2 weeks ago
A Wichita man was arrested after allegedly fighting with and spitting on Salina Police Officers. Salina Police say officers responded to Salina Regional Health Center regarding a person who was being discharged, and who had an outstanding warrant for his arrest from Salina Municipal Court. The patient, 65-year-old Joel Driscoll, was still being discharged when officers made ...

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A clerk at a Salina convenience store was ripped off in a quick-change scheme. According to Salina Police, at 10:10 Wednesday night  three people, including  two males and one female, entered the 24/7 Store at 671 Westport and initiated the scheme. The group remained in the store for approximately 30 minutes.  During that time, the two males ...

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Three smoke and vape shops are suing the state of Kansas, accusing officials of Fourth Amendment violations in a series of October raids. The plaintiffs have filed suit against KBI director Tony Mattivi, Attorney General Kris Kobach, KBI agents, local law enforcement and county attorneys. They allege illegal search and seizure and defective warrants. The KBI and ...

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A head-on crash involving a pickup truck and a semi killed one person on Thursday. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 32-year-old Gregory Campbell of Emporia was driving a Chevrolet Silverado  headed west on US 56 Highway in Marion County. He crossed the center line and struck an oncoming Freightliner semi head-on. The semi overturned and came ...

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Project Salina board members have been busy contacting local businesses, preparing for the 2026 effort. A kickoff luncheon is planned for April 15th at 11:00 AM at Sunrise Presbyterian Church.  The Salina Rescue Mission and Project Salina will provide a free meal while participating businesses and organizations learn more about the mission and the impact it has ...

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The March list of Salina's Most Wanted has generated ten arrests so far. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, those arrested include: Greg Lewis Bowser Lance Griffin Justin Levin Tristian McDowell Shane McMillin Ashley Owens Guage Peterson Patrick Wahl Shawn Wood Randy Zediker Those on the March list are wanted for crimes which include criminal ...

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Family and friends are rallying to help a Saline County couple recover following a devastating barn fire that happened earlier this week. The fire on Monday night claimed the lives of five show horses and four dogs, wiping out their only source of income overnight. Now, as one of the couple recovers from surgery and is on medical ...

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The Kansas Attorney General's Office Thursday  issued a consumer alert warning about a growing scam involving fraudulent “Notice of Hearing” notices for alleged traffic violations. According to the agency, scammers are sending fake notices via text message and email that mimic official court documents. These notices often include realistic details such as court headings, case numbers, ...

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The Maxwell Wildlife Refuge has been awarded a $16,414 Attraction Development Grant from Kansas Tourism to support facility upgrades aimed at enhancing visitor experiences and expanding educational programming. According to the organization, grant funds will be used to upgrade key amenities, including the addition of a concessions area and expanded storage to support educational events and ...

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A Salina woman facing charges in connection with the death of her 5-month-old son has been deemed competent to stand trial. 21-year-old Adyson Burr appeared in person in Saline County District Court before Judge Amy Norton Thursday morning. Both the Saline County Attorney's Office and Burr’s attorney have received and reviewed the results of a comprehensive mental ...

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One of the largest bowling events in the area returns this weekend, Hawaiian style. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina is bringing back Bowl For Kids’ Sake, which will take over The Alley in Salina Friday evening, and throughout the day Saturday. According to the organization,  this year’s event invites the Saline County to bust out their ...