned, ending with the Parade of Lights. The day includes: Letters to Santa at Streit Sandblasting 12-5pm Make-Your-Own Christmas Cards at Salina Art Center Warehouse 11a-1p Live Nativity by Immanuel ...

2 years ago
The free Smoky Hill Museum Holiday Open House is coming early this year. According to the museum, the holiday open house is the same day as the Salina Downtown Holiday Festival - Saturday, November 18, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Visit the Museum for holiday refreshments, a visit and photo with Pioneer Prairie Santa, fun, music, a ...

2 years ago
A local home improvement store is hosting a holiday toy drive to benefit the Salina Salvation Army. In the spirit of Christmas, the Salina Menards home improvement store is serving as a toy drive drop site. According to Menards, they have participated in this opportunity for a number of years now and are excited to help put ...