7 days ago
Police are investigating after a Salina man was scammed out of $200,000. According to Salina Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler, back in May a 77-year-old man was contacted by two people who told him he had won the Mega Millions Lottery, along with a new vehicle. To collect his winnings, the victim was instructed to send $500 increments ...

7 days ago
Police are investigating a case involving a theft from a Salina builder. Sometime this week between 3:00 in the afternoon Wednesday and 7:30 in the morning Thursday a theft occurred at Young Builders at 260 Smithers. An employee arrived to find a garage door open. Missing items include various tools, car audio speakers, alcohol, and a blue 2007 ...

7 days ago
Tips are being sought in connection with a smash and grab burglary. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Salina Police say on Tuesday, December 9th, at about 1:00 AM, officers responded to an alarm at Juicy’s Vapor Lounge, 2316 Planet Ave. It was determined a large rock had been used ...

1 week ago
A  long-time celebration comprised of tuba and euphonium players, returns to Salina this weekend. An annual favorite for over fifteen years, the Salina TubaChristmas group will be performing at the Salina Central Mall on Saturday at 12:30 pm. A group of about 30 tuba and baritone players participate in this event every year. Salina is one of many ...

1 week ago
Salina Area Technical College celebrated a milestone this week as it graduated its first cohort of part-time Practical Nursing students. According to the school, the pinning ceremony honored six graduates who completed the college’s 16-month part-time Practical Nursing (PN) program. The part-time PN pathway was created to offer a flexible alternative for working adults, parents, and non-traditional ...

1 week ago
The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting is going through some changes. According to the organization, its 2026 Annual Meeting will take on a new format this year as a luncheon event on Tuesday, February 3rd, at the Tony’s Pizza Event Center. Doors will open at 11:00 a.m. for VIP Reception, lunch service beginning at ...

1 week ago
Kansas State University's fall 2025 commencement ceremonies — taking place Friday, Dec. 12, for K-State Salina and Graduate School programs and Saturday, Dec. 13, for K-State Manhattan undergraduate programs — will highlight student remarks and a variety of student vocal and instrumental performances. Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 1 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum: Graduate School Organist: Josephine Benson, junior in English, Wamego. 7 p.m., Student ...

1 week ago
OCCK Transportation is transitioning to a new software provider for its OCCK OnDemand service, bringing riders an improved experience and more reliable features. According to the organization, beginning next week on Monday, December 15th, riders will need to download and use the new OCCK Transportation app to book, track, and manage OCCK OnDemand rides. The new app will ...

1 week ago
The City of Salina and Salina Animal Services are urging the public to exercise caution after multiple wildlife calls in the past week have resulted in three suspected cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in local geese. This follows a growing number of HPAI detections across Kansas and the region. HPAI is a severe and often ...

1 week ago
Lottery fever is building as the Powerball jackpot has hit the billion-dollar mark. There was no jackpot winner Wednesday night, so the grand prize will roll over to Saturday's drawing, when a two-dollar Powerball ticket could be worth a billion dollars before taxes. Whoever wins can choose the entire amount over 30 installments, or take the ...

1 week ago
A Salina business is inviting the community to a family friendly, come and go event with Santa, hot chocolate, and prize drawings. Solutions For Life at 1923 S Ohio is hosting the event.  Organizers say it is a simple way to bring the kids or grandkids by to see Santa without a long line or a ...