3 months ago
The Kansas Highway Patrol encourages everyone to plan for a safe Labor Day Weekend. According to the agency, Excessive speed, inattention, and impaired driving are leading causes of traffic crashes. Troopers will be on the roadways enforcing Kansas laws, and available to assist motorists. The Patrol is participating in the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign and ...

3 months ago
Undocumented immigrants are no longer eligible for release on bond if they are detained in Kansas. The ruling from the Kansas City Immigration Court enforces a federal policy that applies to people who crossed into the United States illegally. According to the ruling, people detained must remain in custody until their cases are decided by an immigration ...

3 months ago
The City of Salina has completed what it says are significant safety and accessibility enhancements along YMCA Drive to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety. According to the City, the now-completed project includes: Rapid Reflective Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at crosswalks. A raised crosswalk/speed hump to enforce the 20-mph speed limit. Extended sidewalks near the OCCK bus stop ...

3 months ago
A Salina man was arrested after being found unresponsive in a vehicle. According to Salina Police, first responders were dispatched to the 300 block of S. 8th Street in reference to a vehicle that had rolled up onto a curb with an unresponsive male in the driver’s seat. Upon arrival, medics had to break a window out to ...

3 months ago
Police are seeking tips in a case involving what appears to be an attempt to break into a Salina convenience through the roof. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say between 7:00 PM on Sunday, August 24th and 8:00 AM on Monday, August 25th, unknown suspect(s) attempted to break ...

3 months ago
Americans typically celebrate Labor Day as the end of the summer, but it was originally started as a holiday for workers. Some ten-thousand workers gathered in New York City for a parade back on September 5th, 1882, which was likely the first observance of Labor Day. That celebration sparked others and by 1894, over half the ...

3 months ago
The annual Impact the Cause running and walking fundraiser, hosted by Memorial Health System’s Impact Sports and Fitness, is set for Saturday, Sept. 13. According to organizers, this year’s event will include some changes from past years – most importantly the location: For 2025, Impact the Cause will be held at Memorial Hospital, 511 NE. 10th ...

3 months ago
The Labor Day holiday on Monday will alter some essential services, and Salina area public transportation. Public transportation in Salina and the Salina area will not be running on Labor Day, Monday, September 1st. According to OCCK, the organization which runs the services, transportation including CityGo, 81 Connection, GoAbilene, GoConcordia, KanConnect, and Paratransit services, will be closed ...

3 months ago
A new team is part of Salina’s CKF Addiction Treatment organization. According to the organization, the "CKF Comfort Crew" is now on duty. It's a companion dog program, designed to bring warmth, companionship, and healing energy into recovery spaces. Theses specially trained dogs, along with their dedicated handlers, provide comfort during some of the most difficult ...

3 months ago
Though it doesn't officially end until later in September, Labor Day Weekend is the unofficial end of summer. Many people are expected to hit the road for Labor Day weekend. According to AAA Kansas, before hitting the highway, they recommend you make sure your vehicle is road ready by performing regular maintenance and having it regularly ...

3 months ago
The Salina area public transportation provider has been honored with an award. OCCK Transportation was awarded an Innovation Award from the Kansas Public Transit Association at the 2025 Annual Meeting held August 12-13, 2025. The award recognized the organization’s leadership and groundbreaking advancements in public transportation over the past year. According to the organization, with a service ...