3 months ago
A woman from West Virginia was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Central Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 85-year-old Robert Huff from Clarksburg, West Virgina, was driving a Honda CR-V  headed east on I 70 . For an unknown reason the SUV veered off the road, hit an embankment, and rolled multiple times. Huff was ...

3 months ago
The Salina Noon Rotary Club continued its commitment to youth engagement and community service this spring by painting a colorful United States map playground mural at Heusner Elementary School during April. According to the organization, the interactive map provides students with opportunities for geography learning and active play, and students quickly embraced the new addition — enthusiastically ...

3 months ago
The Salina Family YMCA is inviting families to explore its early childhood programs during a series of Early Learning Center Open Houses scheduled for early June. According to the Y, the events are designed for prospective families interested in enrolling their children, offering an opportunity to meet educators, tour facilities, and learn more about the curriculum. The ...

3 months ago
The Salina USD 305 School Board and NEA-Salina met for their third and fourth round of contract negotiations for the 2026-2027 school year. According to the District, parties have reached tentative agreements on the following items: Amendments to the longevity schedule allowing all years of service to SPS to count toward longevity payments regardless of ...

3 months ago
The Salina community gathered Wednesday morning at Jerry Ivey Memorial Park for the annual ceremony honoring and remembering fallen law enforcement officers. During the event, Salina Mayor Mike Hoppock said that the calling to serve as a police officer is not a decision made lightly, but a commitment officers make every day to protect their community. Salina ...

3 months ago
Salina Symphony Music Director Yaniv Segal has extended his contract, securing his artistic leadership through the 2029-2030 season. “I am deeply honored to continue this journey with the Salina Symphony,” said Segal. “Over the past several seasons, we have worked together to grow our commitment to artistic excellence, innovation, and meaningful connection with our community. I ...

3 months ago
The Farm & Art Market opens its 3rd season this Saturday beginning at 7:30 a.m.  Organizers say due to the highly anticipated construction of the City Lights Pavilion, this year’s market will temporarily relocate to the northwest corner of Santa Fe and Ash.  The 2026 season will feature 22 vendors, including four brand-new vendors joining the market ...

3 months ago
The City of Salina recently kicked off a project to inventory the condition of all streets maintained by the City.  To accomplish this, the City retained the services of Roadway Asset Services, LLC (RAS) based out of Austin, TX.    According to the City, RAS operates a fleet of vehicles equipped with an array of precision ...

3 months ago
A long-standing tradition of the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo is bringing Miss Rodeo America and Miss Rodeo K-State to town during rodeo week.  According to the Rodeo, this year a third queen will join these two as Miss Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Queen.  Sarah Nemechek is the first Miss Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Queen since 1981. Sarah ...

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A new Assistant Principal will part of St. Mary's Grade School in Salina beginning with the 2026–2027 school year. According to Salina Catholic Schools, Alicia Knight joins St. Mary’s after serving as Assistant Principal at Holy Family Elementary School, where she has helped support the school’s Catholic mission while fostering a strong culture of faith, academic excellence, ...

3 months ago
Bethany College has a new Dean of Student Affairs. According to the school, Dr. Josh Doak has been named the College’s new Dean of Student Affairs effective June 8, 2026. In this role, Dr. Doak will provide leadership for student engagement, campus life, student support services, and initiatives focused on student success and belonging. He brings ...