2 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is requesting felony theft charges against two Salina men following an investigation of a theft from Pestinger Heating and Air. Captain Jim Hughes tells KSAL News that staff at Pestingers on East Avenue A were reviewing surveillance video and discovered that on Monday evening someone had removed four copper coils and ...

2 years ago
A week ago a constitutional proposition known as Value Them Both failed to gain the necessary support from Kansas voters in the primary election.  Like many supporters of the amendment, I was surprised and disappointed with the results of this endeavor. While it is tempting to speculate on the reasons this proposition failed or spend time ...

2 years ago
The public is invited to a free artist reception at Salina Art Center on Thursday of this week from 5-7 pm, with artist Mike Miller giving remarks at 6pm. According to the Art Center, Grains of Sand by Mike Miller is on display until September 4, 2022 at Salina Art Center, 242 S. Santa Fe. Gallery hours are ...

2 years ago
Volunteers are being sought to help with the Smoky Hill Museum's biggest event of the year. According to the organization, the Street Fair is coming up on September 24th this year. The Smoky Hill Museum needs over 60 volunteers to help put on this free community event. Volunteer opportunities abound. Volunteers should be high school age ...

2 years ago
A round table discussion focused on the federally approved Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and its potential funding opportunities for North Central Kansas has been announced. According to the organization, the meeting will be August 16 in Salina at the Visit Salina Annex located at 120 W. Ash Street from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Advance registration is ...

2 years ago
Authorities in New Mexico have identified remains found 37-years-ago as a missing teen from Kansas. According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, on March 10th, 1985, the Doña Ana County New Mexico Sheriff’s Office (DASO) received a call from local hunters regarding possible human remains that were found near the Mountain Bell Telephone ...

2 years ago
Saline & Ottawa Counties 28th Judicial District Community Corrections has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for clients. According to Saline County, NACo recognized the 28th Judicial District Community Corrections for implementing a technology program called UPTrust. In ...

2 years ago
Making the most of available resources to counter COVID-19 effects, Saline Stars were born in April through the Choose Saline County app. The loyalty program aims to spend up to $670,000 of the county’s $10.532 million federal allotment from the American Rescue Plan Act, to help both participating local businesses and the people who patronize them. Choose ...

2 years ago
A McPherson man was arrested after a Salina woman alerted police about the violation of a protection order. According to Police Captain Gary Hanus the 28-year-old woman and her friend were leaving the Homewood Suites on E. Mulberry Monday night around 9:50pm when they noticed they were being followed and then harassed by 59-year-old Donald C. ...

2 years ago
The city of Colby is warning residents about an increase in the number of catalytic converter thefts. Officials say several of the converters have been stolen off vehicles over the past week. People are also being urged to lock their vehicles, don't leave valuables in plain sight and to report any suspicious activity.

2 years ago
A Salina company has been recognized for its efforts to keep its employees safe and healthy. Exline Inc. earned SHARP recognition through work with the Kansas Department of Labor and OSHA's On-site Consultation Program. According to the company, Exline members were presented with a flag and plaque at a company wide ceremony in Salina after an inspection ...