2 years ago
2022 was a year of weather extremes in Kansas, and in Salina. Here are some highlights from the National Weather Service on the weather in Salina: The average annual temperature was 56.3 degrees, 0.5 degrees warmer than average. Tied for the 47th warmest year since records began in 1900. The hottest daily temperature was 106 degrees ...

2 years ago
A woman and a child were killed in a crash in Southwest Kansas New Years Night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2013 Kia Soul was parked in the eastbound lane of U.S. 54 Highway in Kiowa County with its lights off, possibly disabled. The was rear-ended by a 2018 Westar semi. The driver of the ...

2 years ago
When Joyce Harlow envisioned the Lincoln Art Center in 1992, she was motivated by small-town pride and her belief that art was important for children. She recognized that a place for art would be a meaningful way to foster her farming community. Thirty years on, the center has also become the hub of a supportive artist ...

2 years ago
The Salina area again has a doctor who specializes in allergies. Mowery Clinic welcomes Dr. Benjamin Rahoy, Allergy and Immunology. According to the organisation, Dr. Rahoy sees both pediatric and adult patients. “When I visited Salina, I was excited by all Salina has to offer. The amenities here are that of a larger city while maintaining a ...

2 years ago
With so many changes in the economy , there is no better time than now to start planning your finances for 2023. Consumer Credit Counseling in Salina has Five steps to help you start off the year on the right foot. Track spending – Try keeping a spending diary for 30 days.  What better way to ...

2 years ago
If you need motivation for those new year's resolutions, here's some: Research shows that what's good for your body is good for your brain, too.  That means you'll be getting even more benefit out of eating better, getting active, and being social. "We know that the same lifestyle changes that benefit physical health can benefit cognitive health ...

2 years ago
On January 1, millions of seniors will save big on their health care costs thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. Much of the coverage has been focused on reducing premium costs and empowering Medicare to negotiate drug prices, but two other key measures were also passed: The shingles vaccine will be free for seniors Medicare recipients will ...

2 years ago
The Kansas Highway Patrol's Air Support Unit is being scrutinized. The administration of Gov. Laura Kelly said Friday an inquiry was launched into allegations Kansas Highway Patrol pilots misused state funds by deploying aircraft for personal reasons and by obtaining advanced flight training not required of the law enforcement agency. Impetus for the decision was summarized in ...

2 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office and Kansas Highway Patrol are investigating an incident in which a vehicle crashed into a creek. According to the patrol, on Friday shortly after 1 A.M., emergency responders were notified of an injury crash on Gypsum Valley Road, south of Schilling or near Gypsum Creek. A vehicle was found to have ...

2 years ago
Because of a water line break in Building A on Christmas Eve morning, the Salina Area Technical College campus will open on Thursday, January 5, two days later than planned. The campus will remain closed to the public until Thursday, January 5th. Some Student Services staff will be working remotely on Jan. 3 and 4 and can ...

2 years ago
Salina Regional Endocrinology has earned Education Recognition Program Certification from the American Diabetes Association for its efforts toward providing services that meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES). According to the hospital, the DSMES standards were developed by the American Diabetes Association to assure patients have access to knowledgeable health professionals who can ...