5 years ago
A Salina Police Investigator, a former Kansas Supreme Court Justice, and a former NASA astronaut led the way in launching Salina USD 305 Seniors into the next phase of their young lives Sunday. There were plenty of smiles, hugs, and tears as family, friends, and well-wishers bid farewell and adieu to graduating seniors. Seniors from Salina ...

5 years ago
What do a botanical garden, a pool, a racetrack and a museum have in common? They were all at Oakdale Park. A planned presentation at the Smoky Hill Museum in Salina will explore the long history of Oakdale. “Oakdale Park: Salina’s Gathering Place Since 1881,” is planned for Thursday, June 3rd, 5:30-6:30p. This is a Zoom presentation. To register ...

5 years ago
The first African-America to serve on a U.S. President's executive staff will be the topic of discussion at a virtual event at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene this week. According to the organization, this month’s Lunch & Learn program will focus on E. Frederic Morrow, the first African-American to serve as a member ...

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Kansas Wesleyan University will honor former Debate and Forensics coach Gary Harmon by christening a scholarship competition in his honor. Harmon retired earlier this month following a distinguished career leading KWU Debate and Forensics, and this competition will focus on students entering that discipline. “Gary Harmon established a fantastic legacy at Kansas Wesleyan,” said Ken Oliver, ...

5 years ago
A Salina woman who went missing in Oklahoma was found safe Saturday afternoon. 53-year-old Jamie McFate had not been seen since Wednesday, May 19th. McFate’s car was found abandoned in rural Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Kansas Missing and Unsolved tells KSAL News McFate was on her way home with her sister and other family members, and she is ...

5 years ago
A truck driver was transported to the hospital in Salina following a sing-vehicle rollover crash at the Junction of Interstate 70 and Interstate 135. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Freightliner semi was headed north on I-135,  exiting to head west  I-70. The truck and trailer were unable to negotiate the off ramp curve due ...

5 years ago
A Georgia man and his Kansas charity have been banned from doing business in Kansas and ordered to pay more than $11,000 in damages for violating the Kansas Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act. According to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, Steven Beck of Ludowici, Georgia, and "A Ride for the Wounded, Inc.", a Kansas charity, were ...

5 years ago
The death of a man who was run over by a vehicle is being investigated as a homicide. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation, the Kansas Highway Patrol, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a man was fatally struck by a car Thursday evening in Washington County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Washington County ...

5 years ago
There are 4 new COVID cases in Saline County, and no new deaths. According to the Saline County Health Department's COVID Dashboard, there have now been 6,281 total cases with 23 cases currently active. The total number of community members who have lost their lives to this deadly virus is 115. Salina Regional Health Center reports they currently ...

5 years ago
WSU Tech's culinary arts program is a 'go.' On Wednesday, members of the Kansas Board of Regents approved the plan, paving the way for the school to offer technical certificates and associate of applied-science degrees in culinary arts. Plans are for the school to start classes next fall at the former Henry's department store on South Broadway.

5 years ago
The latest list of Salina’s Most Wanted went online back on May 1st, and since then over half of them have been caught. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, the 14th arrest is Jerimey Haith. He was wanted for burglary, trespassing, and criminal damage to property. Those on the May list are wanted for crimes which ...