9 years ago
Anyone wanting to be part of the Advanced Citizen's Academy can pick up an application between now and February 12 from the Saline County Sheriff's Office, the Salina Police Department or can register online. The Academy runs from March 31 and ends on May 17. The Saline County Sheriff's Office and the Salina Police Department jointly offer ...

9 years ago
Seven guns were stolen from a Salina residence earlier this week. Two Remington rifles, several shotguns and other guns were stolen from William Webb, 55 of Salina, sometime between 1PM on January 18 and 1PM on January 19. The thief forced entry through a back door and a kitchen door, causing $200 in damages. Total loss from ...

9 years ago
A New Cambria woman received a scare yesterday morning when she was woken up by a man trying to kick in her front door. The victim told the Saline County Sheriff's office that a white male in his mid 20's was attempting to kick in the door. When the woman opened the door, the man fled on ...

9 years ago
A wedding ring was stolen from a home on the 100 block of West Hillside in Salina. The gold banded single diamond ring was stolen on October 31, and was reported to Salina Police yesterday. The ring is valued at $995, and window that was broken on the residence is valued at $100. Copyright © Alpha Media, 2016.  ...

9 years ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Kansas officials seeking to reinstate the death penalty for three men, including two brothers convicted in a crime spree known as the "Wichita massacre." In an 8-1 ruling, the justices say the Kansas Supreme Court was wrong to overturn the sentences of Jonathan and Reginald ...

9 years ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Washburn University will offer early retirement incentives to help balance its budget while enrollment is declining. The university's Board of Regents approved the incentives Tuesday. Employees over 61 who retire at the end of the spring semester will receive a lump-sum payment worth 100 percent of their annual base salary, or up ...

9 years ago
Kansas lawmakers are reviewing a bill that would lessen the state's penalties for marijuana possession and allow the limited use of marijuana for medical purposes. The Senate Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee was meeting Wednesday for the first of two days of hearings on the marijuana legislation. The panel was taking testimony from supporters first and ...

9 years ago
The Board of County Commissioners agreed to enter into a Letter of Intent with Heartland Services to fund two Family Consultant positions, that provide “Outreach, Prevention and Early Intervention Services” under a grant. The Health Department currently has two Family Consultants positions; one is vacant. Heartland Services also employs seven Family Consultants. The Commission agreed ...

9 years ago
The National Association of County Organizations (NACO) evaluates county economies and has determined that from 2002 to 2015, Saline County’s GDP and home prices have recovered, but jobs and the unemployment rate have not. Additional detailed information was supplied to County Commissioners, by County Administrator Rita Deister. The report described Saline County as having: • A Gross ...

9 years ago
What's beneath the grass in your backyard? The Smoky Hills Audubon Society is presenting a look at how environmental geology is working around the community with guest speaker Wesley McCall. The licensed geologist joined in on the KSAL Morning News Tuesday with a look at how pollutants that lives beneath the surface - can seep into our ...

9 years ago
A Salina man has been arrested in connection with a recent high priced heist that included stolen jewelry and guns. Police say that 37-year-old John Bennett Jr. was arrested Sunday. Bennett is accused of stealing jewelry including two Rolex watches, a Remington shotgun and a semi automatic rifle. The items were stolen from a duplex in the ...