5 months ago
Despite a scammers best efforts, a 73-year-old Salina woman avoided being ripped-off. According to Salina Police, the woman on Thursday was attempting to access her bank account on her IPad but could not access the account. She called her bank, who told her the issue was probably due to pop-up ads and to download Google Chrome ...

5 months ago
Police are seeking tips in connection with the theft of multiple guns. The is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on Friday, June 27th, between 5:00 AM and 1:00 PM, a burglary occurred at a residence in the 200 block of N. West Place, Salina, Kansas. The victim reported that about ...

5 months ago
A major half million dollar track rehabilitation project on the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad has been completed, an undertaking that the railroad and its contractor are both promising will deliver smoother, safer rides for train crews and passengers. According to the railroad, wWorkers from R&S Track Maintenance wrapped up a month long rehabilitation project this ...

5 months ago
The Saline County Back to School Fair needs local volunteers to help prepare and pack 800 backpackswith school supplies for area students. Youth volunteers are welcome. Volunteers are needed on Friday, July 18th and again on Monday, July 21st. Volunteer Details: Friday, July 18: 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. — 20 volunteers needed to open bulk boxes, sort, and ...

5 months ago
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment  has issued a boil water advisory for a Saline County Rural Water District. The agency has issued a boil water advisory for the Saline Co. Rural Water District No. 3 public water supply system located in Saline County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for ...

5 months ago
If a summer road trip is still in your plans, there are some things you can do the help you get where you're going, and back home again, safe. With a record number of older cars on U.S. roadways – and the related increased risk of a breakdown – AAA Kansas is urging summer travelers to ...

5 months ago
The families of the people who died in a mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter are accusing the Army of refusing to take responsibility or engage with them. Relatives of the victims sent a letter to the Secretary of the Army accusing the military of stonewalling their efforts ...

5 months ago
A Salina organization which provides a wide range of social and community services, including food assistance, community meals, disaster relief, emergency aid, and programs for families, children, and adults is still struggling to get back to normal operations a year after severe weather caused significant damage to its facility in North Salina. In June of last ...

5 months ago
A 14-year-old driving a stolen vehicle in Abilene was caught following a police pursuit and is suspected of breaking into multiple vehicles. According to the Abilene Police Department, on Tuesday officers took multiple reports related to damaged vehicles and vehicle break-ins that occurred within the downtown business district. On Wednesday at approximately 4:23am, an officer conducted a ...

5 months ago
A unique garage sale type event is returning to raise funds for one of the most unique venues in Salina. A sale is planned this Saturday at the Temple in Downtown Salina.  None of the items will have a price on them. To purchase, make a donation.  Organizers ask buyers to please be generous, this helps ...

5 months ago
Employees from the hospital in Abilene are helping to support a Dickinson County program which works to end poverty and reduce trauma. According to the hospital, employees of Memorial Health System wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of June. Employees make a donation, of at least $5, ...