4 months ago
The same man that developed the Magnolia Village Apartment complex in South Salina, which already has some tenants moving in and others on a wait-list, has another big vision. Rick Worner is spearheading a group to redevelop the Central Mall. He presented his $146 million "Destination Salina" project to the Salina City Commission during a study ...

4 months ago
Weather is blamed for causing a single-vehicle crash east of Salina Monday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol,  a Genesis G 70 passenger car was headed west on Interstate 70. The car hydroplaned, went into a spin, and entered the north ditch. It struck the embankment, and came to rest in the ditch on its ...

4 months ago
The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing to launch then first-ever Salina Business Expo, which the organization says will be a "dynamic new event designed to connect local businesses, entrepreneurs, and the Salina community". The Expo will take place next week, on September 18th, at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center from 10am to 2pm. Free ...

4 months ago
Police are looking for a thief who allegedly entered a church and stole several items. Police were called on Saturday morning at around 9:00 to  Calvary Apostolic Church located at 1440 W Republic in Salina. According to police, a 23-year-old male who stays at the church was woke up at 5:20 am to lights coming on, and ...

4 months ago
A man was arrested after a woman fled to a neighbor's home and called for help late Saturday night. Salina Police responded to a home in the 1600 block Sycamore Saturday night at around 10:00 to the report of a violent incident. Police say 23-year-old Jhobani Raul Torres Simental was in an argument with a female acquaintance ...

4 months ago
A Texas man was arrested after allegedly strangling and punching a female acquaintance inside a vehicle in the parking lot of a Salina convenience store. Salina Police say officers were called Sunday evening at around 8:30 to the Casey's convenience store in the 2400 block of S 9th Street to the report of a woman being ...

4 months ago
Rain falling across the area Monday morning has caused some flooding issues. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning until 4:00 Monday afternoon for a portion of Central Kansas, including Ellsworth and Saline Counties. Some locations that could experience flooding include: Brookville Ellsworth Ellsworth Airport Falun Glendale Kanopolis Kanopolis Lake Kanopolis State Park The Kansas ...

4 months ago
Salina City Commissioners will get a presentation about a proposed new $146 million project billed as "Destination Salina, a mixed use development opportunity" during their regularly scheduled study session Monday afternoon. The project is an entrainment district located at Ninth Street and Magnolia, the location of the Central Mall. It would include among other things a ...

4 months ago
Get ready to challenge your assumptions, level up your leadership, and spark new thinking at THINK! 2025, Salina’s new leadership conference. This one-day event brings together powerhouse speakers, and a vibrant community of leaders from across industries, disciplines, and generations. Organizers say the event was created with one clear mission: to deliver world-class business training that’s ...

4 months ago
Deer hunting season is upon us, and there are some changes to Kanopolis Lake’s normal equipment permitting process. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, constrained resources and the temporary closure of the project office, hunting equipment permits will not be required when placing tree stands or ground blinds on Corps -managed lands for the ...

4 months ago
As the new school year is underway, Salina Public Library continues to provide students and educators in Saline County with tools and resources that make learning engaging and accessible. From homework help and digital collections to hands-on classroom kits, the library is a hub for academic support and enrichment. Salina Public Library provides more than 8,876 ...