2 years ago
Salina Police are looking at doorbell videos from a west side neighborhood after multiple shots rang out early Sunday morning. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a 27-year-old man had just pulled into his driveway when he noticed two black Chevy Impalas slowing near his home in the 800 block of Osage. Someone fired ...

2 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan University's Department of Music will open its 2022-23 concert season Friday evening with a performance by its instrumental ensembles in Sams Chapel. The event gets underway at 7 p.m. and admission is free. According to the school, the concert, titled “A Season of Change” will feature the KWU String Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble and Wind ...

2 years ago
A motorcycle rider was killed in a crash involving a deer late Sunday night in South Central Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 25-year-old Larry Ryan of Pratt was riding a 2012 Honda motorcycle on a rural road in Stafford County. He lost control when he attempted to avoid a deer that entered the road ...

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Salinans enjoyed a slice of America Saturday as an "All American" parade marched down Santa Fe Avenue to lead into an Old West street festival.   [caption id="attachment_100970" align="alignnone" width="694"] An old chuck wagon was on display with its many wares and kitchen tools.[/caption]   Old and young alike jammed onto the block in front of the Smoky Hill ...

2 years ago
A couple of new hiking trails in North Central Kansas will soon be open to the public.  Audubon of Kansas will open new hiking trails at Achterberg Wildlife-Friendly Demonstration Farm at a ribbon cutting event Monday morning. At the event Audubon of Kansas (AOK) will unveil a new hiking trail at Achterberg Wildlife-Friendly Demonstration Farm ...

2 years ago
Volunteers willing to put in a half-day of work are being recruited to help make Salina a better place to live. People of all ages are needed to roll up their sleeves and tackle a variety of community service projects during the annual Fall Fix-Up effort. Fall Fix-Up is a community-wide clean-up day, Saturday October 8th, ...

2 years ago
A special 50th anniversary banquet is planned in Beloit. According to the North Central Regional Planning Commission, the public is invite to its banquet on Thursday, November 10 in Beloit. The 2022 event marks the 50th anniversary of the organization. The featured speaker will be Doug Griffiths, a community strategist and author of two best-selling editions of “13 ...

2 years ago
Music lovers, history enthusiasts, and community supporters will love the new FUNdraiser at the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum on Saturday, October 22. According to the organization, “Music by the Mill” is a new fall event featuring great music, delicious food, and the opportunity to support community heritage going back more than a century. Local ...

2 years ago
A free cancer screening event is planned in Salina. Tammy Walker Cancer Center in partnership with the Salina Masonic Lodge No. 60, Masonic Cancer Alliance, and The University of Kansas Cancer Center will be holding a free skin cancer and prostate cancer screening on Saturday, October 8th and Saturday, October 22nd from 9:00am to 12:00pm. at the Tammy Walker ...

2 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan University has added to the staff in its Advancement Department. According to KWU, Joyce Volk has joined the staff as a community relations representative. “Joyce Volk is one of the strongest examples of excellent community relations in the region,” said Ken Oliver, executive vice president of Advancement and university operations. “Her passion for Salina stands ...

2 years ago
Salina Police are seeking tips in a case involving a business burglary which was caught on video. The crime is the latest Salina Crimestoppers crime of the week. Police say on September 16th officers responded to Wingstop, 1621 S. Ohio Street, Salina, in regard to a burglary. An employee arrived to open the business and discovered ...