2 months ago
Law enforcement shot and killed a suspect following a pursuit in North Salina Monday evening. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, at approximately 4:55 p.m., officers from the Salina Police Department attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle. During the initial encounter, the suspect exited the vehicle armed with a firearm. As officers attempted to ...

2 months ago
Test results are back from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and there is no Asbestos inside the Central Mall. According to the Mall, reopening procedures to clean and work on the roof can resume. There is no set timeline on when the mall will reopen for the public. The mall has been closed since April ...

2 months ago
Salina City Commissioners Monday voted to contract an outside industry expert to conduct an operational assessment of the Salina Animal Shelter. Animal Shelter Services LLC will perform the assessment, at a cost of $30,000. Tim Crum is the owner of the Animal Shelter Services. He has worked in the shelter industry for nearly 30 years. He will ...

2 months ago
Salina City Commissioners Monday passed a couple of resolutions which moved the Smoky Hill River renewal project another step forward Monday. Commissioners passed one resolution authorizing the beginning of property acquisition relating to the project. A second resolution dealt with  land acquisition and public use. The City will begin the process of offering  just compensation for 43 ...

2 months ago
For 2027, the Saline County Commissioners changed the way funds will be allocated to outside agencies. Applications from nonprofit or tax-exempt entities are now being accepted until 5pm on Friday, May 22nd. According to the County, applicants are being asked to focus their requests to address four key questions: The agency's mission and how it helps ...

2 months ago
The Salina Police Department’s SWAT Team has been recognized with an award for valor. According to the agency, the team was presented with a Silver Unit Citation Valor Award at the annual Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police (KACP) Valor Awards Banquet. The award was received for the actions during a hostage rescue incident in February ...

2 months ago
Salina area public transportation will again be offering a popular youth ride program this summer. OCCK Transportation is continuing the successful “Get On & Go” program for Salina area youth. According to the organization, youth ages 7-18 will be able to purchase a “Get On & Go” Summer Youth Bus Pass for $10.  The pass will ...

2 months ago
The FLOCK camera system helps police in Salina recover a vehicle stolen from El Dorado, and make three arrests including a couple of runaway teens. According to Salina Police, on Saturday a FLOCK hit reported a stolen vehicle from El Dorado, Kansas, in Salina. Officers began looking for the vehicle. and were able to locate the ...

2 months ago
The lineup is set for the 41st SM Hanson Music Festival Jam. According to SM Hanson Music, the Jam began in 1985 as an opportunity for area bands to showcase their talents. Steve and Rick Hanson approached the Salina Arts & Humanities committee with the concept - let us put local & regional bands up on ...

2 months ago
The long simmering issues surrounding Salina Animal Services have finally reached a breaking point. Allegations against employees — including criminal charges — and growing frustration with the city commission have pushed the situation into full public view. What is happening now is not sudden; it is the culmination of years of unresolved concerns. And while recent ...

2 months ago
Salina City Commissioners Monday will vote on hiring an outside industry expert to conduct an operational assessment of the Salina Animal Shelter. Back on March 23rd, at the end of a study session four of the five commissioners indicated they would like to proceed with an assessment. At the time, Commissioner Doug Rempp was the lone ...