7 years ago
The Salina Area United Way will be hosting a special community project on Friday. A macaroni and cheese meal packaging project will be held at The Masonic Center, 336 S. Santa Fe Ave.  There will be two shifts, 7:00-9:00AM and/or 4:00-6:00PM. The latest estimates show that 16% of the population of Saline County lives at or below ...

7 years ago
Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus has hired a new leader to transform prospective students into Wildcats. Christopher Smith, former director of admissions for two DeVry University locations, joins Kansas State Polytechnic as the new executive director of enrollment management and marketing. Smith, from McPherson, started his role at the beginning of October and is tasked with ...

7 years ago
The Kansas State Wildcats continue to reign supreme over the Kansas Jayhawks on the gridiron. K-State received a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown from D.J. Reed, helping the Cats down the Hawks 30-20 in the Sunflower Showdown. It was the ninth-straight win for KSU against KU. Quarterback Alex Delton did get hurt, but he threw for ...

7 years ago
The renovation work is complete, and it's time to celebrate. The team from Dillons at 2350 Planet Ave. in Salina has planned for its grand re-opening celebrations, beginning on Friday. According to the company, at this store  customers will experience the very best Dillons has to offer with everyday favorites, a fresh look, and the conveniences of ...

7 years ago
The Barton County Sheriff is accused of mistreating a confined person, and is facing charges. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Wednesday morning 55-year-old Sheriff Brian J. Bellinder of Great Bend was issued a summons to appear in Barton County District Court following an investigation by KBI agents. According to the summons, Bellinder is alleged to ...

7 years ago
When voters in Salina go to the polls on Tuesday, November 7th, don't be confused when you see two different USD 305 Board of Education races on the ballot. Voters will elect four people to the USD 305 Board of Education in the general election, in two different races. Three people will be elected to four-year ...

7 years ago
This weekend in Salina there is a chance to "Rise and Shine a Light on Lung Cancer" during an event at the Central Mall. Saturday morning from 8am till 10am it's all you can eat Chris Cakes, pancakes and sausage, for only $6. Those at the cancer fundraising event will have the opportunity to: Earn a ...

7 years ago
On Reformation Day, Oct. 31, the world and Bethany College commemorated the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther beginning the Protestant Reformation. As a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the college community recognized the day by creating a Day of Service for Lindsborg. The Day of Service was facilitated by Student Development and ...

7 years ago
A storyteller and educator will highlight this week's Friday Night Live concert in Downtown Salina. Friday Night Live is a series of arts and entertainment programming for Salina residents and visitors designed to increase attendance and participation in arts-related events and to strengthen partnerships with local business owners in the downtown arts district. This week Friday programming ...

7 years ago
A Salina man was arrested after stealing over $1,000 from his grandmother. According to Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester, the theft occurred twice over the course of two days on October 27 and 28. Forrester says that 36-year-old, Jeremy Tryon, asked his grandmother, Deloris Brown, 85-years-old of Salina, for a $50 check on October 27. His grandmother ...

7 years ago
A Salina man was arrested after racing a teenage boy Halloween night, and wrecking his vehicle which had two young children inside. Salina Police responded to the intersection of S. Broadway and S. 9th St. Tuesday night, shortly before 10 p.m after a two-vehicle crash. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester says that 44-year-old Ronald Hanchett was allegedly ...