7 years ago
A band who backs up one of the most well-respected blues artists in the world is coming to Salina. The Phantom Blues Band is coming to the Stiefel Theatre. The Phantom Blues Band was formed as a studio band to backup Taj Mahal. The association with Taj produced multiple recordings, including the Grammy winning "Senor Blues" ...

7 years ago
Saline County Sheriff’s Office conducted a sobriety checkpoint over the Easter weekend,  late Friday night into early Saturday morning. According to the agency, 52 vehicles were stopped between the hours of 11:35 PM and 1:35 AM. There were 3 sobriety tests administered resulting in 0 DUI arrests. There were 0 arrests made for other alcohol-related or ...

7 years ago
In 2017, 1,100 child abuse or neglect cases were investigated by the Department for Children and Families in Saline County. 98 children who were child victims of physical or sexual abuse and/or witnessed a violent crime received advocacy, a medical exam and care by trained SANE/SART staff, referral to trauma focused mental health services and ...

7 years ago
A monthly event later this week at the Kansas State Polytechnic campus in Salina will examine cryptocurrencies, or digital money. With more than 1,500 cryptocurrencies available today, fascination with the concept of digital money doesn’t seem to be fading. Just how far its popularity will rise and when to exercise caution with investing are two of ...

7 years ago
A combination of unseasonable cold and a wintry mix of precipitation made travel on some Kansas roads hazardous Sunday afternoon. A mix of light freezing drizzle and sleet in Central Kansas, and snow further to the east in the Topeka area, contributed to numerous crashes and slide offs and kept first responders busy. Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper ...

7 years ago
Salina Area Technical College’s ninth annual Vehicle Extravaganza will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 7 on the college’s campus. Each year, the event attracts vehicles of every description from across Kansas and the Midwest, including antique and customized cars, trucks and tractors, sports cars and even bicycles. More than 200 vehicles were ...

7 years ago
ChenHao Li has come a long way. Born in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China, a city South of Beijing, Li first came to the United States in August 2016. On his first day, Li knew no other cadets and spoke almost no English. Now, just over 18 months later, in his senior year, Li is thriving. He ...

7 years ago
One of the most recognizable utility vehicles in U.S. Military history has been re-invented. The brand new Mahindra Roxor brings back memories of an iconic vehicle from the past. The Roxor made its debut in Salina during the Mid America Farm Expo. Salina Powersports received one of the new Mahindra Roxor off road utility vehicles on loan. ...

7 years ago
Authorities in Geary County are searching for three people in connection with a shooting in Junction City of a man from Minneapolis. According to the Junction City Police Department, 19-year-old Trenton Penn from Minneapolis was shot late Thursday night at the Motel 6 at 1931 Lacey Drive in Junction City. The victim was flown to a ...

7 years ago
Applications for the Salina Youth Baseball Fund are being accepted. The Greater Salina Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the Youth Baseball Fund and the Sunflower Softball Fund. These funds support local youth who might otherwise not be able to participate in baseball or softball due to limited financial resources.  Local youth and teams ...

7 years ago
To commemorate National Fair Housing Month and the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, Mayor Karl Ryan will issue a proclamation at the City Commission meeting on April 2 at 4 p.m., and the City of Salina Community Relations Division  will hold their Annual Fair Housing Seminar Friday, April 27. The purpose of National Fair ...