7 months ago
Blowing dust contributed to a multi-vehicle crash which sent three people to three hospitals in Hays, Ellsworth, and Salina late Sunday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Ford Focus passenger car headed east on Interstate 70 slowed due to blowing dust and no visibility. The car was struck from behind by two different vehicles ...

7 months ago
After nearly five decades, Sunday evening was the final recital for a long-time Salina dance teacher.  As the Vivette's Dance Studio show concluded, Vivette Ashen-Brenner announced she was retiring. Once caution faded from the cold call, Vivette Ashen-Brenner let loose with a soliloquy of proud moments in her short career as a dancer, followed by 49-plus ...

7 months ago
With school out for the summer, Salina USD 305 is ready to offer free summer meals, including breakfast and lunch. Free meals are for all children ages one through eighteen, with no signup, eligibility or paperwork required. Adults are welcome to eat breakfast for $3.00 and lunch for $5.00. The Summer Food Program will operate June 3 ...

7 months ago
The City of Salina’s Water Department office will be temporarily closed beginning on Friday, June 7 at noon for a billing system switchover. According to the City, the office will be closed Monday, June 10 and Tuesday, June 11, and will re-open on Wednesday, June 12 at 8am with the new, upgraded billing system. During this time, ...

7 months ago
Four fire cadets are set to become Salina Firefighters. According to the Salina Fire Department they will celebrate the graduation of the cadets, along with addition of an experienced lateral transfer. The graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, June 14th, at 2:30 PM at the Salina Fire Station #1, 222 W. Elm St. The graduating cadets include: ...

7 months ago
The last chance to save a little money by purchasing a Smoky Hill River Festival wrist band in advance is approaching. Advance wrist band sales for the 48th Smoky Hill River Festival officially began May 1st and continue through Tuesday, June 11th. Admission to the River Festival is by weekend wristband, $15 in advance, $20 at ...

7 months ago
Joshua Meyer of Concordia, was recently honored by being named Kansas Funeral Director of the Year for 2024 at the 2023 KFDA Convention which was recently held April 28 through May 1, 2024, at the Hotel Topeka City Center in Topeka, Kansas. Funeral directors and embalmers from across Kansas gathered in Topeka to participate in ...

7 months ago
It’s officially the deadliest time of the year for teenage drivers. AAA Kansas says the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day is when there are the most accidents involving teens. It’s also when teens are more susceptible to risky behavior, like speeding and distracted driving. Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer and ...

7 months ago
Salina area public transportation's summer youth ride program is underway. It begins this weekend, on Saturday. According to OCCK Transportation the successful “Get On & Go” program for Salina and Abilene area youth ages 7-18 as underway. Salina youth ages 7-18 will be able to purchase a “Get On & Go” Summer Youth Bus Pass for $10.  ...

7 months ago
The new June  list of Salina’s Most Wanted is online. The first weekend of each month a new list of Salina’s Most Wanted is released. The June list went online Saturday morning. Those on the new list are wanted for crimes which include kidnapping, rape, robbery, aggravated battery, intimidation of a witness, failure to stop at an accident, felony ...

7 months ago
Artwork celebrating beloved Kansas landmarks is now on display at the Abilene Public Library. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, the art is inspired by the 1930s and 1940s National Parks posters. Produced by Parks and Green Spaces LLC, the vibrant collection showcases the beauty and history of iconic Kansas landscapes. A collaboration between the ...