1 year ago
In a united effort to enhance safety, protect the environment, and promote responsible waste disposal practices, the City of Salina is announcing a collaborative initiative with Saline County. According to the City of Salina, this joint endeavor is designed to encourage proper load securement among landfill users and includes a significant change in the landfill's tipping ...

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Employees of Memorial Health System  in Abilene wore blue jeans at work, in November, for a “Jeans Day” fundraiser. According to the organization, employees who made a donation of at least $5 were allowed to wear blue jeans on Fridays in November. A total donation of $1,335 was presented to Ryleigh Farson and her family. Ryleigh is ...

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A Salina man is accused of rape after his former girlfriend contacted authorities on Saturday. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that the 32-year-old victim called police after she left a residence on N. Columbia Avenue where she told investigators she was assaulted. The woman alleges that 28-year-old Thomas Garrison violated a protection order and sexually ...

1 year ago
Salina Police are looking for three known suspects after an aggravated robbery at a home in the 1200 block of N. 7th Street. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that the 24-year-old male victim told investigators showed up at his home unannounced and demanded he hand over everything in his pockets. In the scuffle they broke ...

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Salina Police arrested a driver that was involved in an alleged hit and run after a family member took him to the hospital. Police say 21-year-old Kaiden Carter was booked into the Saline County Jail Saturday after he allegedly drove his 2005 Toyota Camry into a parked Dodge pickup in the area of Sietz Drive and ...

1 year ago
A Salina man who led police on a high speed chase in a mini van was arrested. Police say on Saturday, officers took 28-year-old Clayton Bratton into custody. He was the driver of a 2007 Honda Odyssey  that led a pursuit at speeds that reached 100 mph on South Broadway. The pursuit ended when the vehicle suffered ...

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A Salina man who violated a stalking order was taken into custody on Sunday in a body wrap. Police arrested 25-year-old Simon Crowder after he left gifts for a woman he is not supposed to have contact with. Police say he slammed the door on an officer when they arrived at a home in the 100 ...

1 year ago
Police are investigating a business burglary. Police say someone smashed a glass door to enter the office at the Marifah Inn, 1846 N. 9th Street last Thursday. About $1,200 cash was taken from a cash box. Authorities are reviewing video in the case.

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A  long-time celebration comprised of tuba and euphonium players, returns to Salina this weekend, The Kansas Wesleyan Department of Music will coordinate the "TubaChristmas" event Saturday at the Central Mall. “TubaChristmas” is a worldwide celebration of tuba and euphonium players that began in 1974 to celebrate famed tuba instructor William Bell. The Christmas carols are specifically ...

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Later this month the Georgetown Santas will return for their annual event on Georgetown Road in Salina.  This year’s event marks a special milestone for the Santas, as it is their 25th year of operation. The group of neighbors have become a popular mainstay in Salina in the days leading up to Christmas each year. Each ...

1 year ago
The holiday season is upon us, and there's no better way to usher in the festive spirit than with the timeless charm of Meredith Willson's Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical, presented at the Great Plains Theatre in Abilene. According to the organization, this heartwarming production is a joyous celebration for the whole family. Unwrapping the Wonder Meredith ...