8 years ago
The Rocking M Media Group of radio stations is teaming up with the Salvation Army and Chic-fil-A to offer Salinans a way to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. The Kansas Division of Emergency Management says that donations of things like bottled water are not the best way to help the hurricane victims in ...

8 years ago
An Oklahoma man was hurt in a motorcycle crash that prompted officials to temporarily close a portion of Interstate 70 in Ellsworth County late Sunday moring into early afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 23-year-old Evin Pierce from Ponca City, Oklahoma,  was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle headed east. For an unknown reason he went off ...

8 years ago
A Texas woman was killed in a crash with a train in eastern Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 62-year-old Melodee McEndree was driving a 2008 Honda passenger car, headed east on a rural road north of the community of Elsmore. She failed to yield at train tracks crossing the road, and was struck be ...

8 years ago
St. John's Military School announces the appointment of Ryan Storck as the director of development and alumni. Storck attended St. John's from 2001 to 2005, graduating from the 117th Corps of Cadets. "I look back on my high school years with a deep appreciation for the bonds of brotherhood that are formed on this campus- both then ...

8 years ago
The Salina Police Department's "Coffee with a Cop" is back. According to the City of Salina, it is one of of the most successful community orientated policing programs. This community orientated event allows individuals an opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns. It is also a great way to get to know the officers that are serving ...

8 years ago
The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism manages more than 400,000 acres for public hunting. That’s a relatively small number when compared to what’s available in surrounding states, so KDWPT Public Lands staff are dedicated to making what we have the best it can be. One tool staff use to guide management practices and ...

8 years ago
The Kansas Department of Agriculture has issued an order to help alleviate the anticipated fuel shortage due to Hurricane Harvey. According to the agency, An extreme and unusual fuel supply circumstance has been identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency  that could prevent the distribution of an adequate supply of gasoline to consumers in several ...

8 years ago
A nearly century-old Salina landmark building will be renovated and innovated after being donated to a recently formed local foundation. The Masonic Center building, which was up for sale, has instead been donated to the Salina Innovation Foundation. According to the foundation, the Masonic board Friday night voted unanimously to make the donation. The Salina Innovation Foundation ...

8 years ago
The September list of Salina’s Most Wanted is online. The first weekend of each month a new list of Salina’s Most Wanted is released. Since the Most Wanted program began back in July of 2000, thanks to tips from the public, 2,616 criminals have been caught, and 374 crime stoppers rewards have been given out. The August list ...

8 years ago
The Salina Police Department will soon have four new officers out patrolling the street. Via social media the agency announced that four Salina officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center on Friday afternoon. The officers were part of the training academy's 246th KLETC Basic Training Class. The Salina Police Department's Honor Guard posted the colors ...

8 years ago
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred Thursday night in rural Decatur County. According to the agency, on Thursday at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance investigating a shooting. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded. Preliminary information indicates that the Decatur County Sheriff’s ...