3 months ago
Kansas Authors will gather in Salina at a  bookstore to participate in what has become an annual event. Red Fern Booksellers invites everyone to come find your next favorite local author. The store's third Local Authors' Fair event is scheduled for Sunday, October 19th. Each of these writers will have their books available for purchase. Several genres ...

3 months ago
Employees from the hospital in Abilene are helping a family rebuild their lives following a fire. According to the hospital, employees of Memorial Health System wore blue jeans at work, in September, for a “Jeans Day” fundraiser. Employees who made a donation of at least $5 were allowed to wear blue jeans on Fridays in September. ...

3 months ago
An area hospital leader is joining a statewide hospital leadership board. Clay County Medical Center e Chief Executive Officer Austin Gillard, FACHE, has been elected to serve on the Kansas Hospital Association (KHA) Board of Directors. The Kansas Hospital Association represents hospitals and health systems across the state, advocating for policies that strengthen health care delivery, improve ...

3 months ago
If you need a quick fix for a broken item an upcoming Fall Repair Cafe is the place to take it. Skilled volunteers are ready to help fix things. From electrical repairs and flat tires on bikes, to fixing jewelry, sewing projects and small woodworking tasks, they’ve got you covered. This event is a collaboration with North ...

3 months ago
Recent raids on vape shops and CBD dispensaries across the state, including two in Salina, resulted in a large amount of suspected marijuana products and cash seized. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, their agents, with support from local law enforcement, executed search warrants at 18 separate vape shops and CBD dispensaries on October 1st and ...

3 months ago
The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Salina is struggling to keep its doors open. According to the organization, the thrift store has long been more than just a place to shop for affordable clothing, furniture, and household goods. It is a vital part of The Salvation Army’s mission to serve those in need. The thrift store faces ...

3 months ago
An annual food collection drive in Salina that gathers food and monetary donations for local food agencies has been awarded a grant. Project Salina has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Kansas Masonic Foundation, in partnership with Salina Lodge 60. As the philanthropic arm of Kansas Masons, the Kansas Masonic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization ...

3 months ago
A nearly year-long investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in a Dickson County community culminated with multiple arrests this week. According to the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, in December of 2024, their drug enforcement unit began an investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in Herington. The approximate ten-month long investigation, resulted in four arrests and a ...

3 months ago
Tips are being sought in connection with a case involving a vehicle that was stolen from the lot of  car dealership.  The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on Sunday, September 28th, between 10:50 PM and 11:00 PM an unknown suspect stole a red 2013 Chevrolet Camaro from Long ...

3 months ago
The first of a series of  townhalls across Kansas hosted by Governor Laura Kelly kicked off Thursday night in Salina. About 100 people gathered, along with the Governor, and Director of the Budget/Secretary of the Kansas Department of Administration Adam Proffitt, at Salina South High School for the first stop on "The People’s Budget" listening tour. The ...

3 months ago
A longtime Salina auto body repair business celebrated a rebrand Thursday afternoon. Staff, family, friends, and the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Blue Coat Ambassadors gathered to celebrate the transition of Crossroads Collision, located at 1334 N Ohio St, into Dacus Auto Body and Collision Repair. Dacus is a family-owned business, owned by Chris and Kena Dacus. Kena ...