3 years ago
Local law enforcement in Salina will join other Kansas law enforcement agencies across Kansas all this week to encourage seat belt safety and use in and around schools. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, in 2019, eight children 13-years-old and younger lost their lives due to car crashes in Kansas. Sadly, 62% of those children ...

3 years ago
Above-average temperatures are favored across the South and most of the eastern U.S. as La Nina climate conditions have emerged for the second winter in a row according to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center — a division of the National Weather Service. In NOAA’s 2021 Winter Outlook — which extends from December 2021 through February 2022 — wetter-than-average conditions are anticipated across ...

3 years ago
Salina South will present the wacky murder mystery Clue: On Stage. According to the schools' drama department, shows are planned on November 4, 5, and 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Salina South High auditorium. On a dark and stormy night, six unique guests, plus a butler and a maid, assemble for a dinner party at the ...

3 years ago
A favorite part of the fall season for many is the changing color of the tree leaves, but have you ever wondered how this happens? “Specific pigments determine individual colors,” said Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham. “Foliage derives its normal green color from chlorophyll, the substance that captures the energy of the sun.” Chlorophyll is ...

3 years ago
A Salina man was killed in a three-vehicle crash on an Ellsworth County highway. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol 41-year-old Lance Martin of Salina was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Impala headed west on K156 Highway. The Impala  traveled across the center line and struck a 2012 Peterbilt semi on the edge of the shoulder on ...

3 years ago
The Salina Regional Health Center Service Auxiliary installed new officers at their annual membership brunch this month. According to the organization, the theme of this year’s program was "Volunteers the Heart of the Community." A welcome was given by President Emma Doherty.  Invocation was given by Pastor Delvin Strecker, St John's Lutheran church.  Musical entertainment was presented ...

3 years ago
A unique new opportunity to connect the local workforce and educators in Salina will soon take place. Salina USD 305 is planning an event called "Building Bridges", which will take place on November 11th at 5:15 p.m. at Salina High School South. According to the district, educators from USD 305 and representatives from local industries, businesses, ...

3 years ago
As the days get shorter and weather gets cooler, the breeding season for deer will begin. Traversing pastures, roadways, rivers and streams – male white-tailed and mule deer will begin a nearly month-long quest for suitable mates, stopping for very little, including motorists. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, commonly referred to as the “rut,” ...

3 years ago
The Salina Salvation Army is preparing for the holiday season. The agency says the holiday season is rapidly approaching and they are preparing and adjusting its programs to meet safe restrictions and guidelines for those in need. The organization's most visible part of the holidays is its Kettle Campaign, red kettles and bell ringers at multiple locations ...

3 years ago
Kansas will adopt the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) new recommendations around Moderna and J&J booster shots, following a similar announcement last month around the Pfizer-BioNTech (also known as Comirnaty) booster. Governor Laura Kelly has authorized all COVID-19 vaccine providers to begin administering the booster shots to all eligible Kansans immediately. After thorough review, the CDC now ...

3 years ago
There have been four new COVID deaths in Saline County since Wednesday and 70 new cases of the virus. According to the Saline County Health Department there are currently 246 active cases of the virus in the community. Salina Regional Health Center reports they have 16 patients in the hospital battling the virus. Overall, 161 people have now ...