3 months ago
The 39th annual Salina Toy Run brought holiday cheer to the community on Sunday as more than 260 motorcycle riders rumbled through town carrying toys for local children in need. Riders departed from Central Mall with bikes decorated and loaded with donated toys and stuffed animals. Over the years riders have had to endure some wild weather ...

3 months ago
Salina City Commissioners Monday evening convenened into a lengthy executive session to discuss the Cozy Inn vs City of Salina court decision, and then afterwards immediately adjourned without making comment. Back on November 19th a federal court sided with the Cozy Inn in the lawsuit involving the City of Salina. U.S. District Court Judge Toby Crouse ...

3 months ago
The issue of whether or not the pit bull dog ban in Salina will be rescinded will be decided in a special election in February. City Commissioners Monday evening set a date of February 24, 2026, to decide the issue. The commission opted for a mail election. Registered Salina voters will receive a ballot in the ...

3 months ago
The Kansas Supreme Court is welcoming a new member. Larkin Walsh was sworn into the state's highest court on Friday. Walsh is the seventh woman to serve on the Kansas Supreme Court, and she replaces former Justice Evelyn Wilson, who retired in July due to health reasons. Photo via kscourts website

3 months ago
OCCK Inc. Transportation is pleased to announce the addition of new stops on the 81 Connection route, expanding access and improving regional mobility for riders traveling between Belleville and Salina.  The updated route will go into effect on December 1, 2025.   The new stops added are:   Casey’s, 2087 N. 145th Road, Concordia City Hall, 206 E. ...

3 months ago
A Salina woman was ripped-off in an online scam. Police say on Saturday a 72-year-old female reported receiving an email reportedly from PayPal indicating she had spent $399.99 in Bitcoin purchases on October 29th. There was a number attached to email indicating if she did not make the purchase to call. The victim called, and the person ...

3 months ago
Police are looking for a masked thief who stole from a Salina business. Police say on Sunday morning at about 6:00 officers responded to a burglary at Valmont, 1100 N. Ohio. Employees determined when they arrived for work, a burglary to the business had occurred. It was determined at approximately 3:00 AM, a masked individual entered the ...

3 months ago
Police are looking for a thief who stole cash from a vehicle. Police say on Sunday at approximately 5:00 PM an individual parked their vehicle in the parking lot of Dillons, 1201 W Crawford and went into the store to shop.  They left an amount of cash less than $1,000 in the center console of their ...

3 months ago
A unique Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans worship service and Feast of St. Andrew is set for this coming Saturday. , Nov 29,th 2025 at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral, 138 S. Eighth Street in downtown Salina. The event at Christ Cathedral spotlights the Scottish tradition of having family and clan tartans blessed during the holiday season. The ...

3 months ago
As Thanksgiving approaches, millions of Americans prepare to cook the centerpiece of the holiday meal: the turkey. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides essential guidance on thawing a turkey safely to prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure a delicious, stress-free holiday. Three Safe Methods to Thaw a Turkey: 1. Refrigerator Thawing Safest Method: This method ensures a ...

3 months ago
It started with the lighting of the Mayor's Christmas Tree Friday night, and ended with the Parade of Lights Saturday night. Salina welcomed the holiday season in bright fashion this weekend. Festivities culminated as downtown came alive for the annual Parade of Lights along Santa Fe Avenue Saturday night. Unseasonably warm weather gave the event a ...