3 months ago
The new August 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 August list went online Saturday morning. Those on the August list are wanted for crimes which include armed robbery, kidnapping, aggravated escape from custody, child abuse,  indecent liberties a child, non-payment of child ...

3 months ago
A parasite that causes a nasty intestinal illness has sickened thousands nationwide and hundreds in Kansas and Missouri, causing some people to consider locally grown produce options. The parasite, called cyclospora, is spread by water or food contaminated by human waste. Federal officials are still working to identify the source or sources of the outbreak, but ...

3 months ago
Machinist Mason Grimmett criticized the Wichita Police Department’s reliance on high-speed equipment that reads, logs and converts into searchable files the license plate of everyone driving in range of nearly 200 specialized cameras in the city. Last month, Grimmett used his five-minute public comment slot at a June meeting of the Wichita City Council to express ...

3 months ago
A new state law that bans student use of personal electronic devices during the school day and restricts employee-to-student social media communication has prompted a change in the USD 305 social media policy. According to the District, in accordance with Kansas House Bill 2299, Salina Public Schools' district and school building social media accounts will no ...

3 months ago
The City of Salina has completed a new policy to assist utility customers who are experiencing water quality issues, such as discoloration, rust colored water, sediment, or staining. The City is now beginning the process of signing up eligible customers for assistance under the new program. According to the City, the policy is part of a ...

3 months ago
Police are seeking tips in connection with a home burglary. The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. On Monday, July 27th, a residential burglary was reported in the 500 block of S. 12th, Salina. The homeowner advised he had arrived at the residence and upon entering he noticed several glass items broken ...

3 months ago
The biggest days of the Tri-Rivers Fair are here. The Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights themed event features a Friday night draft horse show and concert, and Saturday night rodeo action followed by a concert. The popular Draft Horse Pull will be part of this year’s Tri-Rivers Fair.  It will will take place on Friday at ...

3 months ago
A late night fire Thursday prompted the evacuation of a food production facility in McPherson. According to the  McPherson Fire Department, at 10:40 p.m. Thursday, first responders were called  to Wald Family Foods at 1144 Bridger Court for an automatic fire alarm reporting water flow from the facility’s fire sprinkler system. Two engines with six personnel ...

4 months ago
The attorneys for former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody have asked the court to withdraw from his criminal case because of a broken relationship between the attorneys and their client. Cody faces a low-level felony charge of interfering with judicial process and is set to go on trial Aug. 24. He led the police raid on ...

4 months ago
A portion of a Salina road will close Friday for deep crack repair. According to the City, Beginning Friday, July 31, the City of Salina Public Works Department will be repairing deep cracks in the pavement on Joanie Lane between Rittgers Lane and Caywood Drive. This section of Joanie Lane will be closed to thru traffic ...

4 months ago
The Saline County Commission will continue its discussion regarding the future of Home Health services during its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 11. According to the County, Health Department Director Jason Tiller will present information on the current state of the Home Health program, the challenges it faces, and options for how the County could proceed. ...