6 years ago
A Salina motorcycle rider was arrested after leading police on a high speed pursuit Monday evening. According to Police Captain Paul Forrester, officers arrested 20-year-old Bryce Franco after he crashed in the 3300 block of Centennial Road. Police say the chase began after an officer on patrol clocked him traveling at 54-mph in a 40-mph zone ...

6 years ago
The headliner acts for the Smoky Hill River Festival have been announced. According to Salina Arts and Humanities they are: Lost Wax, a Kansas City dance and party band with strong vocal and instrumental talent, known for its musical mash-ups that keep audiences moving to six decades of pop, rock, hip hop and R&B. Friday, June ...

6 years ago
A strong storm system will push very rich moisture northward into Kansas for Tuesday into Wednesday. Moderate to heavy rainfall is likely for late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The greatest risk for flooding to occur will be across central Kansas due to saturated ground soils and rivers already running higher than normal. Extreme south winds ...

6 years ago
The Salina Salvation Army is looking for some volunteers interested in helping start a new program. According to the agency, they are in search of ten reliable adults who are interested in becoming Basic Archery Instructors to teach community youth. There is no cost for qualified individuals. According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, ...

6 years ago
No serious injuries are reported after a small plane crashed into a house in southern Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a small plane landed at Lloyd Stearman Field in Benton and crashed into a nearby home. A Cessna L19 Bird dog airplane was attempting to land at the Lloyd Stearman Airfield in Benton. There are ...

6 years ago
One of Salina's Most wanted was caught and now will also face counterfeiting and gun charges. Police say 38-year-old Drew Phillips was recognized in Walmart by someone who saw his picture on the Salina's Most Wanted list. .At approximately 5:50 PM on March 8th, officers made contact with Phillips at the self checkout. He was arrested ...

6 years ago
Kenneth Williams of Salina reported his 2010 white GMC truck, is missing. He parked it in the 2000 block of E. Crawford at 1:30 AM on the 5th of March. Williams reportedly locked his truck but returned on the afternoon of the 8th to discover it missing. It's estimated value is $5,000. Jennifer and Ryan Sull ...

6 years ago
A Salina man was not seriously hurt in an incident in which he used a curtain rod to defend himself. Police say on March 10th 51-year-old Lance Viar was upstairs in a bedroom taking a nap at his home in the 600 block of S. 9th Street. An acquaintance kicked in the back door and went upstairs ...

6 years ago
Approximately 300 companies from around the United States will be exhibiting their products at Tony’s Pizza Events Center and Saline County Livestock & Expo Center later this month at the Mid America Farm Expo.  Approximately 325 exhibits will be on display showing the latest in farm technology, machinery, equipment and supplies. The Expo has grown to ...

6 years ago
Depending on which economic impact report you read these days concerning the future of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), nearly all of them agree that the industry will continue to experience rapid growth in the marketplace over the next two decades. Analysts cite various reasons for this continued expansion, including the number of technological advances being made ...

6 years ago
The second in a series of Legislative Issue Meetings with the Saline County Legislative Delegation will be held this Saturday. The event is 8:30-10am, at the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Visit Salina Annex, 120 W. Ash. The meetings are designed to keep citizens informed on state legislative activity. Senator Randall Hardy, and Representatives Steven Johnson, ...