12 years ago
Abilene declares a Water Emergency. According to the City of Abilene, they have declared a Water Emergency to address continued stress on the public water supply arising from the extreme drought conditions in the area. Under a Water Emergency, the City Manager is authorized to implement various regulations designed to significantly reduce or eliminate non-essential uses ...

12 years ago
The topic of race, and a racial slur used by a Saline County Commissioner, was again center stage at Tuesday's Saline County Commission meeting. A half-dozen people spoke on the issue. Among those who spoke was Christina Humphrey of Salina, who has been outspoken about asking for Commissioner Jim Gile to resign. She said that after ...

12 years ago
Salina Firefighters rescued a man who fell into the water tower in Solomon Tuesday. First responders were sent to Solomon during the noon hour to the report of a man who had fallen about 30 feet into the water tower. Abilene Fire Chief Bob Sims says that a worker inspecting the inside of the tower was climbing ...

12 years ago
Forget the old "Simply Kansas" brand. State officials are about to launch a new trademark program dubbed "From the Land of Kansas." The program officially takes off Saturday with events in Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka hosted by Gov. Sam Brownback and Secretary of Agriculture Dale Rodman. "From the Land of Kansas" is aimed at supporting Kansas agricultural ...

12 years ago
A Salina man is injured when a gun accidently discharges. According to Lt. Scott Siemsen, a 38-year-old man was treated at Salina Regional Health Center for a gunshot wound to his leg. Police say the man was carrying an armload of guns when he dropped a Colt .45 revolver on the ground. The handgun discharged and the bullet ...

12 years ago
Police find more damage tied to a spree of vandalism over the weekend. Salina Police report more damage at Oakdale Park after officers found spray paint in the men's and women's restroom, trash cans, benches and a concrete table that was also tagged. Damage is estimated at $1,000. Police believe the vandalism that occurred early Sunday at Salina ...

12 years ago
A weekend DUI check lane results in two arrests. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, deputies conducted a sobriety checkpoint early Saturday morning. Motorists suspected of intoxication were given field sobriety tests. All motorists who failed were arrested for driving under the influence. During this checkpoint, 77 cars were stopped between the hours of 12:00 AM and ...