6 years ago
A crowd of about 100 gathered Saturday morning to be a part of the dedication of a new tribute plaza outside Salina Fire Department #1. Salina Fire Chief Kevin Royse told the crowd the plaza was made possible through a public / private partnership and four years of work. The highlight of the plaza is a customized ...

6 years ago
A Salina woman was killed in crash along Interstate 70 in Geary County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 30-year-old Heather Hurley was driving a 2000 Ford Explorer headed east.  She lost control, over corrected, and overturned.  A semi was behind her and struck debris. Hurley, who was not buckled up, was killed in the crash. The ...

6 years ago
A Salina lottery player won a $25,000 prize in a Kansas Lottery special drawing. According to the Kansas Lottery, players who purchase Holiday Millionaire Raffle tickets by 6:59 p.m. Sunday, October 28, will be eligible to win prizes which include: $25,000 in the Oct. 28 Early Bird drawing. $25,000 in the Nov. 25 Early Bird drawing. ...

6 years ago
Drew Matott, Director of Peace Paper Project will speak on Tuesday, October 30 at 7pm in Fitzpatrick Auditorium, Sams Hall of Fine Arts at Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina. Matott is the fall Artist-in-Residence at Salina Art Center with multiple activities planned October 26 through November 3. A full list of workshops, discussions and opportunities to interact ...

6 years ago
A man from Texas was hurt in a single vehicle crash east of Salina involving a deer. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 24-year-old Mark McIntire from Beaumont, Texas was,  was headed east on Country Club Road. He swerved to avoid a deer rolled into a ditch. McIntire, who was buckled up, was hurt. He was transported ...

6 years ago
Salina Police are seeking information in connection with a 41-year-old cold case murder. On Monday, July 11, 1977, Thomas “Tom” Young was reported missing by his family.  Young was the owner/operator of The Lift Tavern, 150 S. Broadway, Salina, Kansas.  An employee of the Lift reported walking out of the business with Young on July 10, ...

6 years ago
A trio of suspected thieves highlight this weeks Salina Crimestoppers crime of the week. According to Salina Police, on Monday, October 22nd, between 9:00 PM – 10:13 PM, three persons came into Walmart located at 2900 S 9th Street, and worked together to commit a theft. They stole over $500.00 in merchandise. The male and two females were ...

6 years ago
Saint Francis Ministries – an organization fostering healing and hope for children and families – is investing in a new national initiative to improve policy and advance change for children, families and society. Marlo Nash – an influential policy strategist whose 25-year career includes executive leadership roles in national non-profit child advocacy networks – leads ...

6 years ago
Tickets are still available for the Salina biennial event, Women of Achievement, which is set to take place at 11:30am on November 7, 2018 at the Salina Country Club.  Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased by sending a check for $25 per ticket to PO Box 1081 in Salina, or at www.woasalina.org .  ...

6 years ago
Another new restaurant will soon appear in downtown Salina. According to Salina 2020 the master developer for downtown Salina’s revitalization, YaYa’s Euro Bistro is planned. The PB&J Restaurant Inc. concept will be located within the Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel, currently under construction. With 6000 sq. ft. of interior restaurant space, which includes two outdoor patios, guests ...

6 years ago
The annual Salina Community Halloween Party is this weekend. According to the City of Salina, the event will be held on Saturday from 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Salina Fieldhouse. Featured entertainment will include Flying Debris Juggling and Comedy Show. Other activities include a Halloween costume contest with prizes, balloon artists, carnival games, and trick or treating for ...